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Aug 25, 2025 10 min

Case 5 – The Music Box Murder

from True Crime History

In The Music Box Murder, we dive into the haunting mystery of retired jazz legend Elias Broussard in New Orleans. Found dead in his apartment surrounded by scattered sheet music and a playing music box, his death seemed natural—until investigators uncovered an encrypted musical code. What looked like random notes was a chilling attempt to mislead police. But in a stunning twist, Elias left behind one final unfinished melody that secretly revealed his killer: a jealous rival musician. This gripping episode blends music, mystery, and murder in a story where every note mattered.

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