The Villisca Axe Murders

On June 10, 1912, eight people were found dead in the Moore’s home in Villisca, Iowa. The murders spawned nearly ten years of investigations, repeated grand jury hearings, a spectacular slander suit, murder trials, and numerous minor litigations. Law enforcement agencies from neighbouring counties and states joined forces, and bloodhounds were brought in to track down the killer. The crime made and broke political careers, pitted neighbours against neighbours, friends against friends and family against family. Accusations, rumours and suspicion ran rampant among the community and townspeople began to distinguish and identify themselves by who they believed committed the crime. Even on the first day after the crime was discovered, there was a large number of suspects and murder confessions came in from those who were not even suspected. So who committed the Villisca Axe Murders on June 10, 1912? Join The Lady Dicks as they travel back to Iowa in 1912 to visit the story of the Villisca Axe Murders, and the house that remains haunted because of them. If you enjoy this episode, please rate and review us on your favourite app. And if that’s not enough you can join us on Patreon at the haunted pods. You can connect with the Haunted Ladies on Facebook and Instagram @thehauntedpods and on Twitter @theladydicks. This episode was researched and voiced by Nikki K., Andrea C. & Tae H., the “Haunted Ladies.” And was written, edited and produced by Tae H. You can find the Haunted Podcasts online at www.thehauntedpodcasts.com or email questions, comments or inquiries to stories@thehauntedpodcasts.com. For full resources and show notes please visit www.thehauntedpodcasts.com.

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