The Axman Came from Hell and Other Southern True Crime Stories

<p>My special guest tonight is true crime author Keven McQueen, known for his gripping work on historical murders, unsolved crimes, and America’s darkest forgotten stories. In his latest book, he uncovers a chilling series of ax murders and brutal killings that shook communities from Texas to West Virginia. This exploration of axe-wielding killers, 19th-century crime sprees, and early American serial killers sheds new light on some of the most disturbing cases buried in true crime history.</p><p>We dive into the terrifying saga of the 1880s Austin killer — often considered one of the first recorded serial killers in the United States — whose ax murders set a grim template for the violent crimes and mysterious patterns that would follow in later decades. Keven also examines the shocking 1890s Atlanta boardinghouse murders, where a resident turned on his fellow boarders in a deadly rampage, revealing how everyday settings once became the backdrop for horrific acts of violence.</p><p>Blen...