He was the master of the infamous “Murder Mansion,” and often cited as America’s first serial killer. H.H. Holmes began his career as a con artist in Chicago, taking advantage of anyone he could between 1886 and 1894—all the while hiding his darkest motives.
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Sep 2020
H.H. Holmes Pt. 1: “The Torture Doctor”
He’s often cited as America’s first serial killer. Nine of the murders committed by Dr. H.H. Holmes have been confirmed, though many suspect him of slaughtering dozens, if not hundreds, of victims between 1891 and 1894. From the beginning, he entered medicine in order to abuse th ... Show More
43m 54s
Jan 2012
H.H. Holmes and the Mysteries of Murder Castle, Part 1
<p>As a student, Herman W. Mudgett used corpses to commit insurance fraud. In 1886, he moved to Chicago under the alias H.H. Holmes. In 1888, Holmes started constructing a building with secret passageways and an airtight vault. So, what was it for?</p><p> </p> Learn more about yo ... Show More
24m 19s
Oct 2021
The Haunting Case of H.H. Holmes
October 28, 1895. It’s the first day of a murder trial in Philadelphia, and H.H. Holmes has been left to represent himself. His lawyers say they haven’t had time to prepare for his case, although they may just want to avoid defending the man some newspapers are already saying is ... Show More
31m 59s
<p>Débloquez des épisodes Bonus ici -> <a href="https://lecoinducrime.com/bonus/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://lecoinducrime.com/bonus/</a></p><br><p>À la fin du XIXe siècle à Chicago, le docteur Holmes passe pour être l’un des notables les plus en vu ... Show More