Between 1898 and 1912, families across the country were found murdered in their sleep. No apparent reason and no suspect that would stick.
But, over time (about 100 years) and through long hours of investigation, a few people have come to the conclusion that Paul Mueller may very well have been the killer who crept into the villages under the darkness of night and methodicaly murdered unsuspecting families. They also believe he used the railway to accomplish his devilish deeds. A common modus operandi helped solidify this belief.
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This book is the tale of the Villisca Axe Murders as seen through the investigative eyes and extensive research of the author and his daughter.
Between 1898 and 1912, families across the country were bludgeoned in their sleep with the blunt side of an axe. Jewelry and valuables were left in plain sight, bodies were piled together, faces covered with cloth. Some of these cases, like the infamous Villasca, Iowa, murders, received national attention. But few people believed the crimes were related. And fewer still would realize that all of these families lived within walking distance to a train station.
After sifting through thousands of local newspapers, court transcripts, and public records, he and his daughter made an astonishing discovery: they learned the true identity of this monstrous criminal. In turn, they uncovered one of the deadliest serial killers in America. (Amazon)
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