🎷 The Axeman of New Orleans: The Killer Who Made a City Dance | Unsolved True Crime Mystery

In 1919, New Orleans faced a terrifying ultimatum: play jazz or face the axe. The mysterious Axeman of New Orleans turned an entire city into his orchestra of fear — and then vanished without a trace. Who was this phantom killer who stalked Italian grocers, manipulated the media, and became part of jazz legend?

In this Chalk and Silence episode, we peel back the layers of this haunting true crime, exploring the murders, the infamous jazz letter, and the enduring mystery that still echoes through the streets of New Orleans.

📌 What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• The chilling timeline of the Axeman's attacks
• How fear and prejudice shaped the investigation
• The night New Orleans played jazz to survive
• Theories about the Axeman's identity — including Joseph Momfre
• How media and myth blurred the line between fact and legend

📌 Disclaimer

This podcast is intended for educational, documentary, and entertainment purposes only. It's based on real events, drawing from sources such as interviews, news reports, and public records to help share and reflect on historical moments.

Some names may have been changed to protect the privacy of individuals, and certain details may be adjusted for narrative clarity or dramatic effect. The goal is to inform, reflect, and explore - not to sensationalize.

Theories and perspectives presented are based on publicly available information and historical documentation. No assumptions are made about guilt or innocence - all individuals mentioned are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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