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The Night Owl: True Ghost Stories

The Villisca Axe Murder House - Part III (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

4.83.1K Ratings

🗓️ 29 September 2025

⏱️ 83 minutes

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Summary

More than a century ago, in the quiet town of Villisca, Iowa… a horrifying crime shattered a sense of small-town innocence: two adults and six children were brutally murdered in their sleep with an axe. The case remains unsolved to this day. Today, the home where it happened still stands — preserved not just as a historical site, but as one of the most chilling and active paranormal locations in the country. Previously on this Campfire Series, listeners heard from the current tour guide of th...

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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.

0:34.3

The Night Out Podcast, Campfire Episode 16, The Feliska Axe Murder House, Part 3.

0:44.4

Welcome to the Night Out podcast. I'm your host Stephen Ballou, and this is a place for all your restless spirits out there to tune in and hear true tales of the paranormal.

0:52.4

I hunt these stories down, capture them from the mouths of those who've experienced them,

0:56.6

and share them with you right here.

0:59.0

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

1:02.1

so if you or someone you know has one,

1:04.2

please submit it to us for consideration.

1:06.3

Go to the nightoutpodcast.com,

1:08.4

click on the submit your story page,

1:10.1

and let us hear your ghost story.

1:17.3

More than a century ago in the quiet town of Aliska, Iowa, a horrifying crime shattered a

1:22.9

sense of small town innocence. Two adults and six children were brutally murdered in their sleep with

1:28.7

an axe. The case remains unsolved to this day. Today the home where it happened still stands,

1:35.6

preserved not just as a historical site, but as one of the most chilling and active paranormal

1:40.3

locations in the country. Previously on this campfire series, we spoke with the current tour guide of the

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