Netflix Docuseries Explores Tupelo Crime Saga

The Netflix docuseries 'The Kings of Tupelo: A Southern Crime Saga' chronicles the bizarre life of Paul Kevin Curtis, an Elvis impersonator from Tupelo, Mississippi, who unwittingly becomes involved in a body parts trafficking conspiracy. Directed by Chapman and Maclain Way, the series explores Curtis's descent into paranoia after discovering a severed head in a hospital morgue, which leads him to suspect a wider organ-harvesting operation. The story intertwines with a rivalry involving James Everett Dutschke, who was convicted for sending ricin-laced letters to President Obama and other officials in an attempt to frame Curtis. Set against the backdrop of Tupelo's eccentric culture, the series showcases a mix of local folklore and absurdity that echoes the wild narratives of previous docuseries like 'Tiger King'. As the plot unfolds, viewers witness how Curtis's life spirals into chaos amidst conspiracy theories and an escalating feud. The series aims to highlight the unique storytelling tradition of the South while delving into this extraordinary crime saga.