The Villisca Axe Murders
June 10, 1912
Sometime between the evening of June 10th and the early morning of June 11, 1912, a horrible crime was committed. A family of six, along with two friends who were spending the night, were murdered by an unknown, axe wielding assailant while they slept. A lengthy investigation ensured and four prime suspects were determined.
While the Villisca Axe Murder is terrifying in isolation, what makes it more disturbing is the events occurring in nearby towns and states at the time. Someone was going through the Midwest committing murders at random but always using the same weapon…
