Villisca axe murders
Were the Villisca axe murders an inside job?
4.4 (32)
30 mins
"Explore the chilling mystery of the Villisca murders and how a small town was shaken to its core. Discover the strange clues and locked doors that baffled early investigators and left questions unanswered. Learn about suspects, rumors, and the lasting impact on the community that still haunts history today. "
Ep 1:
Eight Silent Souls in Villisca
In 1912 Villisca, Iowa, a family and two young guests are butchered in their sleep with an axe, leaving no motive, no witnesses, and a town forever haunted.
Ep 2:
Suspects, Lies, and the Man from the Train
From a troubled reverend's obsessive confessions to a businessman's alleged revenge plot, we untangle competing theories—before confronting chilling evidence of a roaming serial killer.
Discussions (23)
Drew
Level 8 · 9 mo agoYeah the police work here is embarrassing, letting random neighbours trample the crime scene before investigating 😂 absolute joke of an investigation
Cort
Level 10 · 8 mo agoNot just dozens. Bill James links him to nearly 100 murders. The railway made it easy to vanish.
Charlie
Level 2 · 9 mo agoTrading the actual murder weapon for a box of chocolates is the most Midwestern business deal ever. I am still reeling from the bacon detail but swapping an axe for candy is just wild.
