Crimes of the Past

Terror in 1885: The Servant Girl Murders of Austin, Texas


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In 1885, Austin, Texas was under siege by a brutal killer known only as the Servant Girl Annihilator—a shadowy figure who murdered at least 8 people, mostly Black women working as domestic servants.

Blamed on voodoo, arrested innocent men, and ignored by mainstream history, this case may have ties to Jack the Ripper and remains unsolved over 135 years later.

Was this America’s first true serial killer?

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Thanks for joining us as we explored the chilling mystery of the Villisca Ax Murders. Over a century later, the questions still linger—and the house still whispers. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow true crime fan. Until next time, stay curious... and stay safe.


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Crimes of the PastBy Joyce