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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know!This week, we head to Iowa to uncover chilling tales of spirits who may still be serving time. Kenzie explores the eerie history of the Squirrel Cage Jail in Council Bluffs—an old rotary jail that once held everyone from ax murderers to town drunks, whether they were awaiting trial or sleeping off a rough night. Some believe that some of the jailhouse residents have never left. Then, Lauren recounts the harrowing exorcism of Anna Ecklund from Earling, Iowa—a woman believed to have been possessed not once, but twice. Join us as we unlock the cells and secrets of Iowa's haunted past.--Follow us on Social Media and find out how to support A Scary State by clicking on our Link Tree: https://instabio.cc/4050223uxWQAl--Have a scary tale or listener story of your own? Send us an email to ascarystatepodcast@gmail.com! We can't wait to read it!--Thinking of starting a podcast? Thinking about using Buzzsprout for that? Well use our link to let Buzzsprout know we sent you and get a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1722892--Works cited!https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dq_0tJvFgEFuU1ZpZQ3E_LcuLc-RrTML8fSt9ILWb6k/edit?usp=sharing --Intro and outro music thanks to Kevin MacLeod. You can visit his site here: http://incompetech.com/. Which is where we found our music!
The Villisca Ax Murders of June 1912 remain an enduring and unsettling enigma in American criminal history. In this quaint small Iowa town on a pleasant summer's night, eight unsuspecting victims - including six children - were bludgeoned to death as they slept following a church service. Despite a nationwide manhunt, multiple suspects and two trials, the murder remains unsolved. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-conn/support
Sometime around midnight between Sunday, June 9, and Monday, June 10, 1912, a person or persons entered a home in Villisca, Iowa, and bludgeoned to death eight people sleeping there, including two adults and six children aged 5 through 12. (Violence towards children warning) The killings became known as the “Villisca Axe Murders,” and are easily the most notorious murders in Iowa history. The murders spawned nearly ten years of investigations, repeated jury hearings, a slander suit and murder trial, and numerous other litigations and trials. This crime made and broke political careers. Did we mention its unsolved? True Crime Guys YouTube EVERYTHING TRUE CRIME GUYS: https://linktr.ee/Truecrimeguysproductions True Crime Guys Music: True Crime Guys Music on Spotify OhMyGaia.com Code: Creeper Patreon.com/truecrimeguys Patreon.com/sandupodcast Merch: truecrimeguys.threadless.com Sources: https://www.annmarieackermann.com/german-ax-murderer-in-america/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Villisca_axe_murders https://medium.com/mel-magazine/the-father-daughter-duo-who-found-the-truth-behind-a-string-of-century-old-murders-8f4725322e01 https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-ax-murderer-who-got-away-117037374/ https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2017/12/08/villisca-axe-murders-iowa-bill-james-rachel-mccarthy-james-paul-mueller-man-train-book/934910001/ The Villisca Ax Murders | That Chapter Podcast Beth H. Klingensmith. “The 1910s Ax Murders: An Overview of the McClaughry Theory.” Emporia State University Research Seminar, July 2006; Nick Kowalczyk. “Blood, Gore, Tourism: The Ax Murderer Who Saved a Small Town.” Salon.com, April 29, 2012; Roy Marshall. Villisca: The True Account of the Unsolved Mass Murder That Stunned The Nation. Chula Vista : Aventine Press, 2003; Omaha World-Herald, June 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 1912; December 27, 1913; June 10, 2012.
