EPISODE · Jan 8, 2026 · 37 MIN
Unsolved in the Heartland: The Villisca Axe Murders
In this episode, we walk through one of the most haunting unsolved cases in American history: the 1912 Villisca Axe Murders. We explore the suspects, the theories that divided a town, the strange clues left behind, and the chilling possibility that the killer returned to the Stillinger girls’ room after the murders.If you enjoy the episode, follow along for more folklore, true crime, and the uncanny:Instagram & TikTok: @downthecrookedpath
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