Episode 40: Villisca Axe Murders

In 1912, Villisca, Iowa was a bustling town that had great potential for business and a wonderful place to start a family. Until one night in June when an entire family and two sisters that were staying the night were slaughtered. This week Deidra covers the Villisca Axe Murders.

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Episode Resources:

https://www.unsolvedcasebook.com/the-villisca-axe-murders/

https://www.historicmysteries.com/villisca-axe-murders/

https://jeffrankin.medium.com/grim-anniversary-of-monmouth-triple-murder-trial-dd36d6e3e265

https://www.newspapers.com/clip/18347791/ax-murder-ellsworth-kansas/

https://genealogytrails.com/colo/elpaso/news/burnham.html