Hey, it's bonus episode that takes listeners back a couple of years to our season on the Villisca Ax Murders and explores the serial killer that Troy believes committed the murders in Iowa, as well as five other towns across the Midwest. But this episode is a little different since we'll also take a look at the grim anniversary of the Newton Murders in Massachusetts, that other authors believe may be linked to Villisca. What do you think? Listen to his bonus show and delve into the stories!Check out our website at http://americanhauntingspodcast.comWant a new episode of American Hauntings every week, plus some awesome perks and discounts? Become a Patreon Supporter!Find books by Troy Taylor at americanhauntingsbooks.comPodcast merchandise at americanhauntingsclothing.com And don't forget to check out our social media pages for more spooky stuff!Our Sponsors:* Check out Factor 75 and use my code hauntingspod50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/* Check out Shopify and use my code hauntings for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/american-hauntings-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In 1912, Villisca, Iowa, 8 people were sleeping, but not for long. In what is probably the most infamous ax murder case in history, we take a look at what happened, the potential suspects, and the haunting aftermath. Send your spooky stories to mikeohhello@gmail.com! Researched by Benj Button thatchapter@night.co for business inquiries
Sara and Danny cover a still-unsolved mass murder from 1912, where a family of six and two guests were bludgeoned to death in their Villisca, Iowa home. They get into the events leading up to the murders, the investigation, and the three major suspects - one of whom may have been a serial killer. RESOURCES: https://www.villiscaiowa.com/ https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2022/06/09/1912-villisca-ax-murders-what-to-know-iowa-cold-case/7567590001/ https://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/villisca-axe-murders/ http://iagenweb.org/boards/montgomery/documents/index.cgi?read=114416 https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-ax-murderer-who-got-away-117037374/ Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Villisca Axe Murders are well known, but before & after Villisca several families had been axed to death... many of the cases share eerie similarities. Iowa, Texas, Oregon, Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Louisiana, & Hinterkaifeck (Germany) have all been plagued with loss of life due to ax massacres. Feat Angie Velasquez
Who dunnit?! You are about to find out... or maybe not.. as we wrap up this terrifying and story with the list of possible suspects. If Zak Bagans can figure it out I think we can too.
In a small town in Iowa in 1912 eight people were murdered in the grisliest of ways while they slept. Local reputations were ruined when accusations flew, but could a drifting serial killer working across the Midwest have been behind it? Learn all about it with Josh and Chuck in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WARNING! This episode gets a little brutal so prepare yourself! We are talking about the horrifying and unsolved ax murder case in Villisca, Iowa involving 8 people who were silently slain in the night.. and even though we aren't always proud of it.. we make fun of it anyway. Enjoy the show and laugh a little why don't ya?
In 1912, in Villisca Iowa….the Moore family was considered affluent in their small community – and they were VERY well liked - until they were all brutally murdered in their beds by an unknown monster. Was it a serial killer? A creepy window peeper? Or a supernatural entity? Thank for listening, and sleep well… Listen ad-free and get multiple versions of every sleep story (and support the show) by joining our Patreon! Just go to: Patreon.com/truecrimesleepstories Follow on SOCIAL MEDIA: • INSTAGRAM: @truecrimeirl @kellibrink @truecrimesleepstories • FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/truecrimesleepstories www.facebook.com/truecrimeirl • TIKTOK @truecrimeirl #mystery #truecrimeirl #truecrimesleepstories #truecrime #truecrimecommunity #truecrimepodcast #truecrimeaddict #truecrimejunkie #truecrimeobsessed #truecrimememes #unsolved #truecrimepodcasts #truecrimestories #truecrimeallthetime #truecrimeandchill #buzzfeedunsolvedtruecrime #buzzfeedunsolved #kellibrink #kelliberensbrink #sleepstory #sleepstories #asmr #truecrimegarage #crimejunkie #podcast #villisca --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/truecrimeirl/support
On this week's episode we delve into one of the most notorious murder cases in US history. In the early 1900's there lived a family in Villisca, Iowa who was brutally murdered in the middle of the night and still to this day the case remains unsolved. But who could have been responsible for such a horrific deed?
