On Christmas Day 1929, the quiet tobacco fields of Germanton, North Carolina, became the backdrop for one of the most haunting family tragedies in American history. What began as a day of celebration ended in unthinkable violence when Charlie Lawson murdered his wife and six of his children before taking his own life. Nearly a century later, the question of why still lingers like a cold winter fog over Stokes County. In this episode, we unravel the events leading up to that horrific morning, explore the rumors and theories that have surrounded the case for decades, and trace the echoes of a family portrait taken just days before the killings. This is the story of the Lawson Family Murders, a Christmas tragedy that refuses to be forgotten.