Episode 21: Villisca Axe Murders
Join us this week as Meredith continues “Creepy Season” with the story of the Villisca Axe Murders of 1912. We will learn a little about the history of the telephone as well as the difference between the Presbyterians and the Methodists. The case ends and the paranormal begins. You will hear about some seriously spooky shit that occurs at the Villisca Axe Murder House.
Do you believe in ghosts? Would you brave a night in this house of horror? Let us know!
ON SEPTEMBER 6TH – Mercury enters its pre-retrograde shadow… and will enter full retrograde later in the month on September 27th.
So, it enters its shadow – this means the planet is traversing the degrees it will later return to while it is in true retrograde. Decisions and plans that you make now may come up for review later, so be aware of things you are planning for from September 27th through October 18th!
Also on September 6th: New Moon!
New moons signify new beginnings – use this time to formulate new goals for the month – and maybe even the rest of the year (thanks to that studious and organized Virgo energy!)
This New Moon presents an excellent opportunity for us to formulate some goals regarding “all things Virgo.” We’d do well to concentrate on new ways to get our day-to-day life organized. We might think about the keywords for this particular and earthy sign — such things as analytical, intelligent, reserved, critical, helpful, conscientious — and consider ways to enhance, develop, or incorporate these traits into our personalities.
Food Pairing: Bacon, obviously.
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Episode 21 Recommended Books
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*This is an extremely lukewarm recommendation from Hannah. There is a lot of information, but the book is way too long and the author’s voice is too folksy and condescending.
Episode 21 References
Wikipedia
Iowa Cold Cases
YouTube
“Inside the Villisca Axe Murder House, Kindred Spirits, Travel Channel”
History.com
Villiscaiowa.com
“The Villisca Ax Murder House Website”
Elon University
Find a Grave
Smithsonian Magazine
“The Ax Murderer Who Got Away”
AskAnyDifference.com
“Difference Between Methodist and Presbyterian”
VilliscaMovie.com
“The Villisca Axe Murder: A Forgotten Chapter of American Violence”
Historic Mysteries
“Unsolved Villisca Axe Murders of 1912”
Roadtrippers
Roadside America
“Villisca Ax Murder House and Museum”
The Red Oak Express
“Man Who Stabbed Himself Treated for Brain Damage”
Vice
“Why Did a Ghost Hunter Stab Himself Inside a Famous Ax-Murder House?”
