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Mar 2020
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The Axeman of New Orleans Pt. 1

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While the U.S. was wrapped up in the final days of World War I, New Orleans was facing an enemy right in their own backyard. In the early 20th century, a wave of fear rolled through Crescent City as a mysterious man began axing people in the dead of night while they were fast asleep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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