The episode takes place during the in New Orleans. This is based on a real historical event from March 1919 , where a serial killer known as "The Axeman" sent a letter to local newspapers. He claimed he would kill again at midnight but promised to spare any house where jazz music was playing. In the show's lore, Vincent Griffith explains that the Axeman was actually a witch . Key Story Plotlines
: While Cami and Vincent track Lucien Castle, Lucien kidnaps Cami. To taunt her, he kills an innocent man using a signature similar to the historical Axeman's murders.
: Aurora leaves a poem—the "letter" of the title—on a dead woman’s body for Klaus and Elijah: "Roses are red, lavender is blue. Come find me before I find you" . She eventually reunites with Klaus, and their shared history reveals that she was the first person Klaus ever told about killing his mother, Esther. [S3E5] The Axeman's Letter
: Elijah struggles with a suppressed memory recently unearthed by his mother. It is revealed that 1,000 years ago, Elijah discovered Aurora had been sired by Rebekah, and he used his compulsion to make Aurora believe Klaus was a monster, effectively breaking Klaus's heart and driving them apart for centuries.
The Originals Season 3 Episode 5 Review: The Axeman's Letter The episode takes place during the in New Orleans
In the The Originals episode , the title refers to a historical New Orleans urban legend used as a backdrop for the return of Klaus Mikaelson's first love, Aurora de Martel . The Historical "Axeman" Connection
You can find more details and fan discussions on the The Originals Episode Wiki or watch a recap on the TV Fanatic site. In the show's lore, Vincent Griffith explains that
: Davina, struggling as the Regent of the New Orleans covens, seeks advice from Hayley Marshall on how to lead. Hayley helps her realize she needs to find her own path rather than following old witch traditions.