Several viewers have mentioned other serial killers that predate these murders. Likely serial killers have been with humanity since the beginning, and of course there would have been people doing so prior to 1884. However, the atrocities of, for example, the Harpe brothers, follow a different sort of pattern than the murders in Austin and London or modern serial killers. Some psychologists argue that these types of murders are dependent upon modern cities. In any case, the Austin murders were unique and baffling in their time, and certainly worthy of note regardless of the crimes of others, some of whom might well be the focus of future episodes.
Not to be shallow, but I really like the hair, bowtie and jacket. Looking good! Tell the Mrs. to keep up the good work. Also, congratulations on your 250 K. I will still be here when you hit the million mark. 👍👍👍💕
How about that mudgett fellow you know HH Holmes The Devil in the White City? The number of photographs that exist showing the circumstances and the facts themselves lend themselves very well to a video Exposition like yours.
I always thought Holmes in Chicago was the first American serial killer. Thanks for sharing some more history that I had never heard before. Another interesting thing about Holmes is the theory that he also went to London for a bit and could have been Jack the Ripper. It seems like everyone is a suspect for Jack the Ripper. Fortunately, I've got a pretty solid alibi.
Living in Austin, for 8 years. I learned of it through a PBS show about the "America's first serial killer." They were suggesting the man with the club foot was likely the culprit.
JIM MC GEE --------7/13/19 JUST BECAUSE THIS ASS HOLE PUTS ON A SUIT AND TELLS A STORY ===YOU THINK HE IS OR HAS THE AUTHORITY TO TELL YOU WHAT IS HISTORY AND WHAT IS NOT ====SNAP OUT OF IT GUPPIE YOU LEFT YOUR MOUTH OPEN TO SWALLOW ANYTHING ==
Here's another fact about our city... You know our "Moontowers?" Those were specifically erected to help stop the Servant Girl Annihilator. Yep, the Moontowers has a much darker past
As a retired Cop, I have developed my own opinions on this subject. I believe these deranged(serial) killers are one in millions. When the population was much lower, it was exceptionally rare. I personally believe this is where legends or folk-tails like a Werewolf came from. It seemed unimaginable for people to think or accept that one person could or would kill, torture and dismember another person. It had to be some kind of animal. When evidence showed it was a person...it had to be an Animal that a person had been turned into... Great Video! These are Just My Thoughts on history, John
Logical conclusion. Animal/human hybrids are quite common in various mythologies of the world.The animal side always seems to give some kind of power, sometimes good, sometimes bad.
Great video. I went on an Austin Ghosts Tour in the 90's and learned about this and the Moon Towers. Side note: the reason that you see quite a few businesses called "Waterloo" in Austin is because that was the original name of the village before they changed it.
I liked how you said “History that shouldn’t be forgotten” for this episode. Obviously, something so heinous and horrible isn’t something you want to remember but it was very respectful of you to phrase it that way to keep these people whose lives were cut short in our memories.
I did notice the change in the tag line, and thought it a bit odd. I didn't make the connection, though. It makes much more sense now. I agree, that was a good touch.
I live in Austin, Texas and have never heard of this horrible event ? Thanks to your great channel, I have learned something new about my city. Thanks.
We love your videos, please do a report on the events at the Alamo. Of course, we understand that much information about the Alamo has been documented, yet I believe that there is 'little known' data that could be explored, for example: stories of survivors, etc. Thank you
OMG! I LOVE this channel! Bingeing my way through your vault right now. My dad loved this also, he SUBSCRIBED, he never does that. Impressed the hell out of me!!
If you want to know more about these murders, read “The Midnight Assassin,” by Skip Hollandsworth. Hollandsworth has spent years researching and writing about this case.
Was going to suggest the very same. Great book of little known history. I lived in Austin for years and never knew the macabre origins of the Moonlight Towers. Passed by the one at MLK & Chicon almost daily.
I'll put that on my to-read list, many thanks for the recommendation, it's practically the only way I read/watch/hear anything worthy :) Have you heard of a book called The Man from the Train by Bill James ?
I live in Austin, TX and as a teenager studied up on serial killers and mass murderers fairly extensively and never came across this. Also had no idea the old "State Hospital" was originally an insane asylum. First I learned things about my family heritage and now more about my home and it's ties to a morbid teenage curiosity of mine. I can't thank you enough for these great videos of yours shining a light on these fascinating snippets of time.
Jerrell Bevers : The Austin State Hospital (Formerly Texas State Lunatic Asylum) is still a mental hospital. The name has just changed- along with, I hope, the treatment methods.
Great video. I live here in Austin and have watched videos on this case, like The History Detectives who did an extensive research into it, and so have you and giving more information on it to. It's so interesting trying to figure out crimes like these and having people like you who do such an extensive research makes it all the more exciting. Thanks
This is so interesting. A chapter of American history I never knew existed until now. One of the History Detectives episodes that was captivating to me was the investigation into the disappearance of Glenn Miller. The conclusion was a surprise, but made perfect sense. It would make a great mini documentary.