Join us this week as we sit down to discuss the Villisca Ax Murders that took place in 1912. References: https://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/villisca-axe-murders/ https://www.historicmysteries.com/villisca-axe-murders/ https://allthatsinteresting.com/villisca-axe-murders --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/truecrimescribe/support
In this episode Kaitie and Rhiannon discuss the crime that made the house the legend it is today. When on a dark June night 110 years ago, a person entered a quiet farm house and changed the town of Villisca forever. This is the thesis I discussed in the episode, Rundle, K. (2006, July 20). The 1910's Ax Murders An overview of the crimes and the McClaughry theory Beth H. Klingensmith HI815XA – Research Seminar: 2. RootsWeb. Retrieved June 16, 2022, from https://freepages.rootsweb.com/~bkling/genealogy/hi815%20moore%20history%20paper.pdf References for this Episode: https://sites.google.com/view/haunting-cases-podcast/episodes/episode-20-the-villisca-ax-murders-part-1
Today we discuss The Hardy House Murders, with excerpts from The Man From The Train by Bill James. This unsolved Iowa case has ties to the Villisca Ax Murders, which are also still unsolved to this day. Visit TrueCrimeIRL.com for more information and be sure to follow us on social media @truecrimeirl ! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/truecrimeirl/support
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Who committed the Villisca ax murders in 1912 Villisca, Iowa? This unsolved case involves the bloody murder of two adults and six children while in their beds. Was it a local senator? A cocaine addict? A reverend? The main from the train? We speculate in this entry.Twitter & Facebook: @macabrepediaInstagram: @macabrepediapodEmail us at: macabrepediapod@gmail.comRef:James, B., & James, R. M. C. (2017). The man from the train: The solving of a century-old serial killer mystery. Scribner. Magazine, S. (2012, June 8). The AX murderer who got away. Smithsonian.com. Retrieved April 17, 2022, from https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-ax-murderer-who-got-away-117037374/ The suspects in the villisca axe murders. The Suspects in the Villisca Axe House Murders. (n.d.). Retrieved April 17, 2022, from https://www.villiscaiowa.com/the-suspects.php Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Macabrepedia)
Sometime around midnight between Sunday, June 9, and Monday, June 10, 1912, a person or persons entered a modest house in Villisca, Iowa, and bludgeoned to death eight people sleeping there, including two adults and six children aged 5 through 12. The killings became known as the “Villisca Axe Murders,” and are easily the most notorious murders in Iowa history. Join Ashley and Sam as they discuss this horrible crime on The Creepshow Chronicles.
In 1912, in Villisca, Iowa, eight people were murdered with an ax inside the Moore family home. Six members of the Moore household and two sisters from the Stillinger family, who were staying overnight, were killed. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the infamous unsolved case known as the Villisca Ax Murders. There have been a number of suspects who have been looked at over the years. This is a case that continues to fascinate true crime sleuths in the online community. But, the question remains over a hundred years later, who committed the Villisca ax murders? You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetime Visit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise, and donation information An Emash Digital production
You may have heard about the Villisca Ax Murders in Iowa in 1912. But have you heard of the two 1911 Colorado Springs cases that kicked off the investigation for a serial ax killer? Listen to Altitude Crime today! Source materials available at altitudecrime.com.
When 8 residents - including 6 children - are murdered in their beds, everyone is stunned at how the killer so easily disappeared into the night. Tune in to hear all about how Josiah Moore, his wife, Sarah, their children and two of their friends were bludgeoned to death in 1912. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creepycases-spookyspaces/message
Long before serial killers and mass murders had become a normal part of life, two adults and 6 children were found brutally murdered in their beds in a small mid-western town. The bloody Villisca Ax Murders have stumped authorities for over a century, despite numerous suspects, two trials, and a confession. To this day ghosts are still reaching out trying to shed light on the truth. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
On June 12, 1912, the residents of Villisca, Iowa woke to find their small town changed forever. Sometime during the night the well-known Moore family and their two overnight guests were killed in their beds. The murder weapon: an ax taken from the Moore property. Left behind was a crime scene so horrifying and odd that people are still trying to make sense of it over one hundred years later.
Join us this week as we wrap up our 2 part episode on the tragic murders in Villisca.
This week we are taking a look and the disturbing Villisca Ax Murders that occurred in Villisca, Iowa.Don’t forget to follow and review on Apple podcast and check out our Facebook group!
In this episode, Jackie and Kim share ghost stories over drinks, and Kim tells the story of the Villisca Axe Murders.Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Villisca_axe_murdershttps://youtu.be/BY_phNEaceEhttp://www.villisca.com/story_02.htmhttps://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.desmoinesregister.com/amp/2208204001https://www.hauntedrooms.com/nebraska/omaha/haunted-places#:~:text=%20The%20Most%20Haunted%20places%20in%20Omaha%2C%20Nebraska,pub%20that%20is%20reputed%20to%20be...%20More%20Follow our page on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Podcast/True-Crime-Rhymes-With-Vodka-109640140621472/Subscribe to our channel on YouTube (don't forget to click that bell):https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTvW6yIJEbxlPvf31ENdcrgFollow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/truecrimerhymeswithvodka/?igshid=6642ccous5go
We are doing a special in this episode and the next for spooky scary Halloween! Be sure to listen with the lights on. In this episode, the theme was Ghost Stories. Logan talks about La Llorona. Kendall discusses the Villisca Ax Murders and the haunting aftermath. Also, we have a special treat for you after our tales!Please check us out at our website, talesaplenty.com, or on Facebook and Instagram! Spread the word by sharing us with your friends and family. Also, we'd love to hear ideas for themes and your own tales! Email us at talesaplenty@outlook.com.
