Post by Z451 on Dec 1, 2013 3:25:14 GMT
Coffin Joe
He is called Coffin Joe by the townsfolk, but the character's real name is Josefel Zanatas- a name Marins explains that he chose because fel (gall) brings to mind something bitter and Zanatas, "because it means Satan in reverse."
According to Marins' backstory for the character, despite being born with a silver spoon in his mouth, Josefel was a very lonely child; he was mocked and ostracized by others because his parents owned a funeral home.
He had one friend at school, Sara, a girl whom he fell in love with and later decided to marry.
However, tragic circumstances prevented them from being wed; Sara's parents died and Josefel was sent to war.
They decided that they would marry when he returned home.
Sara continued taking care of the funeral home and sent letters to her beloved.
However, due to a mix-up, Josefel’s letters were never delivered to her.
As a result, Sara thought Josefel had died, and with times being difficult, she married the mayor instead.
On July 18, 1945, Josefel returned to find Sara and the mayor together.
Before either of them could explain, Josefel pulled out his gun and killed them both.
He was not convicted of the crime, which was justified as "war trauma," but something inside him had changed.
Josefel, who, until then was a sweet and gentle man, transformed into a bitter and unfeeling person.
After that, he would go on to terrorize the people of the city and receive the name "Coffin Joe."
Links
Coffin Joe Wiki
Mondo Digital
Copyright Owner
20th Century Fox (Brazil)
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According to Marins' backstory for the character, despite being born with a silver spoon in his mouth, Josefel was a very lonely child; he was mocked and ostracized by others because his parents owned a funeral home.
He had one friend at school, Sara, a girl whom he fell in love with and later decided to marry.
However, tragic circumstances prevented them from being wed; Sara's parents died and Josefel was sent to war.
They decided that they would marry when he returned home.
Sara continued taking care of the funeral home and sent letters to her beloved.
However, due to a mix-up, Josefel’s letters were never delivered to her.
As a result, Sara thought Josefel had died, and with times being difficult, she married the mayor instead.
On July 18, 1945, Josefel returned to find Sara and the mayor together.
Before either of them could explain, Josefel pulled out his gun and killed them both.
He was not convicted of the crime, which was justified as "war trauma," but something inside him had changed.
Josefel, who, until then was a sweet and gentle man, transformed into a bitter and unfeeling person.
After that, he would go on to terrorize the people of the city and receive the name "Coffin Joe."
Links
Coffin Joe Wiki
Mondo Digital
Copyright Owner
20th Century Fox (Brazil)
Record:
W:
L: