Marie Laveau's death comes just after she thinks she's found safety. She agrees to an alliance with the witches and sits down to a meeting with them only to be surprised by the Axeman (Danny Huston), a serial killer who is posed as a waiter.
In order to stop the Axeman, Laveau and Fiona (Jessica Lange), the leader of the witches, make a sacrifice to Papa Legba. The deal initially seems to work, but it doesn't last long. Delphine (Kathy Bates) arrives and proceeds to torture and dismember Laveau. Her dismemberment is shocking and brutal, but it also has dire implications for Laveau. Because of her dismemberment, Laveau is unable to hold up her end of the deal with Papa Legba, and she is therefore doomed to Hell for all eternity. The outcome of her immortal life is shocking not just because of its violence, but also because of how dire her circumstances become.
