THE SAXTOWN AXE HORROR OF 1874 - An Entire German Family Wiped Out.

NOTE: The reason their graves are unmarked was explained at the 33:50 time mark: youtu.be/zWMfFskzMQY?t=2030 UPDATE: I just talked to Randy on the phone. He indicated that the local folks do not want a marker now mainly because they don't want it to be a tourist destination; especially people coming at night, paranormal folks, vandals, etc. I get it.

If it wasn't mentioned before... the gravestone said "Good night, All my loved ones All of you who cry for me Do not be saddened. This descent that I do Down in the earth - See, the sun goes to rest Comes back tomorrow." It is a poem from a german theologist. Thanks for telling the story. Nice video. May their souls rest in peace. Greetings from Germany

I understand why they don't want markers there, but it's still a shame that this poor family can't be acknowledged by some kind of stones or a mausoleum. Thank you. Ron for another great story, and thank you, Randy for your generosity and time to give us a tour of the barn.

It reminds me of the Villisca Axe Murders. Different time period, 1912 or so but that was another family murdered in their beds by some maniac with an axe. They never solved that murder either.

Such a sad story. Wonderful to see the barn still standing. Love old barns. So much history in them. The stones from the cabin and the door frame with the hardware, amazing. I myself bought an old solid wood door with the original hardware, had the layers of paint professionally stripped off to the beautiful wood and had it put on for my back door. Love it.

Ron, you are possibly one of the best story tellers I have ever heard. There is a real importance to what you do, it is much more than story telling, its respect, its love to our fellow humans. Many thanks to you Ron!

It would be nice as a community if we could get the marker moved for this family.

The brush you referred to is a curry comb for horses or a mule. It was good for removing the hair that grew for the winter season.

Thank you for telling us about your family Mr. Randy and showing us the barn. Thank you Ron, as always your narrative is intriguing and draws us in. May they all rest in peace. Happy Thanksgiving Mr. Randy, Mr. Ron, and to all FOTF family. May everyone enjoy themselves, hug their loved ones and overeat. Good night.

Nice job on the story and it was great to have some of the physical history around to see as well. This was very enjoyable to watch!

There is another story like this one When eight innocent people lost their lives in a single night, the usually-quiet, uneventful town of Villisca, Iowa, changed forever in June 1912. The perpetrator viciously murdered the Moore family and their two house guests with an axe. Suspects and confessions have come forward, and even trials were held, but, ultimately, the person responsible for the barbaric crimes remains unknown. Now more than a hundred years later, the Villisca axe murders remain one of the most mysterious cases in history. Located in Montgomery County, Iowa. Back in the late 1890s and early 1900s, Villisca was a thriving town with a close-knit community.

The creativity back then was insane! Wish we still built barns like that today!! So sad for this family the mother holding her baby while both being killed is so heartbreaking!!! May they rest in peace!

Very interesting ! and a special thanks to the kind gentleman for showing you around his farm and adding interesting tidbits to the story .

The inscription on the tombstone is a poem by Ernst Moritz Arndt. I will try my best to translate it: Good night my loves All who cry about my passing Do not worry about me Descending into the earth Look at the sun setting Just to rise again. I recently found your channel and really enjoy your videos. Greetings from Austria!

This was a fascinating story!!! Ron, you give all the emotion and special effects the story needs.. you are a máster of story telling!!!👏👏👏👍🏻😇🙏🏻

This reminds me of the Hinterkaifeck murders in Bavaria in 1922. The tour of the barn was interesting. I haven't seen woodwork like that before.

Thanks for this terribly sad tale, thanks also to the home owner for his time in showing Ron the area associated with these awful murders. I was going to say what a shame that the graves are not marked but fully understand upon reading the write up below. RIP dear Folks.

Mr. Randy is just the cutest. I love his passion about sharing his home. I love when Ron asks him if he has time to go to the cemetery and he said he’s got to make the video complete. 🖤

I loved this location, wow that barn is amazing and if the walls could talk....what a sad fate for the family. That killer took the secret to his grave. With that level of brutality I figure it was someone who knew them well. Thank you for this fascinating story and journey!!

Many thanks to Randy! Such a sad ending to a hard working family. May they Rest In Peace.