The Dixie Mafia in Georgia

Scene of the Crime

During the mid 20th century, the Dixie Mafia reigned terror on rural communities throughout the Southeast. Billy Sunday Birt, the Mafia's hitman, is thought to have killed about fifty-six people in the early 1970s. Before he died, Birt claimed to have killed even more. Learn all about the Dixie Mafia from Bob Ingram, the GBI agent who led the case and captured Birt.

This program is intended for adults and older teens.

About Bob Ingram

Bob Ingram is a law enforcement expert who has worked in in the criminal justice field for over 40 years. He retired as a GBI Inspector and continues to share his expertise as a criminal justice professor at Truett McConnell University. Bob has served many roles over the years, including service as the White County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy and former adjunct professor at Columbus State University’s Command College. Bob remains a mentor to many in law enforcement.

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