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Decades-Old Mystery Lingers: Villisca Axe Murders Haunt Iowa Town, Leaving Unanswered Questions and Unsolved Crimes

Villisca, IA – More than a century has elapsed since the quiet Iowa town of Villisca was shaken to its core by a gruesome and mysterious crime that claimed eight lives, including six children. The unsolved Villisca axe murders of June 10, 1912, continue to haunt the community and puzzle historians, with many experts and locals still searching for answers. In a town known for its camaraderie and quaint charm, the Moore family was well-regarded, …

Murderous UK Man Googled “haunt me after they die” Before Chopping Wife Into 200 Pieces, Reports BBC

London, UK – A shocking case has emerged in the UK, where a resident allegedly killed his wife and dismembered her body into over 200 pieces. The gruesome details of the crime unfolded as Nicholas Metson searched the internet for disturbing queries such as “Can someone haunt me after they die?” and “What benefits do I get if my wife has died?”, as reported by BBC. When authorities arrived at Metson’s residence to investigate, he …

Missed Opportunities in Maine Mass Shooting Response Haunt Community

AUGUSTA, Maine – An independent commission investigating the response to a mass shooting in Maine revealed that police acknowledged missed opportunities to end a manhunt for the shooter, leaving the community in lockdown and its residents terrified. Maine Gov. Janet Mills and state Attorney General Aaron Frey organized the commission to review the events leading up to the shootings that took 18 lives at a bowling alley and a restaurant in Lewiston on Oct. 25. …