Esther Blackmon (1926-2003) Alligator Skinned Woman Like it states in her pitchbook, Esther suffered from Icthyosis which left her with dry scale-like skin, as well as no hair. Her brother William who was also afflicted with the disease became an alcoholic and drank himself to death at a young age. She was married and had six normal healthy children. She spent 56 years in the sideshow industry. Souvenir Pamphlet       click thumbnails for additional items Back to the Freaks Home † Contact // All material ©Patt Kelley Illustration.