Whispers of Crime

Whispers of Crime

by Lana Cross

Season 1

Whispers in the Dark: The Villisca Axe Murders

In the quiet town of Villisca, Iowa, the night of June 9, 1912, would be marked by one of the most chilling and brutal unsolved crimes in American history. Eight innocent lives, including six children, were taken in their sleep by an unknown assailant wielding an axe. Over a century later, the mystery of the Villisca Axe Murders remains unsolved, shrouded in rumors, suspects, and dark secrets. Join host Tara Voss as she delves deep into the twisted tale of the Moore family murders, exploring the chilling details, potential suspects, and eerie theories that have haunted this small town for over 100 years. Was it a traveling preacher with a dark side? A businessman with a grudge? Or was it someone even closer to the victims? Tune in as we uncover the whispers of the past, explore the evidence, and ask the unsettling question: could the killer still be out there?