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The Ax Murder House in Villisca Part 2

The Ax Murder House in Villisca Part 2

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What is at the heart of our fears? We may be afraid to
encounter a supernatural specter or a creature from beyond our
reality and understanding, or an agent of evil from a more
earthly realm, but in either case, what we actually fear is the
potential for harm to come to us or our loved ones. The
deadly violence that visits randomly and one we are powerless to
stop. Ironically, our tendency as humans is also to become
fascinated by what scares us. We seek to glimpse into the
darkness not only as a vicarious thrill but also as a means of
coping. It is why we find fun in traditions like Halloween
and for some, indulging our curiosity in the exploits of serial
killers. As we put to bed the story of the Villisca ax
murders, we find that it is a story that contains all the
elements of our primal dread. Acts so horrible they left
scars and echoes in the worlds of the living and the dead.
Our guest tonight, author Troy Taylor, helps us piece together
the facts and makes a strong case that the killer who committed
the shocking murders in Villisca quite likely left a trail of
death throughout the Midwest with as many as 30 victims or
more. In the end, what we learn is that there is more to
fear from a monster made of flesh and blood. This was a
monster that randomly and wantonly tore flesh and spilled blood,
one who was all too real, and one that was never caught.

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