The Villisca Axe Murders (1912) — The Unsolved Family Massacre

In June of 1912, the quiet town of Villisca, Iowa, woke to an unimaginable horror. Eight people — a family of six and two young guests — were found brutally murdered inside their home. No one heard a sound. No one saw the killer leave. And more than a century later, this case remains one of the most chilling unsolved crimes in American history. In this episode of The Dark Notebook, we revisit the events leading up to that night, explore the eerie details discovered by investigators, and walk through the unsettling theories that still haunt Villisca today. 📚 Story: Based on historical accounts of the 1912 Villisca Axe Murders