Looks like the channel is growing. Awesome! I see the silver youtube plaque while marveling at your proundly placed background items. Always so cool and very well done.
Never hear of a connection to Austin TX with Jack The Ripper. Thanks for the insight into this case. You should look into the story of Sally Miller of New Orleans 1843, and the book 'The Lost German Slave Girl' by John bailey. You might find it interesting.
As a born and raised Austinite, and as a history aficionado, thank you for covering this! This is one of the first things I like to tell new transplants here, kinda grim, I know, but it's fun to see the look on their faces as I tell the story!
Beavis was arrested for being the "Hippie Ripper" in an episode of "Beavis and Butthead" despite not being born yet so don't count that as an alibi, lol!
Over the past few months, I have watched dozens of the History Guy's video. I think he is an urbane chap with a real talent for bringing history to life as part of and exciting viewer experience. Please keep on feeding my hunger for historical insight and enjoyment!
Would you be willing to consider doing an episode on Laura Ingalls Wilder? She's an American legend, and a heroine of my childhood. Thank you for all that you do!
As a native of Louisville, Ky. I've always been curious about the history of Corn Island where the original fort was constructed. Corn Island no longer exists and the fort was moved to a location that is now at the foot of 4th Street where it meets the Ohio River, a monument now stands at that site. Thank you
I don’t think anything was on Corn Island but I’d like to learn more. Shippingport Island used to have a little town. Remnants of the approach to a bridge are still along the green belt/river walk along the ship channel. It was known to be a wild and lawless place. The residents were moved to the Portland neighborhood which further explains it’s reputation. Prince Madoc, the Viking, and his group of merry men had a stone fort at “Rose Island” and a camp on Sand Island where he bathed in a cold spring every day. The Indians told him he was welcome but that they considered that area around the Falls as belonging to everyone. Prince Madoc told them it was his now. They still find relics of their demise, on the Indiana shore near Silver Creek. The Indians put a curse on that property and subsequent owners have never died a natural death.
Stephanie Logan Iuno. Maybe I’m not the only one who’s interested. I’m having trouble convincing myself to try going hunting. I like deer. They’re beautiful. It would seem a shame to kill one. But Venison done right is delicious. I can’t fathom how some of these folks can cause such harm and suffering. I’d really like to see him do a video about Lester known cases and do some of my own research into how they were captured and what role profiling played.
250k subscribers well earned! (Think I've been following you since 110k) Thanks as always for another tasty morsel of history that deserves to be remembered
Hi History Guy. A couple of events that you may want to cover and that certainly deserve to be remembered are the Our Lady of Angels school fire in Chicago and the Cocoanut Grove fire in Boston. They led to modern fire code safety regulations.
Somewhat macabre, but, as always, another gem of info-tainment. A good Monday to you and the Mrs., History Guy. Nice to see your subscriptions are steadily rising. I have shared several of your episodes with family members and everyone I've told says they've sub'd. Keep 'em coming. I think I'm hooked. lol
I am thoroughly enjoying your channel as I am a 'history buff' as well. I am a retired police officer and have long had a keen interest in murderers, particularly 'serial' killers. Morbid, I know, but very compelling as most are caught by happy accident, especially those who are constantly on the move. This brings me to the reason for my comment. There is evidence of an axe murderer during this time frame, slightly prior to and mostly after, including the New Orleans Axeman, the Viscilla Iowa Axe murders and many more in between, including time-frame wise The Borden murders and murders a few days before, or after I don't remember, another family a few towns over murdered by axe. There is a more detailed documentary on the "Axeman" that is truly a frightening little piece of History. I think another bit of forgotten history is the Bath, Michigan school bombing. This happened about 10 miles from where I live May 18, 1927 and sadly I don't think anyone outside this area remembers the 45 school children and adults killed that terrible day.
You have me addicted. I found your channel a few months ago and I am trying to catch up on your old episodes but new ones keep popping up. How about an episode on D.B. Cooper. I've heard many of the legends but I trust you to separate some of the facts
These segments are so great, and I love it when you cover obscure history because you are so right, it shouldn't be forgotten. I would really like to hear you do some segments on the zulu and boer wars and their significance, especially with how they affected the world wars that followed them.
Hi, have you ever thought about doing a series about the winners of the Victoria Cross or Medal of Honour and what they did to get them? I'm new to your channel and loving your content, all the best from the UK 👍
Dear Sir: I once again I just wish to thank you for all your work. I have no idea what the ratio might be for research hours to video minutes but suspect you put in a great deal of time looking things up, fact checking, comparable sources etc. You are right in that I love history and am thankful that you love it too. Keep up the excellent work.
@The History Guy: History Deserves to Be Remembered, when you mentioned the Capital of Tejas moving to Austin, I wish you would have mentioned the conflict that arose when Sam Houston tried to move the Capital of Tejas back to his namesake of Houston... which led to the Tejas Archive War. I believe I've also heard it called the File Clerk War. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_Archive_War
Very interesting video... I'd never heard of the Servant Girl Annihilator before, but I'd always thought that the Harpe brothers (1790's) were considered America's first serial killers... (probably not an historical footnote most people would actually want, I suppose)
That would depend upon what you consider to be a serial killer I suppose. The harpe Brothers did most of their killing while committing other crimes, or getting away, etc. I would consider a serial killer as someone who goes out to do The killing. The harpe Brothers were out to make money illegally and I think just really enjoyed killing, so had no problem doing it at the drop of a hat for any little reason.
