This episode of Histories of Horror dives into the harrowing 2007 murders of Channon Christian and Christopher Newsom in Knoxville, TN.

Sai and AL confront the brutal reality of this tragedy, the systemic failures and judicial misconduct that followed, and the immense courage it has taken for the families to pursue justice for nearly two decades.

HOH community is facing two major moments this week, and we are asking for your support to help us keep moving forward:

1. Support for AL’s SurgeryOur dear cohost, AL is heading into surgery again this Wednesday, which also happens to be her birthday. This is a heavy physical and financial burden, and we want to surround her with as much relief as possible. Please consider contributing to her GoFundMe to help cover medical costs and recovery.

• Support AL's GoFundMe here!

2. Boots on the Ground: No Kings LA

Sai Marie is heading to Los Angeles on the 28th to represent Authors of the Resistance at No Kings LA. Thanks to a generous anonymous angel investor, her travel and accommodations are already secured!

However, being "boots on the ground" comes with additional daily costs. We are looking to raise support for food and miscellaneous travel expenses to ensure she can focus entirely on the mission while there.

If you value the work being done here and want to help fuel this trip, please consider sending a gift through any of the following:

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Every bit of support—whether a donation or a share—makes a massive difference in our ability to stay independent and vocal. Thank you for standing with us.

In this episode of Histories of Horror, Sai and AL step back into 1912 to examine the chilling case of the Villisca Axe Murders, where six members of the Moore family and two overnight guests were found bludgeoned in their beds in small-town Iowa.

The conversation dissects the haunting atmosphere of the Moore residence, the baffling lack of forced entry, and the extensive list of eccentric suspects—ranging from a traveling preacher to a local state senator—that kept the investigation in a state of chaos for years.

Sai & AL reflect on the limitations of early 20th-century forensics, the enduring mystery of the killer’s identity, and why this century-old crime remains one of the most infamous cold cases in American history.

The Trail Grows Colder... and BloodierHe’s been waiting in the shadows. Now, the soot-covered tracks lead to a house of nightmares. The wait is over—Histories of Horror returns for Season 1, Part II.

We’re kicking off the new year by connecting the dots between a drifting shadow and one of America’s most haunting crime scenes.

Today, we are going to the Villisca Axe Murders, a case that directly touches on our deep dive into The Man from the Train: Paul Mueller.

Was he a ghost, a drifter, or history’s most prolific unidentified killer? We’re diving into the mystery of the midwest to find out if the man on the train left his most gruesome mark in Iowa.#HistoriesOfHorror #TrueCrime #PaulMueller #TheManOnTheTrain #Villisca #AxeMurders #PodcastLaunch #2026horror