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Jan 2024
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Ep.56 - The Villisca Ax Murders

Mike Oh
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In 1912, Villisca, Iowa, 8 people were sleeping, but not for long. In what is probably the most infamous ax murder case in history, we take a look at what happened, the potential suspects, and the haunting aftermath. Send your spooky stories to mikeohhello@gmail.com!  Researched by Benj Button thatchapter@night.co for business inquiries Learn more about yo ... Show More
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