SYSK’s Fall True Crime Playlist: The Hinterkaifeck Axe Murders

This episode of "Stuff You Should Know" delves into the unsolved 1922 Hinterkaifeck murders in Bavaria, where a family and their maid were brutally killed with a mattock. The hosts discuss the unsettling details of the crime, including strange occurrences leading up to the murders, such as unexplained footprints, a missing set of keys, and a strange newspaper. They explore potential suspects, focusing on a neighboring man with a possible motive and bizarre behavior following the discovery of the bodies. Despite numerous investigations and theories, the case remains a mystery, with the hosts ultimately leaning towards the neighbor as the most likely culprit. The episode concludes with listener mail about a squirrel shooting experience and a thank you to listeners who supported the show.