About this episode

RedHanded explores the myths, outlaws, and bloody history of Louisiana, including the infamous axe murders and the case of Clementine Barnabet.

This week, RedHanded is joined by Cassie and Danielle from National Park After Dark for an exploration of the myths, outlaws and bloody history of Louisiana. First up: legendary “land pirate” John Murrell, the mysterious Leather Britches Smith, and the stories lurking along Louisiana’s Myths and Legends Byway. Then: between 1910 and 1912, several entire families were slaughtered with axes across Louisiana and Texas. Police blamed Clementine Barnabet, a Black teenager who they claimed was the high priestess of a murderous voodoo cult. If guilty, she would easily rank as the worst female serial killer in history. But looking back on the changing confessions, questionable police work, and some impossible crimes – and almost nothing is as it seems... -- Patreon - Ad-free & Bonus Episodes YouTube - Full-length Video Episodes TikTok / Instagram

People in this episode

Host: RedHanded

Guests: Cassie, Danielle

Topics covered

• Louisiana history
• true crime
• serial killers
• myths and legends
• voodoo cults
• outlaws

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Louisiana, Texas, Louisiana’s Myths and Legends Byway

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