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Odell Jackson: The Alabama Axe Syndicate

Early Life and Background

Odell Jackson, also known as "The Alabama Axe Syndicate," was an American serial killer active in Alabama between 1919 and 1924. Little is known about his early life, but his criminal activities have left a lasting mark on the state's history.

Criminal Activities

Jackson led a group involved in a series of brutal murders, primarily using axes to bludgeon their victims. His accomplices included:
  • Pearl Jackson (spouse)
  • Peyton Johnson
  • Mary Francis Sanders
  • Ed Jackson
  • Thomas Lee Gardner
  • Mack Brown
  • Sylvester Brown
  • Lillie Byrd
  • Fred Glover
  • John Reed
  • Frank Owens

Confirmed Victims

While the exact number of victims is uncertain, Jackson and his syndicate are confirmed to have murdered at least eight individuals. Unfortunately, specific details such as names, dates, and locations of these victims are not well-documented. ...Read More
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Killer's Details

Odell

Jackson

Alabama, United States

after 1926 Alabama, United States

Male

Black

The Alabama Axe Syndicate

Murder

Death; commuted to life imprisonment

8+

1919 - 1924

Alabama

1924

07/03/2025