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The Axeman of New Orleans!

On May 23, 1918, around the bicentennial of New Orleans, a serial killer began his spree. Killing for more than a year, the culprit was never caught. A hundred years later, the Axeman of New Orleans has inspired many writers to create their own version of the killer. Here are some books about the Axeman, as well as some intriguing fictionalized versions.

St. Tammany Parish Library

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