Ep 9. The Villisca Axe Murders

In this episode of Kindred Spirits, season 3 episode 9, titled The Villisca Axe Murders, paranormal investigators Amy Bruni and Adam Berry head to Iowa to investigate one of the most infamous unsolved murder cases in American history - the Villisca Axe Murders.

On June 10, 1912, eight people were brutally murdered in their sleep in the small town of Villisca, Iowa. The victims were the Moore family - consisting of Josiah Moore, his wife Sarah, and their four children - along with two neighbor girls who were spending the night. All of them were bludgeoned to death with an axe, and the murder weapon was left at the scene of the crime. Despite one of the most extensive investigations in Iowa history, the killer was never found.

Amy and Adam meet with researcher Kelly McLachlan, who has been investigating the case for over a decade. Kelly shares some of her findings, including a possible suspect who was in town at the time of the murders and a mysterious stranger who kept changing his name and had connections to other similar murders in the Midwest.

The team then visits the Villisca Axe Murder House, which has been preserved as a museum and landmark. Amy and Adam spend the night in the house, hoping to communicate with the spirits of the victims and the killer.

Throughout the investigation, the team experiences multiple paranormal occurrences, including strange noises, disembodied voices, and unexplained movements. They also conduct a séance in the children's bedroom, where some of the most disturbing and chilling encounters take place.

As they continue to investigate, Amy and Adam aim to uncover the truth behind the Villisca Axe Murders and shed light on the unsolved case. With the help of modern technology and their team's psychic abilities, they delve deeper into the mystery and try to connect with the spirits of the victims and the killer.

Overall, this episode of Kindred Spirits is a haunting and suspenseful exploration of one of the most notorious true crime cases in American history. With its mix of historical research and paranormal investigation, the show offers a unique and compelling perspective on the crime, its victims, and the possibility of communicating with the dead.