Haunt in Villisca Axe Murder House 323 E 4th St Villisca, Ia 50864 Villisca, IOWA Montgomery Haunt


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Villisca Axe Murder House
323 E 4th St
Villisca, Ia 50864

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Believed to be haunted by the family that was murdered there. Doors slam, and ghost talk and lots of other things.

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	Karma [Neutral] Like Dislike Comment# 1549 11/9/2006 12:00:00 AM Edit Reply
mystic mambo Online Now!	For a fee they allow a team of up to five ghosthunters to spend the night in the house. Don`t axe me how much it cost though!!

	Like Dislike Comment# 9259 2/6/2008 6:15:00 PM Edit Reply
AnonymousVisiter ** US	Eight people had their heads axed off. it used to be a museum but i think they closed that down now.
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	Karma [Neutral] Like Dislike Comment# 12322 4/26/2008 3:23:00 PM Edit Reply
jtthering Last Seen: 7/15/2012 7:34:11 AM	I took a tour last summer and plan to spend the night this spring. It's $50 per person and you must have at least 5 people. The heating is provided by space heaters only so if it's cold out, they will not let you in... presumably because they're afraid of burning down their source of income. Fun place though. Will let everyone know more as things progress.

	Like Dislike Comment# 20731 10/13/2008 1:27:00 PM Edit Reply
AnonymousVisiter ** US	We are doing either a powerpoint or a poster on the villisca axe murder house in our 8th grade english class. I don't know what to write or how to start and it's due tomorrow! lmfao. oh well.. looks like it's not getting done. lol.
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	Karma [Neutral] Like Dislike Comment# 29288 3/22/2009 6:01:00 AM Edit Reply
esty Last Seen: 3/22/2009 5:54:05 AM	that is alot of muney for one person
	that is alot of muney for one person

	Karma [Neutral] Like Dislike Comment# 29289 3/22/2009 6:02:00 AM Edit Reply
esty Last Seen: 3/22/2009 5:54:05 AM	there was never electricty in the axe murder house!!!!!!!!! BOO

	Like Dislike Comment# 29968 4/1/2009 7:57:00 PM Edit Reply
AnonymousVisiter ** US	The murders occurred in 1912. Most households in the midwest that were in small towns or rural areas did not have electricity or indoor plumbing. Those were things that belonged in city homes. The entire Moore family, father, mother, and their four children were murdered as they slept. The other two children, Lena and Ina Stillinger, were murdered downstairs in the sewing room. It is believed that they heard the noise and were trying to get away when they were killed. The murderer left slabs of bacon in each room that a murder victim lie in. He also cooked and ate breakfast before leaving. The mirrors and windows were all covered, and the victims were covered with daytime clothing. A LOT of activity has been recorded here. There are numerous EVP's and videos of activity. $50 per person for a group of 5 is not much for an overnight. From what I understand, it is well worth it. Waverly Hills, in Louisville, Kentucky, charges $100 per person for an 8 hour overnight.
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	Like Dislike Comment# 33861 6/9/2009 10:28:00 PM Edit Reply
AnonymousVisiter WI US	So did they ever catch the killer? Does anyone know why the family was killed? Seems like a lot af details are being left out of this story-can anyone fill in the blanks?
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	Karma [Neutral] Like Dislike Comment# 35862 7/15/2009 1:06:00 AM Edit Reply
CCPI_FOUNDER Last Seen: 7/15/2009 12:20:07 PM	I've spent the night there 3 times and we are planning another trip in October! It's insane and definitely a must for any ghost hunter. It's 60 bucks now per person. No the killer was never caught. They have lots of ideas of why the family was killed but no one knows for sure. It is one of the greatest unsolved mysteries of our time.

	Like Dislike Comment# 36247 7/21/2009 9:44:00 AM Edit Reply
AnonymousVisiter ** US	There were many occupants after the murdered family. Through the years, electricity and indoor plumbing was added to the house. The house then sat empty for over a decade. A neighboring farmer bought the house and restored it back to the period of the murders, as a tourist attraction.
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	Like Dislike Comment# 40378 9/29/2009 10:14:00 AM Edit Reply
AnonymousVisiter ** US	The killer has not been caught, of course is dead now! It happened in 1912. There are many stories about who it might have been, no one knows... at least no one will tell if they do know! For the overnight the cost is $300.00 for 5 people anyone after that there is an additional fee. You stay in the home the whole night ALONE, NO TOUR GUIDE!! The fee to go during the day and visit is $10.00 per person. The house is NOT the Museum, the Museum is downtown, follow the signs. The tour guide will meet you there, let you look around, then follow him/her to the Cemetary, then to the house. You will have a guided tour, then he/she will leave you to look around yourself. Crazy things happen! Its a wonderful yet tragic place!!
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	Like Dislike Comment# 43430 10/31/2009 9:42:00 AM Edit Reply
AnonymousVisiter	It seems to be one axe murder of many happening from Colorado to NY in that time period. All happened in railroad towns on the weekend, except one. All contained children. Best suspects seem to be Henry Lee Moore, Andy Sawyer, Henry Whipple and Charles Mansfield. Some are said to be hit jobs put on by prominent politicians. Whoever it was knew train schedules and how to escape detection even while attacking people during the day in neighboring houses....or else the killer had help...
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	Like Dislike Comment# 43431 10/31/2009 9:47:00 AM Edit Reply
AnonymousVisiter	and they had a similar m/o. all were struck in the face and covered with clothes. all had cloth over the mirrors and mirrors; even the telephone in one. I don't think the meat was found in all rooms. just one. the lamps were all set on the floor. sometimes the chimney was removed. it seems the killer changed his clothes after the murder and made sure the scene was spotless. it is hard to uncover evidence to this day since the scene was contaminated by neighbors before the police arrived. we are left to speculate..
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	Like Dislike Comment# 43433 10/31/2009 9:52:00 AM Edit Reply
AnonymousVisiter	I think the killer got something out of destroying the faces since one wack would have killed the victims. He seemed to keep going post mortem. I think he stood on the bed during the attacks and kept one foot or knee on the victim..He was similar to the Ripper in that sense but only the faces..RIP poor souls...
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	Karma [Neutral] Like Dislike Comment# 45973 12/26/2009 10:41:00 AM Edit Reply
paranormaldylan12 Last Seen: 4/24/2011 9:15:23 PM	Back in 1912 when the the five children two parents and the guest was killed my Great Great Grandparents were right next to them (neighbors) they could tell u any thing about it even how bloody the axe was!!! The murder was never found but if ur scared to go about him dont worry hes in his 80's and 90's xD ill be going there spring break.

