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Send us a textIn the 1890s, Dr. H.H. Holmes became famous for being America's 1st Serial Killer, even though he technically wasn't the first. He's also famous for building a murder castle in Chicago, where he reportedly murdered over a hundred victims with torture devices, secret gas chambers, and a secret crematorium. But what really happened in Holmes' murder castle? Today, we're going to talk about H.H. Holmes and his basic BS. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/badactspodPodMoth: https://podmoth.network/Ad: Brutal, Bizarre, and Boozy — https://open.spotify.com/show/44Z9VDxjEVGpbPBkYzQorh?si=0556a1a9b65048bd&nd=1&dlsi=7e42cb75c47e4fc4Episode Source List:H.H. Holmeshttps://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/h-h-holmes/ https://guides.loc.gov/chronicling-america-h-h-holmes https://www.history.com/articles/murder-castle-h-h-holmes-chicago https://www.biography.com/crime/hh-holmes https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/serial-killers/hh-holmes/ https://www.britannica.com/biography/H-H-Holmes https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-hauntings-h-h-holmes-murder-castle-post-office/ https://digitalcommons.csp.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1007&context=forensic_scholars_today https://poklib.libguides.com/c.php?g=648949&p=4551261 https://www.biography.com/crime/hh-holmes-victims https://newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/married-to-murderer-h-w-mudgett/ https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/may-7/a-serial-killer-is-hanged https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/history/h-h-holmes https://localnewsinitiative.northwestern.edu/posts/2024/05/28/chicago-journalism-history/ Belle Gunnesshttps://laportecountyhistory.org/exhibits/belle-gunness/https://guides.loc.gov/chronicling-america-belle-gunness-murder-farmhttps://guides.loc.gov/chronicling-america-belle-gunness-murder-farm/selected-articles https://www.pbs.org/video/death-on-the-farm-how-belle-gunness-amassed-a-fortune-by-luring-men-to-her-farm-and-chopping-them-to-pieces-l6avan/
On this episode, Payton explores the dark story of H.H. Holmes, America's first serial killer, and his deadly Murder Castle. Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/murderwithmyhusband NEW MERCH LINK: https://mwmhshop.com Discount Codes: https://mailchi.mp/c6f48670aeac/oh-no-media-discount-codes Twitch: twitch.tv/throatypie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paytonmorelandshow/ Discount Codes: https://mailchi.mp/c6f48670aeac/oh-no-media-discount-codes Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUbh-B5Or9CT8Hutw1wfYqQ Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/into-the-dark/id1662304327 Listen on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/36SDVKB2MEWpFGVs9kRgQ7 Case Sources: H.H. Homes: The True History of the White City Devil by Adam Selzer Library of Congress - https://guides.loc.gov/chronicling-america-h-h-holmes EBSCO - https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/history/h-h-holmes History - https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/may-7/a-serial-killer-is-hanged Encyclopedia Britannica - https://www.britannica.com/biography/H-H-Holmes Crime Museum - https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/serial-killers/hh-holmes/ The West End Museum - https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/h-h-holmes/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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 “sure to grace a gallows.” Holmes has been accused of murdering his business associate, but rumors swirl that he may have killed dozens, even hundreds more. A century later, some still call him "America's first serial killer." But how did H.H. Holmes earn this reputation? And why is it so hard to learn the truth about this legendary fiend? Special thanks to Adam Selzer, author of H.H. Holmes: The True Story of the White City Devil, and Harold Schechter, professor emeritus of literature at Queens College and author of Depraved: The Shocking True Story of America's First Serial Killer. ** This episode originally aired October 25, 2021. Get in touch: historythisweekpodcast@history.com Follow on Instagram: @historythisweek Follow on Facebook: HISTORY This Week Podcast To stay updated: http://historythisweekpodcast.