038 The Austin, Texas Axe Murders

Paul takes us way back in time to 1884 Austin, Texas. At this point in the young town's life, Austin was beginning to grow into what it is known as today. The new Capitol building is beginning construction, enrollment was up at UT Austin, and there was an axe murderer on the loose. Yes, that's right! Austin, TX was not impervious to axe murders as these types of crimes riddled the world in this era. So come and join us as we discuss the case that brought Austin, TX to the same map as other cities like Villisca, IA and Fall River, MA.

Sources:

• The Midnight Assassin by Texas Monthly journalist Skip Hollandsworth

• Capital Murder by Skip Hollandsworth

• http://www.servantgirlmurders.com/the-servant-girl-annihilator/

• www.newspaper.com The Austin Weekly Statesman