The Butcher of Elmendorf: The Legend of Joe Ball

23m
Documentary
6

Joseph D. Ball was an American serial killer, sometimes referred to as "The Alligator Man", the "Butcher of Elmendorf" and the "Bluebeard of South Texas". He is said to have killed at least 20 women in the 1930s. His existence was long believed to be apocryphal, but he is a familiar figure in Texas folklore.

Cast

Richard Bell
Himself

Crew

Todd Wieneke
Editor, Producer, Camera Operator
Malik B. Ali
Executive Producer
Jason Laws
Production Assistant
Jason Todd
Sound
Matthew E. Perry
Music

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