Episode 127 The Butcher of Elmendorf

<p>The story of Joe Ball has been a part of Texas lore since the 1930s. He’s known to have killed two people but investigators believed he may have killed up to 20. Were nearly a dozen victims fed to Joe’s pet alligators?</p> <p> </p> <p>Want more Southern Mysteries? </p> <p>Hear the Southern Mysteries show archive of 60+ episodes along with Patron exclusive podcast, Audacious: Tales of American Crime and more when you become a patron of the show. You can immediately access exclusive content now at <a href='https://www.patreon.com/southernmysteries'>patreon.com/southernmysteries</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Connect</p> <p>Website: <a href='https://southernmysteries.com/'>southernmysteries.com </a>Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/SouthernMysteriesPodcast'>Southern Mysteries Podcast </a>Twitter: @<a href='https://twitter.com/southernpod_'>southernpod_ </a>Instagram: @<a href='https://www.instagram.com/shannonballard_/'>shannonballard_ </a>Email: <a href='mailto:southernmysteriespodcast@gmail.com'>southernmysteriespodcast@gmail.com</a> </p> <p> </p> <p>Episode Sources</p> <ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Joe Ball: The Butcher of Elmendorf. Accessed May 1, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20070916033830/http://www.crimelibrary.com/serial_killers/history/joe_ball/index.html</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Two Barmaids, Five Alligators, and the Butcher of Elmendorf. Accessed May 4, 2023. https://www.texasmonthly.com/true-crime/butcher-of-elmendorf-alligators/</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Joseph D. Ball Accessed May 1, 2023. http://murderpedia.org/male.B/b/ball-joseph.htm</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Episode Music</p> <p>Lost Cowboy by Kevin MacLeod. Licensed under Creative Commons; Theme Song “Dark & Troubled” by Pantherburn. Special thanks to Phillip St Ours for permission for use</p>