EP 99: "A Body in Every Bed” — The 1912 Villisca Axe Murders (Part II)

The Villisca Axe Murders didn’t just end with the brutal crime of 1912; the house itself has lived on with a legacy of hauntings, morbid tourism, and unanswered questions. In this final part of our deep dive, we trace how the infamous little white farmhouse became a historic landmark, a paranormal hotspot, and a site of both fascination and fear.⚠️ Content Warning: This episode covers graphic violence, child victims, unsettling hauntings, and self-harm. Listener discretion strongly advised.In This Episode:Darwin and Martha Linn saved the Villisca house from demolition and restored it to its 1912 state.Cold spots, whispers, shadowy figures, and the infamous attic door that seems to move on its own make the house a paranormal hotspot.Firsthand stories from skeptics-turned-believers who experienced footsteps, tugged clothing, toys moving, and even doppelgänger encounters inside the house.The 2014 Stabbing Incident: caretaker Johnny Houser recounts the night a ghost hunter stabbed himself inside the home, sparking questions about whether something in the house preys on the vulnerable.We explore the theories of residual hauntings, collective trauma, and why so many visitors leave convinced the house is steeped in dark energy.Despite this, we honor the victims: Josiah and Sarah Moore, their four children, and the Stillinger sisters, Lina and Ina, whose lives were cut short in a tragedy that should never be forgotten.While the crime remains unsolved, the legacy of the Villisca Axe Murder House lives on — both as a preserved historical site and as one of America’s most notorious paranormal destinations. Would you dare spend the night?“That’s Genevieve. And that’s Kaitlyn.”Sisters-in-law, best friends, former CNAs, and the sharp-witted duo behind Camping Is Canceled. Known for their mix of research-driven storytelling and unfiltered commentary, Gen and Kait tackle true crime cases (and paranormal rabbit holes) with empathy, curiosity, and a healthy dose of dark humor.📲 Instagram: @campingiscanceled 📲 TikTok: @campingiscanceled 📧 Contact: campingiscanceled@gmail.com🎧 Listen now — everywhere you get your podcasts.New episodes drop every Friday. Want more stories, no ads, and exclusive bonus episodes every Thursday? Join our Patreon to support the show!