About This Episode
What is this episode about?
The episode "Stars Over New Orleans with Aliza Kelly" from Morbid covers the Axeman of New Orleans, one of history's most chilling unsolved murder mysteries. Astrologer, author, and friend of the show Aliza Kelly joins hosts Alaina Urquhart and Ash Kelley for a cosmic deep dive into the case, discussing the killer's reign of terror and the haunting details surrounding it. Kelly also offers an astrological perspective on this dark chapter in New Orleans history, blending factual retelling with cosmic interpretation.
The case behind the episode
The case explored is The Axeman of New Orleans: Byens uløste seriemordgåde, a seriemorderen who struck with an axe and demanded that victims' households play jazz music to spare their lives. Despite the terror he caused across the city, the killer vanished and was never identified, leaving behind one of the most enduring unsolved mysteries in American crime history. The case remains a gripping example of how fear, music, and mystery intertwined in early twentieth-century New Orleans.
Hosts and release
Alaina Urquhart and Ash Kelley host Morbid, a true crime and horror podcast that explores dark history, unsolved cases, and paranormal phenomena through thorough research and gripping storytelling. Known for combining factual credibility with humor and respect for victims, the hosts welcome astrologer Aliza Kelly as a guest for this installment. The episode, number 839, runs 103 minutes and was released on October 22, 2026.