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Han har gått till historien som USA:s första seriemördare – och som en av de mest bestialiska. H H Holmes lurade sina offer till ett skräckinjagande ”hotell” i centrala Chicago. Wikipedia säger sitt om H. H. Holmes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Step inside the legend of H.H. Holmes and the chilling labyrinth he built during the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. We'll follow a string of disappearances through the “Murder Castle” he built: a three story building with the sole purpose of killing as many people as discreetly as possible. Was Holmes a criminal mastermind, or has time twisted the tale? Subscribe on Patreon to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society and enjoy ad-free listening, monthly bonus content, merch discounts and more. Members of our High Council on Patreon also have access to our weekly after-show, Footnotes, where I share my case file with our producer, Matt. You can also enjoy many of these same perks, including ad-free listening and bonus content when you subscribe on Apple Podcasts . Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In a brand new series, "Homicidal Beasts And Where To Find Them", "The Captain" Daz Lea delves into some of history's darkest killers. Their life, their crimes, and most often - their deaths. This first episode looks at the often exaggerated, but still horrific story of H. H. Holmes. "America's First Serial Killer", and host of the infamous "Murder Castle" #hhholmes #henryhowardholmes #murdercastle #devilinchicago #whitecity #serialkiller #truecrime #history #holmesmurder #pitezelmurders
He was no longer Herman Mudgett—he was H.H. Holmes, and Chicago was his playground. As the city prepared for the glittering World's Fair of 1893, Holmes began constructing something far darker: a hotel designed not for comfort, but for control, cruelty, and death. Step inside as we follow Holmes' arrival in Chicago, and the rise of his sinister empire in the shadow of the White City.Vote for Halley to become the "FACE of HALLOWEEN" here (until Sept. 2nd) :https://faceofhalloween.org/2025/heidi-2Patreon members get ad free content, early access and exclusive bonus episodes Paid supporters, Join us for Macabre Movie Nights and Game Nights : Macabre PatreonSend in your stories for a future listener episode!Email us at thatssomacabre@gmail.comJoin our private Facebook Group at : MacabrePodcastGet Macabre Exclusive Merch @ www.gothiccthreads.comJoin us on Discord: https://discord.gg/AgB7kgQMSOURCES:https://guides.loc.gov/chronicling-america-h-h-holmeshttps://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/history/h-h-holmeshttps://www.loc.gov/resource/rbc0001.2015gen22698/?sp=1&st=slideshow&utmFranke, David. The Torture Doctor. New York: Hawthorn Books, 1975. Well-researched and detailed discussion about Holmes.Geary, Rick. The Beast of Chicago: The Murderous Career of H. H. Holmes. New York: NBM Comics, 2003. Holmes, H. H. Holmes' Own Story. Philadephia: Burk & McFetridge, 1895. Holmes's autobiography.Larson, Erik. The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America. New York: Vintage, 2004. Schechter, Harold. Depraved: The Shocking True Story of America's First Serial Killer. New York: Pocket, 1994. Another accessible, detailed account of Holmes's criminal career.Wilson, Colin. “H. H. Holmes: The Torture Doctor.” In The Mammoth Book of Murder, edited by Richard Glyn Jones. New York: Carroll & Graf, 1989. Brief but useful, with minor errors.The History of Murder. New York: Carroll & Graf, 2000. Contains a slightly revised version of the essay .Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/macabre-dark-history/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Long before he built his ‘Murder Castle,' he was just a boy named Herman Mudgett. But even in childhood, the shadows were already there—strange fascinations, disturbing behaviors, and the twisted beginnings of the man who would become America's first serial killer. In this Macabre Feature, we peel back the layers of H.H. Holmes' early years, tracing the origins of a monster in the making.Vote for Halley to become the "FACE of HALLOWEEN" here (until Sept. 2nd) :https://faceofhalloween.org/2025/heidi-2Patreon members get ad free content, early access and exclusive bonus episodes Paid supporters, Join us for Macabre Movie Nights and Game Nights : Macabre PatreonSend in your stories for a future listener episode!Email us at thatssomacabre@gmail.comJoin our private Facebook Group at : MacabrePodcastGet Macabre Exclusive Merch @ www.gothiccthreads.comJoin us on Discord: