Antonie Richard

Serial Killer

Antonie Richard: Louisiana Serial Killer and Highwayman

Background

Antonie Richard, whose first name was also recorded as Antoine, was born around 1844 in St. Martinville, Louisiana. Historical accounts identify him as a Creole man who operated under several aliases, including Louis Pierre, Joe Pierre and Joe Alexis. During the final decades of the nineteenth century, Richard became associated with a succession of robberies, ambushes and murders committed across southern Louisiana. Richard's criminal activity reportedly extended from the 1880s until his arrest in 1897. Rather than remaining in one community, he traveled through rural districts where isolated roads, small settlements and limited police communication made it easier for offenders to disappear. Contemporary reports described him as the leader of a small group of highwaymen who robbed travelers and other vulnerable victims. Several killings later attributed to him appear to have been committed for money, property or to prevent witnesses from identifying him.

Pattern of Violence

Richard was believed to have selected victims who could be approached without attracting immediate attention. Some were travelers or peddlers carrying merchandise or cash, while others were elderly or otherwise vulnerable residents. His attacks reportedly involved blunt-force violence, firearms or other weapons available during the commission of a robbery. The isolation of many crime scenes allowed some victims to remain undiscovered for hours or days. The surviving historical record is incomplete, and nineteenth-century newspapers did not always provide consistent spellings, exact locations or complete biographical information about victims. Richard was nevertheless linked to at least seven killings committed between 1888 and 1897. He was also accused of attacking Aubert White on April 12, 1884, although White survived. ...

Confirmed Victims: (7)

Mr. Pattison , Date of Death: May 1888

Survivors:

Aubert White , Date of Attack: April 12, 1884

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