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Joe Ball | The Alligator Man

2018/3/1
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Introduction to Joe Ball, a legendary American serial killer from Elmendorf, Texas, known as the Alligator Man. The narrative sets the stage with historical context and a description of Ball's appearance and demeanor.

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Joe Ball Serial Killer aka “The Alligator Man, The Butcher of Elmendorf” and The Bluebeard of South Texas”. Details of the crimes Ball had murdered people in his town such as his two wives, barmaids, and ex-girlfriends. Although it was never confirmed, it is estimated that Joe Ball murdered about 20 people in total. Joe Ball's motivations for his crimes are unknown. Many people believe the murders had to do with his obsession for his alligator farm. Ball's was fascinated by his alligator farm. He enjoyed feeding them exotic things such as live cats or dogs. It is the belief of some people that ball was fascinated with feeding the alligators weird different foods and eventually fed them humans. Official TSK Online Store - https://theserialkillerpodcast.com/store Patreon – https://www.theserialkillerpodcast.com/donate Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/theskpodcast Twitter – https://twitter.com/serialkillerpod Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/serialkillerpod

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