About this episode
The episode explores the dark history of tavern owner Joe Ball, known for his alligator feedings and the mysterious disappearances of women in his life.
In 1930s Elmendorf, Texas, tavern owner Joe Ball built a reputation for wild alligator feedings and a revolving door of female employees who kept disappearing without explanation. Reportedly a descendant of notorious slaveholders, Ball graduated from bootlegger to killer, and when the women in his life became inconvenient, they simply vanished. Follow Serial Killers & Murderous Minds for Part 2 of this episode: https://pod.link/1769285458 If you’re new here, don’t forget to follow Scams, Money, & Murder to never miss a case! To hear episodes ad-free, subscribe to Crime House+. Join at crimehouseplus.com or if you’re listening on Apple Podcasts, tap “Try Free” at the top of this show’s page. Scams, Money, & Murder is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. 🎧 Need More to Binge? Listen to other Crime House Originals Clues, Crimes Of…, Crime House 24/7, Serial Killers & Murderous Minds, Murder True Crime Stories, and more wherever you get your podcasts! Follow me on Social Instagram: @Crimehouse TikTok: @Crimehouse Facebook: @crimehousestudios X: @crimehousemedia YouTube: @crimehousestudios
People in this episode
Host: Crime House
Topics covered
- true crime
- serial killers
- disappearances
- bootlegging
- murder
Keywords
- Joe Ball
- Elmendorf
- Texas
- disappearances
- murder
- true crime
- bootlegger
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Elmendorf, Texas
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