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96: Billy the Axeman - Axe Murders
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In the early 1900s, a string of brutal axe murders left communities across America searching for answers. The crimes were attributed to a mysterious figure known as Billy the Axeman… but who was he? As stories of the murders spread, so did theories about the man behind them. In this episode, we’ll trace each crime and explore the theory that Billy the Axeman may have been responsible for far more👀
Story Starts: 9:40
To avoid Practical Magic 2 spoilers, skip 05:07 - 08:14
📚Check out “Whack Job: A History of Axe Murder” by Rachel McCarthy James: https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/beb22a88-a855-45f6-8c96-134ffd4e5f2e
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📚Sources:
- American Hauntings Ink.
- “The Man from the Train: The Solving of a Century-Old Serial Killer Mystery” by Bill James & Rachel McCarthy James
- “Whack Job: A History of Axe Murder” by Rachel McCarthy James
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