Name: William Norris
Alias: The Pigman
Born: Late 1800s
Location: Isolated woods near Marshalltown, Indiana
Background:
William Norris was born to Margret and Russel Norris in the late 1800s. Due to a significant physical disfigurement, the exact nature of which is the subject of local speculation ranging from genetic anomalies to a diagnosis of Down syndrome, William was shunned by the burgeoning town around his family’s farm. His parents, embarrassed and fearful of societal backlash, raised him in isolation on their farm, largely forgotten by the community who assumed he had perished in childhood.
Family Tragedy:
William’s life took a tragic turn when his father died in a horrific accident involving a thresher, followed shortly by the death of his mother. Left to fend for himself, William survived by tending to the farm animals, particularly the hogs, which he cared for diligently.
Conflict and Exile:
As William grew into young adulthood, the town rediscovered his existence under tragic circumstances. Driven by fear, misunderstanding, or perhaps greed for the Norris land, the townspeople destroyed his home and brutally attacked him, driving him and his hogs deep into the woods.
Life in Exile:
Adapting to a life of solitude and survival, William lived off the land and the company of his hogs. He became a local legend, known ominously as the Pigman, blamed for various disappearances and feared as a vengeful spirit haunting the woods.
Personality Traits:
Despite his harsh circumstances, William exhibits a profound resilience and a deep connection to nature and his animals. He is portrayed as a misunderstood figure, whose disfigurement and upbringing have unfairly cast him as a monster in the eyes of the local community.
Current Status:
The legend of the Pigman continues to thrive, fueled by fear and the unexplained mysteries of the woods. To this day, William remains an enigmatic figure, a symbol of the consequences of societal rejection and the human capacity to endure in the face of adversity.
Role in Folklore:
William “The Pigman” Norris has transcended his human origins to become a cautionary tale about the dangers of prejudice and the dark allure of local folklore. His story serves as a chilling reminder of the thin line between myth and reality, forever shaping the cultural landscape of the region.