Remember the why of the killing matters. Pass out(not your fault) and run your car on the sidewalk and kill 20 people and its an accident. Take illegal drugs and do the same thing, it's vehicular manslaughter (or worse even). Murder 20 people at once and you're a mass murderer. Murder 20 people over time and you're a serial killer, unless you Got paid by someone to murder those 20 people and then you're a Hitman. The thought/reason/conditions behind the killings makes a big difference.
@@lordgarion514 I'm not disagreeing with you, just stated that I'd always heard they were the first... I can see why the "Why" matters (except to the victims of course), just not sure what the "official definition" is...
@@taun856 I'm guessing that's probably why he said this killer was one of the first, and not the first. People could argue all day about the Harpe Brothers, but there's no arguing that the servant girl killer was a serial killer. So in the end, there's probably no real "first" that people are going to agree on.
The use of a hatchet would imply different serial killers since Jack The Ripper did extreme work with knives. You find out fast as a detective that evidence is everything and the lack of fingerprints made the case more difficult.
You are one of my favorite content creators in TH-cam. Really great stuff. I've lived in Austin for 10 years and never heard about this. Amazing. Thanks for all you do. Also... Do one one the Conch Republic :)
the Texas capital was moved from Houston to Waterloo, then changed the name to Austin because Houston's successor as President of the Republic of Texas was an enemy of Houston and hated him. At this time Austin was in the frontier and subject to Indian raids.
💜Austin💜History💜True crime stories - Interesting Austin fact. First female governor in Austin served in the 1920's and again in the 30's - Women's restrooms were not installed in the Austin capital bldg until the 1960's.
You should do a video on the McNamara Line. 130 mile long barrier that was intended to stop north Vietnamese from infiltrating the south during the Vietnam War. Forgotten History as far as I'm concerned.
William Sydney Porter was my 2nd cousin. My grandfather was Walter Porter Paris. I grew up in a family of talented writers, and often heard that he was someone to emulate. His other habits, such as embezzling, ducking debts and otherwise being a jerk, were glossed over by my proud relatives. When I married a Texan and moved to San Antonio, I learned about his less attractive qualities. I didn't know he had spent time in an Austin jail!
Thanks for sharing. I liked your phrase, '......... otherwise being a jerk.' Fine qualities to emulate indeed, Not. It's spring now, so it's time to get out into the Texas countryside & see the bluebonnets & other wild flowers. My wife & I used to do that on the weekends in the spring when we lived in Texas. Some of our good memories of the place. Cheers, and thanks again.
@@ralph40 I hope you come back again! This year is the greenest in 20 years! All the rains have brought up flowers I've never seen before, and you are right, the bluebonnets and wildflowers are amazing! I'm heading out to walk my dogs in the park and take advantage of the weather before the "big heat" comes on. In June, it's always raining and 95 degrees!😅
Christine, did you know O' Henry's (Porter) Austin home is now a museum in downtown Austin, on 5th. street? My mom and I visited it a couple years ago. It is very interesting.
@@williamreynolds8210 I did not know that! I have been way too lazy about following up on local history. You have just given me a fantastic excuse to go to Austin! This is so cool, thank you so much, I can't wait! 🤩🤩🤩
Hi History Guy. I love your channel. I hate to miss any and have gone back and watched most of your episodes. So, with all due respect, this sounds like one you had done already. Still, it is nice to see that this story is worth remembering, again.
I used to think I wanted to live in Austin. I based that off of stories of Willie Nelson, SRV and all the other greats that used to play there. 2 of my brothers lived there for a while for work. From everything I have heard I would have hated it. Expensive,crowded and full of obnoxious hipsters.
I so wished your videos were required watching in the American school systems. There are those that are trying to rewrite history to fit a particular agenda. Thank you so much for your honesty and thoroughness!!!
1bottlejackdaniels Sounds like one of the names on the metal band, Infant Annihilator’s, list before they settled on the name they have now. Imagine being there for that discussion.
Many of the stories about bathery are false, hardly any proof of the things said about her bathing in virgin blood and what not. Many of the rumors were written well after she was dead and gone
Good summation. Funny how you mentioned that one of the suspects had a clubbed foot with a missing toe. There was a rock and roll club in Austin in the early 1980's called "Club Foot" where the Fabulous Thunderbirds used to perform. Just a coincidence I presume.
It is interesting that the killings stopped after the death of one suspect and the confinement of another. Interesting and confounding. One was known to be violent and to have a deformity that might explain the strange foot print. A foot print, on its own, only tells you that the person was at the place you found the print. It doesn't tell you the time the print was made. Not that the officials of that time would have given much thought to that nuance. I have to think it was a particularly dangerous time for people who did B&Es for a living, what with all those scared people sitting up at night with guns. A bad time for sleep walkers, too.