Episode 14. The Villisca Axe Murders In 1912, an entire family and their two guests were murdered while sleeping in their beds. The culprit was a vicious killer wielding an axe and a motive that we will never know. This brutal event left their town forever infamous. Ttoday, it has become a hot spot for ghost hunters and paranormal investigators - leaving the lives of the victims as nothing more than background noise to the macabre story. Sources: the Smithsonian, the Daily Crate City, VilliscaIowa.com, Murdered In Their Beds: The History. & Hauntings of the Villisca Ax Murders, the Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa), the La Crosse Tribune, the Denison Review, Ghost Adventures, the Witchita Beacon, Iowa Cold Cases, Des Moines Register, Man from the Train, MSN.com, Adams County Free Press, Pierre Weekly Free Press, Chanute Daily Tribune, Quad City Times, Abilene Daily Chronicle
Hallo-week Episode 3: Back in the 1900’s, the town of Villisca, Iowa was just starting to come onto the map. A thriving town, it wasn't long before the Moore family set down their roots. What was once a “pretty place” would soon hold a house of nightmares. Even to this day, there are many unanswered questions about what truly happened at the Villisca Ax Murder House.
Listen to the story of the infamous Villisca Ax Murders of Iowa and follow along as we dive deeper into each theory surrounding the case. Sources: https://the-line-up.com/villisca-axe-murders-suspects https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-ax-murderer-who-got-away-117037374/ https://villiscaiowa.com/the-victims.php https://allthatsinteresting.com/villisca-axe-murders https://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/villisca-axe-murders/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/crimeovercoffee/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crimeovercoffee/support
G.G. and Mama Mary get into the history of the Villisca Ax Murders. In part 1 we learn about this history of the family and suspects in the murders of the Moore Family. In part 2 you will hear about the paranormal activity that goes on in the house even today. paranormalxl@writeme.com
The Vilisca Ax Murders took place in 1912 when 8 people where murdered by a mysterious killer with an ax in Villisca Iowa --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/randomness-121-knighteth/support
Sometime after midnight on June 10th 1912, 106 years ago, an unknown person or persons entered the home of the Moore family home located at 508 e. 2nd Street in Villisca, Iowa and violently ended the lives of 8 people, Josieh Moore 43, his wife Sarah Moore 39, and their children Herman 11, Katherine 10, Boyd 7, Paul 5 and two neighbor children Lena Stillinger 12 and her sister Ina only 8. The murders soon became known as the Villisca Ax Murders and started what would become the most notorious murders in Iowa history and remains unsolved to this day. "Villisca Ax Murder House" Moore Family and the two Stillinger girls Rev. Kelly Rev Kelly and his wife Mansfield For further reading https://www.amazon.com/Murdered-Their-Beds-Troy-Taylor/dp/1892523787
This episode revisits the Villisca murders. In 1912, a small Iowa town was the scene of a chilling and brutal crime. Eight people were murdered in their beds by an assailant who has never been identified. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Episode 60: Villisca Ax Murders Noelle walks us through the Villisca Ax Murders that occurred in 1912 in Villisca, Iowa! This story contains: 1. Murder in Iowa! (8 victims!) 2. Unsolved Crime! (So many suspects!) 3. Serial Killer? (Maybe?) 4. Robert Laursen Jr, paranormal investigator, stabbed himself in the chest when he investigated the house! (Wowza.) 5. Hauntings: footsteps, fog, children’s voices! (There’s a ghost tour! YOU can spend the night there for the small sum of $428! Tell us how your visit went.) Sweet Dreams XOXOZzzz.
