Unsolved mysteries have always captivated our imagination, evoking the weirdest thoughts and opening up a world of possibilities. There are several eerie stories that continue to fascinate us, including some that remain unsolved to this day. Here are five of the creepiest unsolved mysteries in history that still baffle people today.

THE HINTERKAIFECK MURDERS:
The farm murders that happened in Germany in 1922 still causes shivers around the world. A family of six was violently killed on their farm, and the case remains unsolved to this day. People are still looking for clues to find out why the family had to die and who the killer was. Besides, the discovery of someone living in their house after their deaths adds even more mystery to this already chilling case.

THE TAMAM SHUD CASE:
Australia's Tamam Shud case brings up many questions. In 1948, the remains of an unknown individual were discovered on a beach in Adelaide. Strangely, the body's identity remains unknown to this day despite an exhaustive effort by the authorities. However, what adds more mystery to the case was the discovery of a small piece of paper that said "Tamam Shud" tucked into the dead man's pocket. The paper is the Persian phrase meaning 'ended' or 'finished.'

THE SODDER CHILDREN DISAPPEARANCE:
During Christmastime of 1945, in West Virginia, the Sodder family home was burnt down to the ground. In the fire, Marian, John, George, Jennie and Betty, the five Sodder children, lost their lives. While investigators claimed the fire was accidental, it was suggested that the children were taken from the house before it was set on fire. Despite many years of investigating, the Sodder children never reappeared, and the case remains unresolved.

THE DYATLOV PASS INCIDENT:
In 1959, nine students went on an expedition to explore the Urals mountains in Russia. Out of the nine, only one returned home, and the rest were found dead with many inexplicable injuries, including dragged and scattered bodies. A thorough investigation could not find anything that does not fit a natural event, making the incident the cause of a mystery that has bewildered people for almost six decades.

THE AXEMAN OF NEW ORLEANS:
In 1918 and 1919, the city of New Orleans faced a series of murders committed by an axe-wielding man, now famously known as the 'Axeman of New Orleans.' The killer was known to attack victims while they slept in their homes and left ax marks on the walls, writing letters to local newspapers too. The Axeman's crimes stopped as abruptly as they began, and he was never identified, leaving the case unresolved.

In conclusion, these unsolved mysteries are proof of how much we still have to learn about our world, sparking imagination and raising hairs on the back of our necks. While advances in forensic science have helped solve many cases, many of the cases from the past remain mysterious and creepy, making great material for late-night ghost stories.