I've recently acquired an unusual item known as the "Lafayette Famulus". If the provenance provided to me is accurate it's intimately tied to a horrific series of events in the early 20th century. I'm not sure what's more disturbing- the idea that these horrific crimes were part of a magical ritual, or that they had no real motivation at all.
This newspaper article was published in the New York Times on April 3, 1912. The crimes described and the racial language used may be disturbing to those of a sensitive nature.
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I was going to say that looked very convincing, as well it should, because it's real:
http://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=9C02E3DD1E3CE633A25750C0A9629C946396D6CF
Reminds me of some of the real articles the HPLHS looked up when they made COC.
I guess the old adage was always true: "If it bleeds, it leads!"
Here’s several links that give more information on the crimes
http://unknownmisandry.blogspot.com/2011/09/clementine-barnabet-louisiana-serial.html
http://www.crimezzz.net/serialkillers/T/TEXAS_AXEMAN.php
http://bestofswla.com/2015/03/05/axes-evil-true-story-ax-man-murders-todd-c-elliott/
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-human-equation/201205/female-cult-leaders-who-kill
Mention of the murders is made in the book, Dark Bayou: Infamous Louisiana Homicides by Gauthreau and Hippensteel
I wonder if this, or a similar, news item inspired "The Tale of Inspector Legrasse" section of "The Call of Cthulhu." Given Lovecraft's views it would not be surprising.
Gosh, Props, these implausible ephemera you make up out of your own head sometimes go too far, and our suspension of disbelief just plummets.... ;/
Mr. Peffley -- The Horror at Red Hook also comes to mind.
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