This story highlights the impact that electric street lighting had on city life. Before electric light, people had to wonder around in the dark with little oil or kerosene lamps or a candle.
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Several viewers have mentioned other serial killers that predate these murders. Likely serial killers have been with humanity since the beginning, and of course there would have been people doing so prior to 1884. However, the atrocities of, for example, the Harpe brothers, follow a different sort of pattern than the murders in Austin and London or modern serial killers. Some psychologists argue that these types of murders are dependent upon modern cities. In any case, the Austin murders were unique and baffling in their time, and certainly worthy of note regardless of the crimes of others, some of whom might well be the focus of future episodes.
WOW! That hotel is Mighty fancy I never seen one of those Flushing buckets before..
Not to be shallow, but I really like the hair, bowtie and jacket. Looking good! Tell the Mrs. to keep up the good work.
Also, congratulations on your 250 K. I will still be here when you hit the million mark. 👍👍👍💕
How about that mudgett fellow you know HH Holmes The Devil in the White City? The number of photographs that exist showing the circumstances and the facts themselves lend themselves very well to a video Exposition like yours.
How many serial killers have been recorded as heroes for "the cause"?
I always thought Holmes in Chicago was the first American serial killer. Thanks for sharing some more history that I had never heard before. Another interesting thing about Holmes is the theory that he also went to London for a bit and could have been Jack the Ripper. It seems like everyone is a suspect for Jack the Ripper. Fortunately, I've got a pretty solid alibi.
Lived in Austin for over 27 years, not once had i ever heard of this. You learn something new every day.
Living in Austin, for 8 years. I learned of it through a PBS show about the "America's first serial killer." They were suggesting the man with the club foot was likely the culprit.
Do you never leave your house? Idk how you can not have heard this
JIM MC GEE --------7/13/19 JUST BECAUSE THIS ASS HOLE PUTS ON A SUIT
AND TELLS A STORY ===YOU THINK HE IS OR HAS THE AUTHORITY TO TELL
YOU WHAT IS HISTORY AND WHAT IS NOT ====SNAP OUT OF IT GUPPIE YOU LEFT YOUR MOUTH OPEN TO SWALLOW ANYTHING ==
Here's another fact about our city... You know our "Moontowers?" Those were specifically erected to help stop the Servant Girl Annihilator. Yep, the Moontowers has a much darker past
"You learn something new every day"... but apparently not for 27 years. ????
I really liked the change to, "history that shouldn't be forgotten." That was a subtle but profound change. Bravo, Bravo I say Sir.
Truth. Sadly there is a lot of history that falls into this category.
I totally agree with the subtle change also... HG rocks!!! ✨🙌
I noticed that, as well and thought it was a good choice.
"Servant Girl Annihilator" sounds like the name of an all-female goth-metal band.
Or a porno...
@@kingcosworth2643 😆! 'euphemism for an unspeakable sex act' is what flashed thru my mind
Or a turkey baster
and "intangible menace" sounds like a politician.
Japanese Animation?
Your weekly episodes of history bring me more interesting drama than 100 channels of repetitive cliche TV. Great storytelling!
As a retired Cop, I have developed my own opinions on this subject.
I believe these deranged(serial) killers are one in millions. When the population was much lower, it was exceptionally rare.
I personally believe this is where legends or folk-tails like a Werewolf came from.
It seemed unimaginable for people to think or accept that one person could or would kill, torture and dismember another person. It had to be some kind of animal. When evidence showed it was a person...it had to be an Animal that a person had been turned into...
Great Video!
These are Just My Thoughts on history, John
...and why that sort of history should be remembered. It is bad enough humanity had to pay the price once.
In intriguing hypothesis. Sadly, I doubt that sufficient historical records are available to properly test it.
Logical conclusion. Animal/human hybrids are quite common in various mythologies of the world.The animal side always seems to give some kind of power, sometimes good, sometimes bad.
John Doe
A person whom is willing to do such a thing has indeed turned into an animal, temporarily or permanently.
@@randybowen4675 animals don't kill unless attacked or for food. Serial killers are an abomination of nature.
Servant Girl Annihilator doesn't quite roll off the tongue like Jack the Ripper does.
Blame O’Henry
Servant girl gasher sounds pretty good.
@me hee
Considering the lack of hygiene at the time,
I'd say it's most likely in extremely bad taste.
Too much?
Pretty good band name though.
Kind of sounds like a video game.
Great video. I went on an Austin Ghosts Tour in the 90's and learned about this and the Moon Towers. Side note: the reason that you see quite a few businesses called "Waterloo" in Austin is because that was the original name of the village before they changed it.
I liked how you said “History that shouldn’t be forgotten” for this episode. Obviously, something so heinous and horrible isn’t something you want to remember but it was very respectful of you to phrase it that way to keep these people whose lives were cut short in our memories.
I thought so too. It was a small but kind gesture. It doesn't "deserve to be remembered" but it shouldn't be forgotten either.
i liked that too
Agreed.