In a small town in Iowa in 1912 eight people were murdered in the grisliest of ways while they slept. Local reputations were ruined when accusations flew, but could a drifting serial killer working across the Midwest have been behind it? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
In a small town in Iowa in 1912 eight people were murdered in the grisliest of ways while they slept. Local reputations were ruined when accusations flew, but could a drifting serial killer working across the Midwest have been behind it? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
This week, Carter and Wenndy look deeper into a local feud and an alleged affair leading up the murders in Villisca. Suspects in the Villisca Ax Murders include a hired assassin, a transient, a serial killer and a reverend who claimed God told him to “slay utterly”.
One night in the sleepy town of Villisca, Iowa, 8 people were hacked to death in their beds. Prior to this, Villisca had been a thriving, prosperous, and mostly crime-free town. Afterwards, Villisca would never be the same. Carter and Wenndy re-examine the day leading up the Villisca Ax Murders, the crime scene, and the immediate investigation into the deaths of the Moore family and the Stillinger girls.
In the first part of our most involved episode yet, we return to the true crime genre to explore the theme of rural murders. Nikki recounts our neighboring state's tragedy with the Villisca Ax Murders, and our first special guest, Aaron E. Sullivan, provides an unsettling account of his favorite true crime story: The Bloody Benders. You'll want to sleep with the lights on tonight.
Host Aaron Gernes interviews Dr. Ed Epperly, nationally recognized expert historian of the Villisca Ax Murders. The brutal slaying of eight people that occurred on June 10, 1912 shocked the town of Villisca, IA and launched a years long investigation. To this day, the case remains unsolved. Dr. Epperly has been investigating the history of these events since 1955, when he was a UNI student doing a report on Iowa history. Dr. Epperly will be at the Franklin Avenue library on Tuesday, October 25 at 6:30 PM to share his research and answer questions. As part of the event there will be a screening of the short documentary Axman about Epperly and his obsession with this case. Music credits: "Young, Tough and Terrible" by The Losers / CC BY-NC
Early one morning in 1912, the residents of Villisca, Iowa, discovered a horrible scene: An entire family had been brutally murdered in their sleep. In this week's episode of the Futility Closet podcast we'll describe the gruesome crime, which has baffled investigators for a hundred years. We'll also follow the further adventures of German sea ace Felix von Luckner and puzzle over some fickle bodyguards. Please consider becoming a patron of Futility Closet -- on our Patreon page you can pledge any amount per episode, and all contributions are greatly appreciated. You can change or cancel your pledge at any time, and we've set up some rewards to help thank you for your support. You can also make a one-time donation via the Donate button in the sidebar of the Futility Closet website. Sources for our feature on the Villisca ax murders: Roy Marshall, Villisca, 2003. “Suspect Is Held for Ax Murders,” [Spokane, Wash.] Spokesman-Review, May 15, 1917. “Says He Killed Eight at God's Command,” New York Times, Sept. 2, 1917. “Tells of Killing Six With an Axe in 1912,” Associated Press, March 29, 1931. “Iowa Town Marks 90th Anniversary of Unsolved Ax Murders,” Associated Press, June 9, 2002. “Infamous Villisca Ax Donated to Villisca Historical Society,” Spencer [Iowa] Daily Reporter, Oct. 31, 2006. Listener Rini Rikka writes, "Doch is very hard to comprehend for someone who is just starting to learn German. Besides the main usage as a short answer, it has lots of other meanings that help shorten the speech a bit. Unfortunately for the non-natives, those other meanings cannot always be translated with the same word, but with some practice you'll get the feeling where and how to use it. If you'd like to read about it, here’s a good explanation of the word in English." This week's lateral thinking puzzle was contributed by listener David White, who sent these corroborating links (warning: these spoil the puzzle). You can listen using the player above, download this episode directly, or subscribe on iTunes or via the RSS feed at http://feedpress.me/futilitycloset.Many thanks to Doug Ross for the music in this episode. If you have any questions or comments you can reach us at podcast@futilitycloset.com. Thanks for listening!
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In 1912, a small Iowa town was the scene of a chilling and brutal crime. Eight people were murdered in their beds by an assailant who has never been identified. Read the show notes here. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers