The Moonlight Towers In Austin Have A Dark And Evil History That Will Never Be Forgotten
Anyone who’s watched Dazed and Confused knows about Austin’s moonlight towers. The movie’s iconic scene at the moon tower had everyone at the theater wishing they were at that party. While this exciting image would make you think these towers are full of excitement and fun, rumor has it that these structures have a dark past. According to some, the moonlight towers were put in place as a response to Texas’ most deadly serial killer, The Servant Girl Annihilator. Whether or not these two stories have a correlation, one thing remains certain: 19th century Austin had a dark and evil killer that will never be forgotten.
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According to legend, these towers were erected in order to light the streets after the Servant Girl Annihilator's killing spree. This serial killer was known for brutally murdering young servant girls in the middle of the night.
Austin is the only city with any remaining moonlight towers.
The Servant Girl Annihilator killed 8 victims in a similar, gruesome manner. He often left his axe behind at the scene of the crime. His bloody footprints become one of the only clues to his identity because the right foot only had four toes.
Famous for writing classics such as "The Gift of the Magi" and "The Ransom of Red Chief," O. Henry gave this serial killer his nickname. The deranged criminal's real name was never confirmed.
Speculation still swirls around this crazed murderer from the 19th century.
Elisa is a passionate travel writer with more than four years of experience. After graduating with a B.F.A in acting, Elisa switched gears to pursue a M.A in mass communication. When she's not writing about all of the amazing places throughout the U.S., she enjoys singing and playing songs on her banjo.
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