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The Night Owl: True Ghost Stories

The Villisca Axe Murder House - Part I (Campfire)

The Night Owl: True Ghost Stories

Night Owl Paranormal Investigations

Spooky, True Crime, Spirit, Ghost Stories, Haunted, History, Paranormal, Paranormal Investigation, Hauntings, Scary, Ghost, Paranormal Activity, Society & Culture

4.8 β€’ 3.1K Ratings

πŸ—“οΈ 28 July 2025

⏱️ 75 minutes

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Summary

Prepare yourself to venture into one of the most chilling true crime cases in American history β€” the 1912 Villisca Axe Murders. This is part of our Campfire Series β€” a storytelling format where we gather firsthand accounts, interviews, and stories connected to a haunted location. Unlike our usual investigative episodes where my team and I conduct on-site investigations, these campfire installments bring together voices from afar to share their lived experiences. In this special two-part serie...

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0:00.0

Listener discretion is advised. This Campfire series contains detailed accounts of real-life violence,

0:05.7

including the brutal murders of children, references to animal harm, and personal stories

0:09.7

involving emotionally difficult subject matter, including inappropriate behavior.

0:14.2

While some guests are sharing their experiences publicly, others will remain anonymous.

0:18.6

In those cases, names and identifying details have been changed to protect their privacy.

0:23.2

Our intent is not to accuse, speculate, or sensationalize,

0:26.8

but to respectfully honor these voices and explore the emotional and paranormal impact these events had on those involved.

0:34.4

The Night Out Podcast, Campfire Episode 14, The Valiska Axe Murder House, Part 1.

0:44.6

Welcome to the Night Owl podcast. I'm your host Stephen Ballou, and this is a place for all your

0:48.8

rest of spirits out there to tune in and hear true tales of the paranormal. I hunt these stories down,

0:54.3

capture them from the mouths of those who've experienced them,

0:56.8

and share them with you right here.

0:59.2

We're currently looking for more personal ghost stories or haunted locations,

1:02.3

so if you or someone you know has one,

1:04.4

please submit it to us for consideration.

1:06.5

Go to the nightout podcast.com,

1:08.5

click on the submit your story page,

1:10.4

and let us hear your ghost

1:11.2

story.

1:17.6

Tonight, we venture into one of the most chilling true crime cases in American history,

1:23.3

the 1912 Veliska Axe murders.

1:26.2

This will be part of our campfire series, a storytelling format where we gather first-hand accounts,

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