Episode
Destination Fear: Villisca Axe Murder House
Overview
In an unprecedented move, Dakota takes the team to not one, but two locations … at the same time! Combined, it will make for an exploration of one of the most gruesome events in American history. A family was brutally murdered in the now-infamous Villisca Axe Murder House, and many believe that a dark and nefarious entity haunts the home. But it’s the seemingly paranormal connection to a hotel 40 miles away that has intrigued Dakota, and he and the team are the first to explore it.
Details
- Series
- Destination Fear
- Season
- Season 3
- Episode
- Episode 8
- Air date
- 2021-09-11
- Runtime
- 45 min
Episode context
Villisca Axe Murder House is Episode 8 in Season 3 of Destination Fear. It aired on 2021-09-11. The runtime is 45 min.
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Episode 7: Edinburgh Manor
Six years ago, Dakota and Alex attempted to explore Iowa’s menacing Edinburgh Manor, where it’s said that residents literally slit their own throats to escape the misery. Without a plan, they were chased away by something in the basement. Now they return with the entire team, armed with a new understanding of the paranormal. But they once again encounter something in the basement. Can Dakota turn the tables on the poltergeist known as The Joker?
Episode 9: Twin Bridges Orphanage
Twin Bridges Orphanage, located in Twin Bridges, Montana, is an abandoned orphanage with a tragic and horrific history. The utter sadness and devastation of the orphanage’s children permeates every corner of the building with a deep, dark energy. Dakota finds himself communicating with someone – or something – that may not be what it seems.
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