RESIDENCE VILLISCA, IOWA

Villisca Axe Murder House

Villisca, Iowa

The scene of an unsolved 1912 mass murder, restored to its period appearance and open for overnight stays.

History

Eight people, including six children, were killed in this small home in a crime never solved. The house has been returned to its 1912 condition and welcomes daytime tours and overnight investigations. Guests report children’s voices, moving objects and falling sensations in the attic.

Reported phenomena

Children's voices, thrown objects, and EVPs captured overnight.