https://discord.gg/AgB7kgQMSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/macabre-dark-history/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Herman Webster Mudgett, better known as H.H. Holmes, was a selfish and sadistic man who lured women into his life only to steal from them and make them disappear. He used anyone and everyone he could to increase his wealth, even if that meant killing men, women, and even children, to get what he wanted. Instagram: @CousinsonCrimePodcast Email: CousinsonCrime@gmail.com Theme Music by AleXZavesa Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/CousinsOnCrime Check out our merch store! https://cousinsoncrime-shop.fourthwall.com/? Sources: https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/may-7/a-serial-killer-is-hanged https://youtu.be/Lpjg_Xhxds8?si=08Pp4knyc0CnKcsU https://thewestendmuseum.org/history/era/immigrant-neighborhood/h-h-holmes/ https://www.biography.com/crime/hh-holmes https://guides.loc.gov/chronicling-america-h-h-holmes https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/serial-killers/hh-holmes/ Book: “Holmes: A Serial Killer in His Own Words”
Join us on another grisly episode of Pizza Bones as the team discusses notorious serial killer and home decor expert H.H. Holmes. Greg is joined by Australian Kate ( oi) and Nu-Metal Nate for a disturbing and thorough discussion for the ages. Thank you for your support.Find this and other great podcast athttps://www.yourunpodcast.comjoin our patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/c/Yougonnaeatthatcrust
On this episode, Tony Brueski digs into the chilling history of H.H. Holmes' Murder Castle in Chicago, Illinois—a place where countless lives were tragically lost at the hands of a cunning murderer. But the story doesn't end there. For decades, reports of strange and unexplained phenomena have swirled around the infamous building, leading many to wonder: were the spirits of Holmes' victims left to roam, trapped within the walls of the castle? Tony Brueski takes you through the eerie history of the castle's construction, the crimes committed within its walls, and the haunting reports that have persisted over time. From footsteps in empty hallways to strange poltergeist activity, this episode explores the paranormal mystery of one of the most infamous crime scenes in history.
On this episode, Tony Brueski digs into the chilling history of H.H. Holmes' Murder Castle in Chicago, Illinois—a place where countless lives were tragically lost at the hands of a cunning murderer. But the story doesn't end there. For decades, reports of strange and unexplained phenomena have swirled around the infamous building, leading many to wonder: were the spirits of Holmes' victims left to roam, trapped within the walls of the castle? Tony Brueski takes you through the eerie history of the castle's construction, the crimes committed within its walls, and the haunting reports that have persisted over time. From footsteps in empty hallways to strange poltergeist activity, this episode explores the paranormal mystery of one of the most infamous crime scenes in history.
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Another wednesday, another episode of paranormal primetime, Jeremy and Malachi are back once again to discuss two more episodes. That's right it's Supernatural time once again as we delve into season 2 even more with 2 great episodes. We got a teenage psychic and a famous serial killer this week so prepare for some great fun. Episodes Discussed: S2 E5: Simon Said S2 E6: No Exit Uncensored, Untamed & Unapologetic U^3 Podcast Collective: https://www.facebook.com/groups/545827736965770/?ref=share Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@juggalobastardpodcasts?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8xJ2KnRBKlYvyo8CMR7jMg
Episode 373: In the shadowy annals of North American crime, few names evoke as much dread as H.H. Holmes, a master manipulator, a conman, and a predator who thrived in the chaos of a rapidly changing world and the man often called America's first serial killer. Born Herman Webster Mudgett, Holmes's reign of terror began in Chicago, where he constructed his infamous “Murder Castle”—a labyrinth of hidden rooms, trapdoors, and secret passageways designed to lure and dispatch his victims during the bustling days of the 1893 World's Fair. But Holmes's evil did not respect borders; his murderous path would ultimately stretch into Canada. During his murderous career, in 1894, Holmes claimed the lives of his accomplice, Benjamin Pitezel, 