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Miriam Davis

Miriam C. Davis is the author of The Axeman of New Orleans: The True Story.

The Axeman preyed on Italian-American families such as these who ran grocery stores in the New Orleans region.

The Axeman of New Orleans Preyed on Italian Immigrants

A mysterious serial killer prowled in a city rife with xenophobia and racism