Murder, Mayhem, & Merlot

Murder, Mayhem, & Merlot Episode 14: Villisca Axe Murders


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In the early morning of June 10th, 1912 the eerie and horrific murder of a family of six and two young girls staying with friends took place. The entire Moore family and two family friends, the Stillinger sisters, were struck several times in the head by a crazed axe murderer. Several strange clues were left in the house after the murders, but nothing ever led to a killer. The mystery remains unsolved almost 111 years later. Who do you think committed these gruesome murders and better yet...why?Resources:
  • https://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/villisca-axe-murders/
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aABFIzfg72A
  • https://allthatsinteresting.com/villisca-axe-murders
  • https://www.villiscaiowa.com/
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Murder, Mayhem, & MerlotBy Cayla Kinley and Kaitie Kelly