Episode #15 - The Gruesome Story of the Axeman of New Orleans

In this episode, Austin and Fernando discuss the terrifying story of the Axeman of New Orleans! For over a year, this evil figure stalked and attacked the citizens of New Orleans without any mercy! To this day, The Axeman of New Orleans is one of the most prolific serial killers to ever come out of this city!Let's talk about it!"When most people think of New Orleans, they tend to imagine things like Creole cuisine, the French Quarter, and of course, Mardi Gras. For many, the municipality represents a non-stop party and good times. However, despite these upbeat connotations, those who are familiar with the history of New Orleans will understand that this “carefree vibe” hasn’t always been the case. Among many other cases, one prime example of this can be found back in 1918. 

Throughout this time, the City of New Orleans was gripped with fear for almost 18 months, as a crazed axe wielding maniac terrorized its citizens. Coming out only at night, the serial killer would typically strike when his victims were fast asleep in their bedrooms and only use weapons found on the victim’s property (usually an axe). By the end of his rampage, he would go on to kill 6 people and violently maim 6 others. As a result of his apparent weapon of choice, he was “creatively” dubbed: The Axeman.

The killing spree would begin on May 23rd, 1918, when married couple Catherine and Joseph Maggio were slain in their sleep at 4901 Magnolia Street. Tragically, the pair was eventually found in their bedroom by Joseph’s brothers, who became suspicious when they found that a panel was missing in the home’s front door. They then promptly informed law enforcement. 

To their horror, investigators quicky realized that the couple had each been bludgeoned with their own axe (which was left at the scene) and then had their throats slit for good measure. Allegedly, Catherine’s wound to her neck was so bad, that she was nearly decapitated. Due to how grizzly the murders were, police hoped that this would be an isolated incident (unfortunately, they would get their answer a month later)..."

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