	Karma [Neutral] Like Dislike Comment# 45974 12/26/2009 10:46:00 AM Edit Reply
paranormaldylan12 Last Seen: 4/24/2011 9:15:23 PM	Some say there was two people and one killed the guest the the other guy killed the others

	Like Dislike Comment# 46762 1/16/2010 8:39:00 PM Edit Reply
AnonymousVisiter	There was a rash of axe murders in that period, especially across the midwest. Yes, they all had similar MO's, and happened in railroad towns. I live only 15 minutes from where another murder occurred, and the same types of things occurred there. However, it was a married couple, and no children were involved. Sadly, the house is gone now, so no investigating is possible. Check out Miller's Paranormal Research's page for info about one possible theory surrounding these murders.
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	Like Dislike Comment# 47620 1/31/2010 6:37:00 PM Edit Reply
AnonymousVisiter ** US	is there an age requirment?
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	Like Dislike Comment# 50734 4/15/2010 2:24:00 PM Edit Reply
AnonymousVisiter ** US	I've been to the villisca house with two of my friends, after standing in the house for a few min. we all got this really sick feeling, but none of us mentioned it until we walked back outside to get some lanterns. We were in there for a while, it's $10 before 5pm, and $20 after that, $300 to spend the night. We didn't see anything on the video, didn't see anything on the camera, didn't see anything there. But when we listened to the EVP later on we heard a lot of crazy shit!! Whisteling, a man's voice, a little girl whispering "LENA", and much more. I'd say it's worth the money. I don't think that there is an age limit, I mean we didn't get ID'd or anything.
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	Like Dislike Comment# 57479 9/1/2010 4:13:00 PM Edit Reply
AnonymousVisiter ** US	Villisca is definitely worth visiting! The man who gives the tour does a great job of explaining all that is known about the murders. He gives you a tour of the house and lets you explore. My 2 friends and I had a couple significant experiences. We were told the kids liked to play games, and one of my friend shorts got pulled down. Insane.. The kids like to roll and bounce balls, too. It was totally worth the time and money.
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	Like Dislike Comment# 61505 10/28/2010 9:40:00 PM Edit Reply
AnonymousVisiter	it not true about the hunting i went today and noting happen
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	Like Dislike Comment# 61506 10/28/2010 9:45:00 PM Edit Reply
AnonymousVisiter	im going to spend the night sometime in march though then i will know for sure if there are hauntings
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	Like Dislike Comment# 62024 11/2/2010 9:41:00 PM Edit Reply
AnonymousVisiter IOWA US	My friends and I are spending the night in the house on Nov. 28th. We will have EVP recorders, night vision lights, and an EMF detector. Which rooms are the most active?
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	Like Dislike Comment# 65443 1/13/2011 1:51:00 PM Edit Reply
AnonymousVisiter	The kitchen is the most active
173.27.166.53	The kitchen is the most active

	Like Dislike Comment# 66412 2/2/2011 10:35:00 PM Edit Reply
AnonymousVisiter ** US	I would simply like to say that anyone who visits this house - Please be mindful of your manners and try to show some respect for the dead while inside the home. Remember, these people tragically lost their lives in that home. It's their death place. It's the place where all their hopes and dreams of a good life were snuffed out. The children didn't even have a chance. I've seen a lot of disgusting acts via videos in that house from "investigators" and it makes me sick to see them carrying on like their at a party i.e. foul language, laughing and joking around, being loud and rude. Remember, this is a memorial to the Moore family, please keep this in mind and show respect for the dead. One day, we will all be there and I'd like to be able to say to JB that I respected his family home, and honored his life. What will you be able to say? Thank you in advance.
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	Like Dislike Comment# 66561 2/6/2011 1:18:00 PM Edit Reply
AnonymousVisiter	I diagree with paranormaldylan12 the evidance showed only one person
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	Like Dislike Comment# 66562 2/6/2011 1:21:00 PM Edit Reply
AnonymousVisiter	people beleive they r still there but i think they want out but the murder is keeping them there dont beleive me reply
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	Like Dislike Comment# 66563 2/6/2011 1:27:00 PM Edit Reply
AnonymousVisiter	THE CRIME SCENE PHOTOS SHOW EVERYTHING
75.120.254.53	THE CRIME SCENE PHOTOS SHOW EVERYTHING

	Like Dislike Comment# 68310 3/20/2011 11:11:00 AM Edit Reply
AnonymousVisiter	Is there an age limit? I really want to go but i need to know. Please answer! :)
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	Like Dislike Comment# 73068 8/18/2011 8:25:00 PM Edit Reply
AnonymousVisiter	anyone interested in going with my team (im short 2 people ) please let me know!!..email me at foxyladyinredpinky@yahoo.com and i will give you all the details!!!...the overnight ghost hunt is set for sept the 25th (sun)..let em know...thanks!...barbara
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