Haha i was about to say the same thing, it was a nice touch
I did notice the change in the tag line, and thought it a bit odd. I didn't make the connection, though. It makes much more sense now. I agree, that was a good touch.
Thank you for the post. I imagine serial killers have been with humanity since day one.
Cheers mate!
Well done!!
I live in Austin, Texas and have never heard of this horrible event ? Thanks to your great channel, I have learned something new about my city. Thanks.
If you take a ghost tour downtown, you might get one tour that covers this.
Another snippet of history I didn't know about.
Oh, History Guy and Gal, thank you so much for all the work you guys put into your videos.
Missing your tagline in the last several episodes, but do enjoy the content and admire your work. Thanks
I'm very glad I stumbled across this. You do very good work, History Guy. Thank you.
We love your videos, please do a report on the events at the Alamo. Of course, we understand that much information about the Alamo has been documented, yet I believe that there is 'little known' data that could be explored, for example: stories of survivors, etc. Thank you
OMG! I LOVE this channel! Bingeing my way through your vault right now. My dad loved this also, he SUBSCRIBED, he never does that. Impressed the hell out of me!!
If you want to know more about these murders, read “The Midnight Assassin,” by Skip Hollandsworth. Hollandsworth has spent years researching and writing about this case.
Was going to suggest the very same. Great book of little known history. I lived in Austin for years and never knew the macabre origins of the Moonlight Towers. Passed by the one at MLK & Chicon almost daily.
I'll put that on my to-read list, many thanks for the recommendation, it's practically the only way I read/watch/hear anything worthy :)
Have you heard of a book called The Man from the Train by Bill James ?
Thanks for the quick and concise videos. When looking for juicy history during a meal break, I go to your channel.
Austin, TX...My hometown! Great video! Thank you.👍
I live in Austin, TX and as a teenager studied up on serial killers and mass murderers fairly extensively and never came across this. Also had no idea the old "State Hospital" was originally an insane asylum.
First I learned things about my family heritage and now more about my home and it's ties to a morbid teenage curiosity of mine. I can't thank you enough for these great videos of yours shining a light on these fascinating snippets of time.
*IT WAS ONE OF YOU TWO!!!!*
😜😜😜😜😜😜😜
@@jerrellbevers6071 \(◦'O'◦)/
Jerrell Bevers : The Austin State Hospital (Formerly Texas State Lunatic Asylum) is still a mental hospital. The name has just changed- along with, I hope, the treatment methods.
I lived in Austin too for a time, Ms. Booga Booga 😉 Some may get that reference. I know you will.😄
Great video. I live here in Austin and have watched videos on this case, like The History Detectives who did an extensive research into it, and so have you and giving more information on it to. It's so interesting trying to figure out crimes like these and having people like you who do such an extensive research makes it all the more exciting. Thanks
This is so interesting. A chapter of American history I never knew existed until now.
One of the History Detectives episodes that was captivating to me was the investigation into the disappearance of Glenn Miller. The conclusion was a surprise, but made perfect sense. It would make a great mini documentary.
Thanks for a great piece of history...again! Gave me some info I had previously not known.
How very sad these poor girls suffered ...I hope they are at peace ,,,it’s heartbreaking
Looks like the channel is growing. Awesome! I see the silver youtube plaque while marveling at your proundly placed background items. Always so cool and very well done.
Thank you. I was raised in a family that loved studying history. I really enjoy these history vignettes.
I had read parts of this before.
Thank you for bringing more of it together.
Never hear of a connection to Austin TX with Jack The Ripper. Thanks for the insight into this case.
You should look into the story of Sally Miller of New Orleans 1843, and the book 'The Lost German Slave Girl' by John bailey. You might find it interesting.
As a born and raised Austinite, and as a history aficionado, thank you for covering this! This is one of the first things I like to tell new transplants here, kinda grim, I know, but it's fun to see the look on their faces as I tell the story!
I really love your presentations.
Could you do a video on the hinckley Minnesota forest fire. The history of this fire is both sad and heroic.
It is available on TH-cam there are two or three videos of it.
I was born in Duluth Minnesota and I've heard this story before.
So glad I found this wonderful channel!
My alibi is that I wasn't born yet.
Beavis was arrested for being the "Hippie Ripper" in an episode of "Beavis and Butthead" despite not being born yet so don't count that as an alibi, lol!
I don't believe you! Do you have proof?
@lastchip He's not only guilty, he's also innocent of not being guilty.
A likely story!
Yea, but everybody says that.
Over the past few months, I have watched dozens of the History Guy's video. I think he is an urbane chap with a real talent for bringing history to life as part of and exciting viewer experience. Please keep on feeding my hunger for historical insight and enjoyment!
Would you be willing to consider doing an episode on Laura Ingalls Wilder? She's an American legend, and a heroine of my childhood. Thank you for all that you do!
Sammiches?
I live near the museum by Independence, KS.
Kids shouldn't be shooting up heroine.
I've just recently found this channel on TH-cam and is one of my favorites. Keep it up. I love learning about history of all sorts. Thanks.
