This week, A.C. guides you through one of America’s most haunting unsolved mysteries: the Villisca Axe Murders. In June 1912, a quiet Iowa town was shaken by the brutal massacre of the Moore family and two young guests, found bludgeoned to death in their own home. Despite the horrific crime scene and a long list of suspects, the killer was never brought to justice. Was it a wandering madman, a spurned business rival, or something even more sinister lurking in the dark? Join us as we explore the chilling events of that night and the ghostly legacy that still hangs over Villisca

Trigger warning read by: Andrew R.

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Apex Music

Background Music:

Brock Hewitt: Stories in Sound

Jumpel

Weary Pines

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Betacut

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Villisca_axe_murders

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2022/06/09/1912-villisca-ax- murders-what-to-know-iowa-cold-case/7567590001/

https://allthatsinteresting.com/villisca-axe-murders

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This week, A.C. takes you into the chilling world of Belle Gunness, a woman who appeared to be a grieving widow and devoted mother but was actually one of America's most prolific female serial killers. On her quiet Indiana farm, Belle lured suitors with promises of love and a new life—only to murder them and bury their bodies in her yard. Was she the victim of a tragic fire, or did she fake her death and vanish into the night? Dive into the twisted mind of Belle Gunness as we unravel the truth behind the legend.

Trigger warning read by: Douglas

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Intro/Outro music by:

Apex Music

Background Music:

Kevin Macleod

AK

Richard Bodgers

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Volo

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belle_Gunness

https://www.biography.com/crime/belle-gunness

https://laportecountyhistory.org/exhibits/belle-gunness/ https://www.historicalcrimedetective.com/ccca/belle-gunness-story/

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This week, A.C. takes you along Virginia’s scenic Colonial Parkway, where beauty turns to terror. Between 1986 and 1989, a series of brutal killings claimed the lives of young couples, leaving their bodies abandoned near lovers' lanes. With no clear motive and no leads, the cases grew cold, leaving families desperate for answers. Was it the work of a serial killer or something even more sinister? Join us as we uncover the haunting mysteries behind the Colonial Parkway Murders, where justice remains elusive.

Trigger warning read by: Michelle Nagesar
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Apex Music
Background Music
Prigida Daniel Zambo John Hayes Weary Pines
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Tomas Herudek
Sources:
https://colonialparkwaymurders.com/ https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/cold-cases/colonial-parkway-murders/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colonial_Parkway_murders
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**This episode was written, research, and produced by A.C. Roberts**