American murderer and suspected serial killer (1896–1938)
Joseph Douglas Ball (January 7, 1896 – September 24, 1938) was an American murderer and suspected serial killer, sometimes referred to as the "Alligator Man", the "Butcher of Elmendorf" and the "Bluebeard of South Texas". Background. Joseph Douglas Ball was born in San Antonio to Elizabeth Hart (née Lawler; 1868–1922) and Frank Xavier Ball (1868–1937), a rich farm owner later turned general store owner, as the second of eight children. Joseph Ball's brother, Raymond Ball, was the first mayor of Elmendorf, Texas.
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Joseph Douglas Ball (January 7, 1896 – September 24, 1938) was an American murderer and suspected serial killer, sometimes referred to as the "Alligator Man", the "Butcher of Elmendorf" and the "Bluebeard of South Texas". Background. Joseph Douglas Ball was born in San Antonio to Elizabeth Hart (née Lawler; 1868–1922) and Frank Xavier Ball (1868–1937), a rich farm owner later turned general store owner, as the second of eight children. Joseph Ball's brother, Raymond Ball, was the first mayor of Elmendorf, Texas.