As a native of Louisville, Ky. I've always been curious about the history of Corn Island where the original fort was constructed. Corn Island no longer exists and the fort was moved to a location that is now at the foot of 4th Street where it meets the Ohio River, a monument now stands at that site. Thank you
I don’t think anything was on Corn Island but I’d like to learn more. Shippingport Island used to have a little town. Remnants of the approach to a bridge are still along the green belt/river walk along the ship channel. It was known to be a wild and lawless place. The residents were moved to the Portland neighborhood which further explains it’s reputation. Prince Madoc, the Viking, and his group of merry men had a stone fort at “Rose Island” and a camp on Sand Island where he bathed in a cold spring every day. The Indians told him he was welcome but that they considered that area around the Falls as belonging to everyone. Prince Madoc told them it was his now. They still find relics of their demise, on the Indiana shore near Silver Creek. The Indians put a curse on that property and subsequent owners have never died a natural death.
Your channel is wonderful, thanks so much for posting ❤️ I had a lot of fun;)
More of the serial killer videos, please. I know its macabre but I am fascinated by them. Especially in terms of psychological profiling.
Stephanie Logan Iuno. Maybe I’m not the only one who’s interested. I’m having trouble convincing myself to try going hunting. I like deer. They’re beautiful. It would seem a shame to kill one. But Venison done right is delicious. I can’t fathom how some of these folks can cause such harm and suffering. I’d really like to see him do a video about Lester known cases and do some of my own research into how they were captured and what role profiling played.
250k subscribers well earned! (Think I've been following you since 110k) Thanks as always for another tasty morsel of history that deserves to be remembered
The name of the book is "The Midnight Assassin" by Skip Hollandsworth...
A very interesting mystery! Thanks for sharing this.
Hi History Guy. A couple of events that you may want to cover and that certainly deserve to be remembered are the Our Lady of Angels school fire in Chicago and the Cocoanut Grove fire in Boston. They led to modern fire code safety regulations.
Somewhat macabre, but, as always, another gem of info-tainment. A good Monday to you and the Mrs., History Guy. Nice to see your subscriptions are steadily rising. I have shared several of your episodes with family members and everyone I've told says they've sub'd. Keep 'em coming. I think I'm hooked. lol
I've been enjoying the Patreon connection as well. Very little money for an early glimpse, and a tiny bit of ensuring THG will not fade away.
I read the title and assumed this was going to be about early household appliances. Boy was I mistaken! 😥
Exactly 😀
My initial thought was, "ah, the vacuum cleaner".
Still interesting though.
@Stephanie Logan
Nope, because servants did the dishes.
And the dusting, the sweeping and everything else in a well situated town home.
@@agolftwittler1223 - Blender's run amuck, toasters frying fingers and the kitchen ploting revenge.
A hatchet in Austin, could have been the origin of “chopped sirloin”. An opportunity to work your way up in a new job through honest work derailed.
@Stephanie Logan no, because some people sill have a sense of humor.
Thank you for presenting these very informative and forgotten pieces of American history.
I think it is a shame that only 250 thousand subscribe to your channel. The others don't know what they are missing!
snubbedpeer his number of subscribers has been skyrocketing.
484K now August 2019
720K May 2020.....
DITTO! I've learned more about history on this channel than I did in American public schools!
I am thoroughly enjoying your channel as I am a 'history buff' as well. I am a retired police officer and have long had a keen interest in murderers, particularly 'serial' killers. Morbid, I know, but very compelling as most are caught by happy accident, especially those who are constantly on the move. This brings me to the reason for my comment. There is evidence of an axe murderer during this time frame, slightly prior to and mostly after, including the New Orleans Axeman, the Viscilla Iowa Axe murders and many more in between, including time-frame wise The Borden murders and murders a few days before, or after I don't remember, another family a few towns over murdered by axe. There is a more detailed documentary on the "Axeman" that is truly a frightening little piece of History.
I think another bit of forgotten history is the Bath, Michigan school bombing. This happened about 10 miles from where I live May 18, 1927 and sadly I don't think anyone outside this area remembers the 45 school children and adults killed that terrible day.
"Finger Marks"? Call for "Detective William Murdoch" of the Toronto Constabulary!;)
Thank you for these great informative videos
I’ve been learning things I’ve never heard of from them
Keep up the good work
It's sad there will always be evil people doing evil things to others!!
Except for when evil people do evil things to even eviler people. Then it's like some kind of gift from karma or something.
I find it amazing that you are able to fit so much information in such a short time!
You have me addicted. I found your channel a few months ago and I am trying to catch up on your old episodes but new ones keep popping up. How about an episode on D.B. Cooper. I've heard many of the legends but I trust you to separate some of the facts
These segments are so great, and I love it when you cover obscure history because you are so right, it shouldn't be forgotten. I would really like to hear you do some segments on the zulu and boer wars and their significance, especially with how they affected the world wars that followed them.
We appreciate and applaud your craftsmanship as a story teller. Please share our praise with your team, no one man can be this good. :)
Fascinating! Thank you for this episode.
