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Verified July 2026

Villisca Axe Murder House

Villisca, IA · Southwest Iowa

The preserved home where eight people were murdered in 1912, a crime that remains officially unsolved.

Field note

The victims were real people. Use the historical tour to understand the case without turning the house into a prop.

Access warning

Private attraction in a residential town. Follow tour and parking rules.

Evidence line

This listing is marked documented. Practical details were last checked in July 2026. Conditions change, so use the primary source before leaving home.

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