Welcome to Iowa Shadow Files, the podcast where we explore the eerie and unexplained tales from Iowa’s haunted past. In today’s episode, we dive into one of the most violent chapters in the state’s history: the Spirit Lake Massacre. Join us as we recount the harrowing events of that fateful day, drawing from Abbie Gardner’s firsthand account in The History of the Spirit Lake Massacre, along with other stories of spirits and ghosts surround the event.

We’ll delve into the haunting legends that still linger in the area, the restless spirits said to haunt Spirit Lake, and the stories passed down through generations. Whether you’re a history buff or a fan of the paranormal, this episode will make you think - could there be ghosts around the Spirit Lake Massacre area? Tune in for an eerie blend of history and paranormal stories surrounding the Iowa Great Lakes.

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Iowa Shadow Files: The Butcher Baker – The Story of serial killer Robert Hansen

Growing up in the small Iowa town of Pocahontas - we tell the story of a serial killer in the making.

In this episode of Iowa Shadow Files, we dive into the dark history of Robert Hansen, the notorious serial killer known as "The Butcher Baker." Operating in and around Alaska, Hansen's heinous crimes went unnoticed for years, as he lured, abducted, and murdered young women. In this episode, we explore Hansen's background, his terrifying methods, and the investigation that eventually led to his capture.

Join us as we uncover the details of his killings and learn how his small-town persona as a baker and quiet business man hid his monstrous secret. Was it his quiet demeanor that allowed him to evade detection, or was there something more sinister at play?

Typically a paranormal channel - but weaving a True Crime story in there from time to time!

Don’t miss this haunting episode where we piece together the fragments of one of the most unsettling serial killer cases in history.

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Here the story of the Bank Demon of Mason City, Iowa