The infamous axe murders of The Hill family in Ardenwald, Oregon on June 9, 1911, has left behind a 120 plus year mystery. The victims William Hill , his wife, Ruth and their two children Philip and Dorothy were left unrecognizable by their brutal attack. The case drew significant attention due to the violent nature of the crimes and the mysterious circumstances surrounding them. Despite extensive investigations, the murders remain unsolved to this day.

⚠️ this case involves the brutal murder and sexual assault of The Hill family. In this episode we do discuss topics that aren’t suitable for all audiences⚠️

Sources:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ardenwald_axe_murders

https://www.clermontsun.com/2022/10/19/the-brutal-axe-murders-of-the-hill-family/amp

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milwaukie,_Oregon

https://www.milwaukieoregon.gov/planning/milwaukie-history-series-articles

https://www.ardenwald.org

https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/s/VPWAmjfBlO

https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/over-a-century-ago-a-mysterious-axe-murderer-rode-the-rails-chopping-up-families-along-the-way

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Villisca_axe_murders

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