H. H. Holmes - Wikipedia
WEBHerman Webster Mudgett (May 16, 1861 – May 7, 1896), better known as Dr. Henry Howard Holmes or H. H. Holmes, was an American con artist and serial killer active between 1891 and 1894.
H.H. Holmes: Biography, Serial Killer, Murderer
WEBJan 19, 2024 · H.H. Holmes was the alias of one of America’s first serial killers who terrorized Chicago starting in the 1880s. Read about his “murder castle,” name, and more.
H.H. Holmes | Biography & Facts | Britannica
WEB2 days ago · H.H. Holmes (born May 16, 1861?, Gilmanton, New Hampshire, U.S.—died May 7, 1896, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) was an American swindler and confidence trickster who is widely considered the country’s first known serial killer.
Murder Castle - H.H. Holmes, Chicago World's Fair & Layout - HISTORY
WEBJul 13, 2017 · However, the Chicago fair became better known for the so-called “Murder Castle” of H.H. Holmes, America’s first documented serial killer.
The Enduring Mystery of H.H. Holmes, America's 'First' Serial Killer ...
WEBMay 7, 2021 · The Enduring Mystery of H.H. Holmes, America’s ‘First’ Serial Killer. The infamous “devil in the White City” remains mired in myth 125 years after his execution
H.H. Holmes - Crime Museum
WEBIn May 1896, one of America’s first serial killers, H.H. Holmes, was hanged. The Castle was remodeled as an attraction and named the “Holmes Horror Castle”; however, it burned to the ground shortly before its opening. For more …
H.H. Holmes: The Victims of Chicago's First Serial Murderer - Biography
WEBApr 9, 2021 · H.H. Holmes: The Victims of Chicago's First Serial Murderer. On May 7, 1896, H.H. Holmes was hanged for the murder of his business partner Ben Pitezel. Before his execution, Holmes...
H.H. Holmes and the Murder Castle: Topics in Chronicling America
WEBDec 28, 2023 · H.H. Holmes was one of America's first serial killers. He lured victims into his hotel, the “Murder Castle”. This guide provides access to materials related to the “H.H. Holmes” in the Chronicling America digital collection of historic newspapers.
H. H. Holmes, The Serial Killer Who Allegedly Ran A 'Murder Castle'
WEBNov 30, 2021 · Dubbed a “modern Bluebeard” by William Randolph Hearst’s New York World, Holmes had become a nationwide sensation by the time of his November 1894 arrest and 1895 trial — the first for insurance fraud, the latter for murder.
H.H. Holmes and the Murder Castle of Chicago
WEBHerman Webster Mudgett, better known as Dr. Henry Howard Holmes or, more commonly, H. H. Holmes, was a prolific serial killer who operated in the late 19th century. Said to have killed as many as 200 people, he would eventually confess to 28 murders, but only nine could be confirmed.
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