The Villisca Axe Murders

Welcome to Villisca, Iowa—home to friendly neighbors, charming farms, and one of the most brutal unsolved axe murders in American history. This week, we take a cheerful little stroll into utter horror with the Villisca Axe Murders—because nothing says “Midwestern hospitality” like eight people bludgeoned in their sleep by a mystery guest. In 1912, someone crept into the Moore family’s home, committed a full-blown massacre, and then… stuck around? Covered mirrors, made a plate of food, maybe did a little redecorating? Eight people. One axe. No motive. No sense of urgency from investigators who were like, “Let’s invite the whole town to trample the crime scene—what could go wrong?”Thanks for listening! If you have a minute, please rate, review, and subscribe. You can also find us on social media @twistedandmysterious and email us your personal stories or story suggestions to [email protected].