Netflix's 'The Kings of Tupelo' Explores Wild True Crime Involving Elvis Impersonators and Ricin Letters

The docuseries unpacks a bizarre feud that led to a presidential assassination plot, a wrongful arrest, and shocking twists in Tupelo, Mississippi.

Paul Kevin Curtis, an Elvis impersonator, was falsely accused in 2013 of sending ricin-laced letters to President Obama and other officials.
The investigation revealed Curtis was framed by James Everett Dutschke, a taekwondo instructor and rival, who was later sentenced to 25 years in prison.
Curtis's life unraveled after he claimed to discover body parts at a hospital morgue, leading to his obsession with organ trafficking conspiracy theories.
The series highlights the chaotic events surrounding Curtis, including a drive-by shooting of an elephant and escalating public feuds.
Directed by the creators of 'Tiger King,' the documentary examines how conspiracy theories and personal rivalries spiraled into national headlines.