The South Texas badlands were a scary place for many reasons. While Sleepy Hollow may be better known for it, Texas has a Headless Horseman version of his own.

Resources:

• http://sweetheartsofthewest.blogspot.com/2013/10/el-muerto-headless-horseman-of-south.html
• https://truehorrorstoriesoftexas.com/woman-spots-headless-horseman-south-texas/
• The Headless Horseman: A Strange Tale of Texas