The Villisca ax murders were a series of unsolved homicides that occurred in 1912 in the town of Villisca, Iowa. The gruesome event took place during the night of June 9-10, when six members of the Moore family and two houseguests were found bludgeoned to death with an axe. The victims included Josiah and Sarah Moore, their four children, and two young girls who were staying overnight. The murders shocked the small community and garnered national attention. The Villisca ax murders continue to fascinate and disturb individuals interested in true crime and unsolved mysteries.
The Victims
