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Louisiana: Axe Murders, Outlaws & Legends (ft. National Park After Dark) | #465

· 1 h 00 min · Episode 465

Episode Louisiana: Axe Murders, Outlaws & Legends (ft. National Park After Dark) | #465

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This week, RedHanded is joined by Cassie and Danielle from National Park After Dark for an exploration of the myths, outlaws and bloody history of Louisiana.

First up: legendary “land pirate” John Murrell, the mysterious Leather Britches Smith, and the stories lurking along Louisiana’s Myths and Legends Byway.

Then: between 1910 and 1912, several entire families were slaughtered with axes across Louisiana and Texas. Police blamed Clementine Barnabet, a Black teenager who they claimed was the high priestess of a murderous voodoo cult. If guilty, she would easily rank as the worst female serial killer in history.

But looking back on the changing confessions, questionable police work, and some impossible crimes – and almost nothing is as it seems... -- Patreon - Ad-free & Bonus Episodes YouTube - Full-length Video Episodes TikTok / Instagram

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