From deadly wars with Prohibition Era smuggling operations, bizarre stories of Depression era banditry, mass murderous arson in crumbling old Victorian mansions, and gruesome unsolved murders that still shock the city today, explore these tragic true stories and more from the dark side of Roanoke’s history. Walk with a historian guide through the sites of these gripping true stories, and enter into the strange world of Roanoke's true crime lore. This walking tour lasts approximately an hour and takes place rain or shine.