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Kings of Tupelo is a Netflix documentary set to release on December 11, 2024. The show combines aspects of crime, family drama, and mystery to provide a unique viewpoint on Southern life in Mississippi.
In this three-part documentary series, an Elvis impersonator from Tupelo, Mississippi, becomes involved in a conspiracy after making a horrific discovery in a morgue. As charges and personal rivalries escalate and become national news, the story takes a terrible turn.
The series explores James Everett Dutschke's 2013 conviction for sending ricin-laced letters to former US president Obama and other high-ranking individuals. This depicts a bizarre and deadly story of small-town conflict with far-reaching consequences.
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Plot of Netflix’s Kings of Tupelo
The Kings of Tupelo: A Southern Crime Saga is a documentary that explores the actual tale of Paul Kevin Curtis, a Tupelo, Mississippi man. His life takes an unexpected turn following a discovery at his workplace.
Curtis was constantly influenced by Elvis Presley as he grew up in Tupelo. Later, he and his brother performed as the Elvis tribute band Double Trouble. But while working in the morgue, he accidentally finds a frightening truth. He discovers proof of a conspiracy, which sends him on a dark road of intrigue and peril, culminating in lethal ricin-laced high-stakes political rivalry.
When government officials start receiving letters laced with the deadly chemical ricin, tensions increase to heights. As the documentary progresses, viewers follow Curtis' journey as he encounters legal issues and attempts to defend his reputation. His narrative demonstrates how a small-town mystery may escalate into a global scandal, impacting not just him but also those around him.
Additional details about Netflix’s Kings of Tupelo
In 2013, Tupelo, Mississippi, was the site of a weird incident that shook the nation. Ricin-laced letters were sent to high-profile individuals, including former US president Barack Obama and senator Roger Wicker. The investigation initially focused on Paul Kevin Curtis, a local Elvis impersonator known for his unusual behavior.
However, when evidence arose, suspicion switched to another guy, James Everett Dutschke, who had a contentious relationship with Curtis. Authorities identified a long-running feud between Curtis and Dutschke, marked by personal grudges and escalating tensions, which caused the case to unravel.
In the end, Dutschke was found guilty of composing and disseminating poisoned letters while attempting to scapegoat Curtis. His 2014 conviction culminated in a 25-year prison sentence, capping a case that mixed local drama with federal ramifications.
The peculiar circumstances surrounding this case are explored in depth in the Netflix documentary The Kings of Tupelo: A Southern Crime Saga. The series, directed by Emmy-winning brothers Chapman and Maclain Way, explores the incident's wider ramifications.
The project, produced by Stardust Frames and C2 Motion Picture in partnership with Berlanti Productions, is led by a group of renowned executive producers that includes Greg Berlanti and Sarah Schechter.
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