villisca axe murder house

Interesting visit, hearing the crazy mystery that surrounds the tale of over 100 years ago. Had fun listening and hearing theories of who may have done it. We went during the day so it was not really "creepy". It was a historical site, but has really gone mainstream after being featured on many paranormal television shows. Everyone expects doors to open and close, hear footsteps, or noises, but that really didn't happen. We did get a book released on the 100th anniversary that is much more historical. There were quite a few suspects so it makes you stop and think. Staff was helpful and answered questions. Unique stop if you have the time.

Several of us went there for an investigation. The folks were accommodating to us. Not much in the way of amenities but we were not there for that. We enjoyed and might do it again.

no ghost we went during the day just me my mom, and my dad. the rooms were all cleaned, the house looked just like it does in the countless videos about it. the owner Martha was GREAT she me and my mom felt WERE accurate on what all transpired in 1912 wish we could've met Darwin R.I.P but if I had one thing to change it would probably be the location see we live in Marengo, Iowa and from here it's about 4-ish hours give or take and me and my respite provider will be spending the night there come may...hopefully maybe sooner and I am not expecting but I would prefer if the house is a lot more active then what it was during our day tour

We did the overnight stay at the house and there were nine of us. We had a great time and captured some good pics with orbs and partial distortions. We were talking to the spirits upstairs and heard scratching on the attic door, we think we heard something on the recordings we took but we have yet to clean it up to know for sure. We had set up in different areas of the house things such as blocks and balls to see if they would be disturbed, but nothing happend. Batteries drained quickly on cameras and phones and even my nook. There are bibles everywhere in that house. Few things that you should know though. There is one extention cord to charge things up that is found in the room downstairs where the Stillinger girls were found. There is an AC/Heating unit that is in the same room and also one upstairs. The barn outback is where the bathroom is, no shower, and there is an upstairs with a tv to play videos of the house and experiences, that is if you want to sit up there at night. Really creepy. No smoking in the house, no water, or other electricity access, and no sleeping on the furniture. Wheelchair access to the main floor only. I would advise to bring air matresses or cots because that floor is hard. 2 of us slept in the kitchen and the other 7 stayed in the livingroom which was really tight. I wonder why no one wanted to sleep upstairs??? Hmmmmm.

My friend and I recently took the tour. I was completely familiar with the history of the murders and the house, so the tour guide couldn't tell me much more? Fortunately, we were the only 2 people on the tour that day! We were able to just sit in the living room after the tour guide left us to tour the house by ourselves. Unfortunately nothing happened spirit wise? I took quite a few pictures inside and outside of the house, but they got somehow deleted off of my memory card in my camera! I will definately take the tour again some day!

As someone who has both studied the history of the Villisca murders and have written on them, I found the Moore House and the tour of the Olson-Linn Museum quite interesting, as well as accurately portraying the historical events surrounding the crime. Granted, there is nothing "fancy" about the tour or the house and the tour is not professionally "polished" but I found that refreshing. I believe it's a GREAT way to spend an afternoon and a perfect car trip if you live in the midwest.

I expected more from the tour of this historical site. After having studied the murder case and finally getting a chance to see the house, I was surprised that the "museum curator" was so inaccurate, and sensational in his account of what took place in June of 1912, and beyond. If you are into "carnival haunted houses", you might find a curious stop(emphasis on "might"). If you are expecting a presentation with historical depth, save your money. The antiques in the house were nice--so I'll give it a 2.

The Villisca ax murder house was a curious stop on our way through Iowa. It is now billed as a "haunted house," but the spirits in residence were noticeably absent during our tour. : ) Stories told by the proprietors seem muddled and informed largely by local legends, but the little house is quaintly furnished in the manner of 1912, the same year an ax-murderer visited the former residents.