The Axeman of New Orleans

Axeman of New Orleans was (or is) a still-unidentified serial killer who operated in New Orleans, Louisiana, 1918-1919.

Modus Operandi
Axeman targeted Italian immigrants or Italian-Americans. He presumably stalked them for an unspecified amount of time. In the first double murder, Axeman usually killed his victims with an ax, smashing their heads and faces repeatedly, sometimes fracturing their skulls. He also used throat slashing and stabbing.

Axeman entered his victim's homes by chiseling small holes in their doors and walls. There were no other signs of entry, and he did not break down entire doors. Axeman's signature was leaving bloody axes in the victims' backyards after the attacks.

Known Victims

 * 1918:
 * May 22: Joseph and Catherine Maggio :
 * Joseph Maggio
 * Catherine Maggio
 * June 27: Louis Besumer and Harriet Lowe :
 * Louis Besumer
 * Harriet Lowe
 * August 5: Anna Schneider
 * August 10: Joseph Romano
 * 1919:
 * March 10: The Cortimiglia family:
 * Charles and Rosie Cortimiglia
 * Mary Cortimiglia
 * August 10: Steve Boca
 * September 3: Sarah Laumann
 * October 27: Mike Pepitone
 * Note: Since the press reported about similar killings in 1911, some people believe that the same perpetrator has killed more that six victims.