In 1885, the citizens of Austin, Texas were living in fear of a serial ax murderer. Skip Hollandsworth, author of "The Midnight Assassin," discusses this wave of terror.
I am a native of Austin, decedent of Travis County SLAVES. My Grandmother ( born 1905 )told stories of these crimes and was scared 😱 to travel into Austin. Someone, needs to make a documentary or movie about these deaths. These ladies need their stories told. If I had the money, I would definitely be a producer of a movie on this subject.
The Harpe Brothers were America's first documented serial killers it's not talked about much but I know due to my ancestor hunted them down and killed them Micajah "Big" Harpe, born Joshua Harper (before 1768 - August 1799), and Wiley "Little" Harpe, born William Harper (before 1770 - February 8, 1804), were murderers, highwaymen and river pirates who operated in Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois and Mississippi in the late 18th century.
You can tell he is in the media. "There were probably some lynchings but they didn't make the newspapers". He pulls that right out of his ass like a pro.
I am a native of Austin, decedent of Travis County SLAVES. My Grandmother ( born 1905 )told stories of these crimes and was scared 😱 to travel into Austin. Someone, needs to make a documentary or movie about these deaths. These ladies need their stories told. If I had the money, I would definitely be a producer of a movie on this subject.
Thanks for posting this!
A great story told by a great author!
Excellent talk and great read. Thank you Skip ^..^
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His book "The Midnight Assassin" is excellent .
My ancestor was Eula Philips the last one that died she was 17 years old
you should go on the austin killer walk it’s amazing!! he does such a good job explaining and drawing it up for you!
Actually worlds first recorded serial killer he was 3 years before Jack the Ripper and 7 before hommes
Holy crap that's crazy 😧 I live by Austin so It gives me chills sometimes
Crazy how what's happening in Austin now 🤯
My ancestor is Eula Philips
we moved there in 1965.
So H.H. Holmes wasn't America's first serial killer?
The Harpe Brothers were America's first documented serial killers it's not talked about much but I know due to my ancestor hunted them down and killed them
Micajah "Big" Harpe, born Joshua Harper (before 1768 - August 1799), and Wiley "Little" Harpe, born William Harper (before 1770 - February 8, 1804), were murderers, highwaymen and river pirates who operated in Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois and Mississippi in the late 18th century.
Hopefully there is no serial killer in Austin 2018 since a lot of people are mysteriously dying
Please expand. I lived 25 years in ATX. Now in San Marcos
@@loverofbeers theres been a lot of "drownings" over the past few years in town lake
fauchi or gates are about
Question: should I move from Texas (Austin) to Louisiana (my home town) or even West Virginia (my second home town lol)??
Yes
It’s not a woman. Jack the Ripper wasn’t a woman. Tht’s preposterous lol a woman licked the stamps on the from hell letter tho
Nobody knows who committed these crimes but you told people they could find out for $15 if they read the book? Nice. lol
You can tell he is in the media. "There were probably some lynchings but they didn't make the newspapers". He pulls that right out of his ass like a pro.
I'll be the first thumbs down and it is due to his damned cliffhanger
It's history's cliffhanger, don't blame Skip lol
Not his fault 😂