Axeman of new orleans

The Axeman of New Orleans was a serial killer who terrorized the city of New Orleans, Louisiana, in the early 20th century. The killer was active from 1918 to 1919 and was known for using an axe to murder at least 6 people, and possibly as many as 12.

The Axeman's victims were primarily Italian and Jewish immigrants, and the killings were often brutal and seemingly random. The killer would enter the victims' homes, often at night, and attack them with an axe, often while they were asleep or in bed.

The Axeman's first known victim was a 17-year-old girl named Auguste Landry, who was found dead in her home on March 6, 1918. Over the next several months, the Axeman continued to strike, killing at least 5 more people.

The police were unable to catch the Axeman, and the killings continued to occur, causing widespread fear and panic in the city. The Axeman's identity was never discovered, and the case remains one of the most infamous unsolved serial killer cases in American history.

The Axeman's motives and identity remain a mystery, and there are many theories about who he might have been. Some believe that the Axeman was a disgruntled former employee or a person with a grudge against the Italian and Jewish communities in New Orleans. Others believe that the Axeman was a serial killer who was driven by a desire to kill and cause chaos.

The Axeman's case has been the subject of much speculation and folklore over the years, and it continues to fascinate true crime enthusiasts and historians to this day.