The Amana Axe Murders | True Crime Sleep Stories

In this chilling episode of True Crime Sleep Stories, we unravel the haunting mystery of the Amana Axe Murders, a brutal unsolved crime that shook the serene Amana Colonies of Iowa in 1980.
Join us as we explore the lives of Rose Zita Burkert and Roger Eugene Atkison, a young couple whose romantic getaway turned into a nightmare of violence in room 260 of the Amana Holiday Inn.
From the idyllic backdrop of a historic community to the gruesome crime scene marked by bizarre clues like smeared soap messages and scattered toothpaste, this case remains a perplexing enigma.
Settle in as we delve into the investigation, suspects, and theories—could it be a jealous lover, a serial killer, or a transient predator?
Dim the lights and let this true crime tale lull you into slumber, if you dare.
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