Episode
Selects: Who Committed the 1912 Villisca Ax Murders?
55:21
Published: Sat Feb 25 2023
Description
In a small town in Iowa in 1912 eight people were murdered in the grisliest of ways while they slept. Local reputations were ruined when accusations flew, but could a drifting serial killer working across the Midwest have been behind it? Learn all about it with Josh and Chuck in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Josh shares a disturbing episode about the Veliska axe murders, which is one of the most unsettling murders in American true crime history.
00:00 - 03:42 (03:42)
Summary
Josh shares a disturbing episode about the Veliska axe murders, which is one of the most unsettling murders in American true crime history. He also talks about his new podcast and an interesting story about a stranded Russian astronaut.
EpisodeSelects: Who Committed the 1912 Villisca Ax Murders?
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In June 1912, a family of six and two staying guests were murdered with an axe in Villisca, Iowa, and the killer was never caught despite a lengthy investigation.
03:42 - 07:23 (03:40)
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In June 1912, a family of six and two staying guests were murdered with an axe in Villisca, Iowa, and the killer was never caught despite a lengthy investigation.
EpisodeSelects: Who Committed the 1912 Villisca Ax Murders?
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A man enters a house with an axe and an oil lamp, and uses the flat side of the axe to kill the occupant of the house.
07:23 - 14:44 (07:21)
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A man enters a house with an axe and an oil lamp, and uses the flat side of the axe to kill the occupant of the house. Axes were common in households back in the day and were called weapons of convenience.
EpisodeSelects: Who Committed the 1912 Villisca Ax Murders?
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The crime scene of the Clutter family murders was not properly preserved as over 100 people trampled through the house, including locals who were allowed to enter and take photos, leading to potential contamination of evidence.
14:44 - 19:50 (05:06)
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The crime scene of the Clutter family murders was not properly preserved as over 100 people trampled through the house, including locals who were allowed to enter and take photos, leading to potential contamination of evidence.
EpisodeSelects: Who Committed the 1912 Villisca Ax Murders?
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Huck and actor Guillermo Diaz talk about the importance of space exploration and their admiration for astronauts.
19:50 - 24:30 (04:39)
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Huck and actor Guillermo Diaz talk about the importance of space exploration and their admiration for astronauts. Additionally, they discuss how anyone, regardless of their background or status, can become a criminal suspect.
EpisodeSelects: Who Committed the 1912 Villisca Ax Murders?
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The townspeople of Mansfield suspected FF Jones of being involved in the murder case, but there wasn't enough evidence to bring him to trial.
24:30 - 30:47 (06:16)
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The townspeople of Mansfield suspected FF Jones of being involved in the murder case, but there wasn't enough evidence to bring him to trial. Despite the rumors, the situation remained unresolved.
EpisodeSelects: Who Committed the 1912 Villisca Ax Murders?
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A man who sent a lewd letter to a woman in response to a job ad was taken to court after the woman was allegedly found with her night clothes hiked up over her waist.
30:47 - 36:25 (05:38)
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A man who sent a lewd letter to a woman in response to a job ad was taken to court after the woman was allegedly found with her night clothes hiked up over her waist. Although the court did not directly mention sexual assault, the man's letter was deemed obscene.
EpisodeSelects: Who Committed the 1912 Villisca Ax Murders?
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This podcast episode discusses the Villisca Axe Murders that took place in 1912, exploring the possible theories and suspects involved, as well as the impact the event had on the small Iowa town.
36:25 - 41:27 (05:02)
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This podcast episode discusses the Villisca Axe Murders that took place in 1912, exploring the possible theories and suspects involved, as well as the impact the event had on the small Iowa town.
EpisodeSelects: Who Committed the 1912 Villisca Ax Murders?
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The podcast explores various theories surrounding the identity of the Texarkana Phantom Killer, including the possibility of multiple killers and the motive behind the murders.
41:27 - 44:57 (03:30)
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The podcast explores various theories surrounding the identity of the Texarkana Phantom Killer, including the possibility of multiple killers and the motive behind the murders.
EpisodeSelects: Who Committed the 1912 Villisca Ax Murders?
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This episode delves into the unsolved case of the Phantom Killer, who murdered several people in the Midwest and was never caught, despite extensive efforts by law enforcement.
44:57 - 49:31 (04:33)
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This episode delves into the unsolved case of the Phantom Killer, who murdered several people in the Midwest and was never caught, despite extensive efforts by law enforcement.
EpisodeSelects: Who Committed the 1912 Villisca Ax Murders?
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The podcast hosts encourage listeners to share their stories with them, and discuss one man's struggles with iron-deficient anemia.
49:31 - 53:13 (03:41)
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The podcast hosts encourage listeners to share their stories with them, and discuss one man's struggles with iron-deficient anemia.
EpisodeSelects: Who Committed the 1912 Villisca Ax Murders?
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Hosted by former NSYNC member Lance Bass, the new podcast tells his personal story and features the wild tale of a Russian astronaut who got stranded in space with no country to bring him back down.
53:13 - 55:11 (01:58)
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Hosted by former NSYNC member Lance Bass, the new podcast tells his personal story and features the wild tale of a Russian astronaut who got stranded in space with no country to bring him back down.