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Sep 2020
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H.H. Holmes Pt. 1: “The Torture Doctor”

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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 the power and trust his patients placed in his hands. Learn more about your ad c ... Show More
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