Hi, have you ever thought about doing a series about the winners of the Victoria Cross or Medal of Honour and what they did to get them? I'm new to your channel and loving your content, all the best from the UK 👍
You don't "Win" a Victoria's Cross or a Medal of Honor, like a trophy. They're awarded by a group of their peers by vote.
@@blackstone777 true, my bad
Dear Sir: I once again I just wish to thank you for all your work. I have no idea what the ratio might be for research hours to video minutes but suspect you put in a great deal of time looking things up, fact checking, comparable sources etc. You are right in that I love history and am thankful that you love it too.
Keep up the excellent work.
@The History Guy: History Deserves to Be Remembered, when you mentioned the Capital of Tejas moving to Austin, I wish you would have mentioned the conflict that arose when Sam Houston tried to move the Capital of Tejas back to his namesake of Houston... which led to the Tejas Archive War. I believe I've also heard it called the File Clerk War.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_Archive_War
I always enjoy watching and listening to your videos History Guy. Thanks.
Very interesting video... I'd never heard of the Servant Girl Annihilator before, but I'd always thought that the Harpe brothers (1790's) were considered America's first serial killers... (probably not an historical footnote most people would actually want, I suppose)
That would depend upon what you consider to be a serial killer I suppose.
The harpe Brothers did most of their killing while committing other crimes, or getting away, etc.
I would consider a serial killer as someone who goes out to do The killing. The harpe Brothers were out to make money illegally and I think just really enjoyed killing, so had no problem doing it at the drop of a hat for any little reason.
Remember the why of the killing matters.
Pass out(not your fault) and run your car on the sidewalk and kill 20 people and its an accident.
Take illegal drugs and do the same thing, it's vehicular manslaughter (or worse even).
Murder 20 people at once and you're a mass murderer.
Murder 20 people over time and you're a serial killer, unless you
Got paid by someone to murder those 20 people and then you're a Hitman.
The thought/reason/conditions behind the killings makes a big difference.
@@lordgarion514 I'm not disagreeing with you, just stated that I'd always heard they were the first... I can see why the "Why" matters (except to the victims of course), just not sure what the "official definition" is...
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I'm guessing that's probably why he said this killer was one of the first, and not the first.
People could argue all day about the Harpe Brothers, but there's no arguing that the servant girl killer was a serial killer. So in the end, there's probably no real "first" that people are going to agree on.
after 3 days i finally get my notifications. excellent as usual mr. history. thanks
You might want to look into the New Orleans axe murders. They started immediately after the Austin servant girl annihilator killings stopped.
Sure, if by immediately, you mean 30+ years later.
The infamous axman murders. The tale was a storyline in American horror story coven
The use of a hatchet would imply different serial killers since Jack The Ripper did extreme work with knives. You find out fast as a detective that evidence is everything and the lack of fingerprints made the case more difficult.
@@TranscendianIntendor Jack the ripper used hammers, he caved the head in of victims.
chelsea greer no he did n't . His MO was a knife
The episodes never cease to amaze me!!!
The capital was moved because of moquitos and hot humid climate of the gulf coast .
Very interesting Sir.
My hubby watches you all the time. I recognized your voice.
I've subscribed. Thanx for a great bit of history.
If you haven't already, you should do a video of the "Lover's Lane" murders in Texarkana.
Texarkana, the wannabe US state. The state that's not a state.
The movie"The Town That Dreaded Sundown" was based on those killings.
@@Catquick1957 it's a good movie.
You are one of my favorite content creators in TH-cam. Really great stuff. I've lived in Austin for 10 years and never heard about this. Amazing. Thanks for all you do.
Also... Do one one the Conch Republic :)
A fascinating story! I've never heard about this before.
Wow, never heard about this Austin serial killer.
Great vid, very interesting!
the Texas capital was moved from Houston to Waterloo, then changed the name to Austin because Houston's successor as President of the Republic of Texas was an enemy of Houston and hated him. At this time Austin was in the frontier and subject to Indian raids.
Lived here forever, never once knew these murders occurred! Great video!
💜Austin💜History💜True crime stories - Interesting Austin fact. First female governor in Austin served in the 1920's and again in the 30's - Women's restrooms were not installed in the Austin capital bldg until the 1960's.
Congratulations on hitting 250k subscribers! Well deserved!
You should do a video on the McNamara Line. 130 mile long barrier that was intended to stop north Vietnamese from infiltrating the south during the Vietnam War. Forgotten History as far as I'm concerned.
Doesn't sound like it would fit in a 10 minute vid
Multiple generations of my family have independently subscribed to this channel. Just goes to show how good it is.
Another excellent video! Have you ever done one on Emperor Norton I of San Francisco? I believe today is his birthday.
He has one! Watched it yesterday th-cam.com/video/wG7kS1qBGVY/w-d-xo.html
Great video, Mr History Guy!
William Sydney Porter was my 2nd cousin. My grandfather was Walter Porter Paris. I grew up in a family of talented writers, and often heard that he was someone to emulate. His other habits, such as embezzling, ducking debts and otherwise being a jerk, were glossed over by my proud relatives. When I married a Texan and moved to San Antonio, I learned about his less attractive qualities. I didn't know he had spent time in an Austin jail!
