When Evil Lived in Laurel

In "When Evil Lived in Laurel," journalist Curtis Wilkie explores the courageous efforts of FBI informant Tom Landrum, who infiltrated the violent KKK group responsible for the civil rights-era murder of Vernon Dahmer, a prominent NAACP leader in Mississippi. Using exclusive access to Landrum's journals, Wilkie provides a detailed account of clandestine Klan meetings and the events surrounding Dahmer's assassination, shedding light on the pervasive nature of institutional racism. This gripping narrative not only chronicles a pivotal moment in civil rights history but also reflects on its lasting relevance today.