The House That Held Its Breathe: Villisca Axe Murders
The House That Held Its Breathe: Villisca Axe Murders

The House That Held Its Breathe: Villisca Axe Murders

August 06, 2025 10:28pm
54:25
Season 1
Episode 23
Explicit

In this chilling episode of Low Expectations, we step inside the quiet, creaking walls of a house frozen in time. On the night of June 9th, 1912, the small town of Villisca, Iowa was shattered by a brutal and still-unsolved crime: the savage axe murder of eight people—two adults, six children—all slaughtered in their sleep. Who could have committed such a heinous act? And why?We unravel the eerie timeline, explore the many suspects (including a traveling preacher and a deranged serial killer), and examine the unsettling evidence left behind in the still, suffocating house. With whispers of cover-ups, confessions, and paranormal echoes that linger to this day, this case is more than just murder—it’s a mystery soaked in blood and shadow.Turn off the lights. Lock your doors. And whatever you do... don’t breathe too loud. The house is still listening.đŸ”Ș Listener discretion is advised.đŸŽ™ïž New episodes every Wednesday and Saturday.Email us your stories at : thelowexpectationspods@gmail.comInstagram: @lowexpectationspodcastYoutube: @lowexpectationspodcast#TrueCrime #Paranormal #Villisca #AxeMurders #HauntedHistory #LowExpectationsPod #UnsolvedMystery

Episode Details

Duration:54:25
Published:August 06, 2025 10:28pm
File Size:49.8 MB
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In this chilling episode of Low Expectations, we step inside the quiet, creaking walls of a house frozen in time. On the night of June 9th, 1912, the small town of Villisca, Iowa was shattered by a brutal and still-unsolved crime: the savage axe murder of eight people—two adults, six children—all slaughtered in their sleep. Who could have committed such a heinous act? And why?We unravel the eerie timeline, explore the many suspects (including a traveling preacher and a deranged serial killer), a...

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