Thanks for sharing. I liked your phrase, '......... otherwise being a jerk.' Fine qualities to emulate indeed, Not.
It's spring now, so it's time to get out into the Texas countryside & see the bluebonnets & other wild flowers.
My wife & I used to do that on the weekends in the spring when we lived in Texas. Some of our good memories of the place.
Cheers, and thanks again.
@@ralph40
I hope you come back again! This year is the greenest in 20 years! All the rains have brought up flowers I've never seen before, and you are right, the bluebonnets and wildflowers are amazing! I'm heading out to walk my dogs in the park and take advantage of the weather before the "big heat" comes on. In June, it's always raining and 95 degrees!😅
Christine, did you know O' Henry's (Porter) Austin home is now a museum in downtown Austin, on 5th. street? My mom and I visited it a couple years ago. It is very interesting.
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I did not know that! I have been way too lazy about following up on local history. You have just given me a fantastic excuse to go to Austin! This is so cool, thank you so much, I can't wait! 🤩🤩🤩
Your videos are fantastic. Best history videos I have seen on you tube
Would that more historians had some of the intellectual integrity and attention to reality and detail as our “History Guy”. Bravo, sir.
I and many others always enjoy and eagerly await each new presentation. Always.
I really enjoy your videos. A longer video does not always make a better video. Just a thought. Love your passion for history. Thanks!
"The Servant Girl Annihilator." Sounds like one of my Japanese cartoons.
Jay Otacon?
There's the comment I was looking for! If you hadn't, I would've.
Hi History Guy. I love your channel. I hate to miss any and have gone back and watched most of your episodes. So, with all due respect, this sounds like one you had done already. Still, it is nice to see that this story is worth remembering, again.
Back in the good ol days before the hipsters took over the city
I've heard it referred to as the People's Republic of Austin.
Dont live there myself,
Good ol days when there were serial kills running around 🤣
@@llermita1 at least they weren't hipsters.
I used to think I wanted to live in Austin.
I based that off of stories of Willie Nelson, SRV and all the other greats that used to play there.
2 of my brothers lived there for a while for work.
From everything I have heard I would have hated it.
Expensive,crowded and full of obnoxious hipsters.
Ah. Austin, the Asheville of the west.
I so wished your videos were required watching in the American school systems. There are those that are trying to rewrite history to fit a particular agenda. Thank you so much for your honesty and thoroughness!!!
makes you wonder if there's any history not worth remembering
History is history.
Most of my behavior in the 80's ...It got wild .
@32shumble It's always worth remembering, if only to try and screw up less than those who came before us.
You never cease to amaze me with such enthralling nuggets of history of which I’ve never heard.
servant girl annihilator??! ...sounds like the US version of countess Elizabeth Báthory.
1bottlejackdaniels Sounds like one of the names on the metal band, Infant Annihilator’s, list before they settled on the name they have now. Imagine being there for that discussion.
Wow, I had never heard of her. I Googled her name, and geez, that lady was something else.
Bathory? Ohh, her and her husband Ferdenac Nadasy were terrible. :(
Many of the stories about bathery are false, hardly any proof of the things said about her bathing in virgin blood and what not. Many of the rumors were written well after she was dead and gone
@@rexhaereticus2468 B,b,b,but she was a gurl. It's not like a woman started the Salem witch trials or anything...
Thanks for the lesson. This was actually mentioned in my Texas History class in middle school many years ago. Thanks for reminding me of it.
Good summation. Funny how you mentioned that one of the suspects had a clubbed foot with a missing toe. There was a rock and roll club in Austin in the early 1980's called "Club Foot" where the Fabulous Thunderbirds used to perform. Just a coincidence I presume.
You always do such a great job on your videos. Thanks for all the time and effort you put in to helping us remember history!
"The Intangible Nemesis" -- the alternate title for "The Phantom Menace." 😜
another great video history guy.
It is interesting that the killings stopped after the death of one suspect and the confinement of another.
Interesting and confounding. One was known to be violent and to have a deformity that might explain the strange foot print.
A foot print, on its own, only tells you that the person was at the place you found the print. It doesn't tell you the time the print was made. Not that the officials of that time would have given much thought to that nuance.
I have to think it was a particularly dangerous time for people who did B&Es for a living, what with all those scared people sitting up at night with guns. A bad time for sleep walkers, too.
Depends on the conditions and skill of the tracker.
@@MtnTow No one was being tracked.There was one foot print.
Thank you for all your posts. I love history and I love your channel. All the best to you. God bless.
FASCINATING!!!!! And all this took place before Jack the Ripper in London , England
Very FASCINATING 🤔
Jack was a hack.
A shill for some thrill.
Thank you for your wonderful work
This story highlights the impact that electric street lighting had on city life. Before electric light, people had to wonder around in the dark with little oil or kerosene lamps or a candle.
I was thinking the same thing!
th-cam.com/video/8gW4TQ08YVU/w-d-xo.html