
In this chilling episode of "Unusual & Unsolved," we journey back in time to the small town of Vallisca, Iowa, in 1912, where a gruesome and unsolved crime shocked the nation. Join us as we investigate the infamous Vallisca Axe Murders, a case marked by its brutality and the lingering sense of unease that haunts the community to this day. We explore the events leading up to the tragic discovery of eight victims brutally slain in their sleep, each struck down by the hand of an unknown assailant. Prepare to be captivated as we delve deep into the shadows of the past.
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References:
https://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/villisca-axe-murders/
https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-bayard-news-villisca-axe-murder/547985/?locale=en-US
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-ax-murderer-who-got-away-117037374/
https://ancestors.familysearch.org/en/9K6R-XLS/joseph-thomas-stillinger-1860-1946