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b'The story of Joe Ball has been a part of Texas lore since the 1930s. He\\u2019s known to have killed two people but investigators believed he may have killed up to 20. Were nearly a dozen victims fed to Joe\\u2019s pet alligators?\\n\\xa0\\nWant more Southern Mysteries?\\xa0\\nHear the Southern Mysteries show archive of 60+ episodes along with Patron exclusive podcast, Audacious: Tales of American Crime and more when you become a patron of the show. You can immediately access exclusive content now at patreon.com/southernmysteries\\n\\xa0\\nConnect\\nWebsite: southernmysteries.comFacebook: Southern Mysteries PodcastTwitter: @southernpod_Instagram: @shannonballard_Email: southernmysteriespodcast@gmail.com\\xa0\\n\\xa0\\nEpisode Sources\\nJoe Ball: The Butcher of Elmendorf. Accessed May 1, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20070916033830/http://www.crimelibrary.com/serial_killers/history/joe_ball/index.html\\nTwo Barmaids, Five Alligators, and the Butcher of Elmendorf. Accessed May 4, 2023. https://www.texasmonthly.com/true-crime/butcher-of-elmendorf-alligators/\\nJoseph D. Ball Accessed May 1, 2023. http://murderpedia.org/male.B/b/ball-joseph.htm\\n\\xa0\\nEpisode Music\\nLost Cowboy by Kevin MacLeod. Licensed under Creative Commons; Theme Song \\u201cDark & Troubled\\u201d by Pantherburn. Special thanks to Phillip St Ours for permission for use'