The Axeman of New Orleans

The Axeman of New Orleans was a still-unidentified serial killer whom operated in New Orleans, Louisiana, from 1918 to 1919.

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

The 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 than six victims.

Suspects

 * Joseph Mumfre
 * Crime writer Colin Wilson suspected Josep Mumfre (or Monfre), whom was shot to death in December 1920 by the widow of Mike Pepitone. Wilson speculated that Mrs. Pepitone killed his husband's murderer for revenge.
 * True crime writer Michael Newton didn't find any evidence about "Joseph Mumfre" or Pepitone's widow. Nowadays, Wilson's theory is considered to be an urban legend.
 * Two of the alleged early victims of the Axeman, an Italian couple named Schiambra, were shot by an intruder in their home, in 1912. Mr.Schiambra survived. The prime suspect was referred to by the name of "Momfre" multiple times.

On Criminal Minds
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