38, and three of his youngest victims, Benjamin's children: Howard Pitezel, 8, in Indianapolis, and, later in Toronto, Pitezel's daughters, Alice Pitezel, 15, and Nellie Pitezel, 11. Their tragic deaths in a quiet Toronto neighbourhood forever linked Holmes's legacy to both sides of the border. Sources: The Holmes-Pitezel case by Frank P Geyer | Internet ArchiveH. H. Holmes: Master of Illusion — Swindler — Crime LibraryHolmes' Autobiogrpahy | Library of CongressHolmes' Own Story by Herman W. Mudgett | Project GutenbergDepraved: Schechter, Harold | Internet ArchiveThe Devil in the White City by Erik Larson | goodreadsH.H. Holmes: The True History of the White City Devil | goodreadsForensic-Scholars-Today-1.2-H.H.-Holmes-One-of-Americas-First-Recorded-Serial-MurderersBenjamin Freelon Pitezel (1856-1893) | WikiTree FREE Family TreeThe Toronto link to America's bloodiest serial killer - Spacing TorontoHOLMES - PITEZEL CASE: A History of the Greatest Crime of the Century and of the Search for the Missing Pitezel Children.H. H. Holmes | by Rebecca FrostA Book of Remarkable Criminals, by H.B. Irving Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A lot was happening in Chicago the year of 1893, The World Fair was in town for half the year and it brought in millions of people from all over the world. Many people would vanish during this time, never to be seen again. Little did the public know that besides fun and games at the fair that a deranged serial killer was lurking about. CREDITS & LINKS MUSIC COURTESY OF:
Send us a textOur guys in blue are killing it in this episode. H. H. Holmes is their first serial killer of four in this series. Listen in as Hound Dog narrates the written accounts of this first known killer that rocked the nation with his dastardly deeds. Say you don't like serial killers? The next time you visit your local grocery store, stay out of the cereal aisle, and you should be okay. Lock your doors, get out the old sawed-off, hide behind the wife, and Enjoy the Ride.Support the show Please find us on Facebook @ Bourbon Badges On x On Instagram @ bourbon and badges, the podcast As always, Enjoy the Ride Drink responsibly. Never drink and drive.
Long before the headlines of Jack the Ripper or HH Holmes, there was Lydia Sherman- America's first documented serial killer. In this chilling episode, Mountain Murders delves into the twisted life of a 19th-century woman who left a trail of death across New York and Connecticut. Lydia Sherman weaponized domestic life and evaded suspicion until it was too late. Intro music by Joe Buck YourselfHosts: Heather and Dylanwww.mountainmurderspodcast.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna are joined by a new friend of the show, Mr. Christopher Daley. Christopher is a historian, public speaker, author and educator. The conversation is about America's first serial killer, not HH Holmes as most people believe. This individual's name is Franklin Evans. Evans confessed to the brutal murder of his niece Georgianna Lovering in 1872 as well as a another murder in 1856. *This episode is brought to you by Mood, the online cannabis company that's revolutionizing how we deal with life's challenges – from sleepless nights to stress-filled days. You can get 20% off your first order at https://mood.com/ with promo code Crawlspace.* Follow Private Investigations For the Missing, and join our virtual fundraiser on June 11th @ 8pmEST on the Missing YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/missingcsm. Please donate if you can: https://investigationsforthemissing.org/. http://piftm.org/donate. https://twitter.com/PIFortheMissing. https://www.facebook.com/PIFortheMissing/. https://www.instagram.com/investigationsforthemissing/. Check out all of Christopher's work at: https://daleyhistory.com/home Follow Christopher https://x.com/daleyhistory https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-daley-55881b40/ Follow Crawlspace: IG: https://www.instagram.com/Crawlspacepodcast. TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@crawlspacepodcast. FB: https://www.facebook.com/Crawlspacepodcast. X: https://twitter.com/crawlspacepod. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iSnqnCf27NODdz0pJ1GvJ. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/crawlspace. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crawlspace-true-crime-mysteries/id1187326340. Follow Missing: IG: https://www.instagram.com/MissingCSM/. TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@missingcsm. FB: https://www.facebook.com/MissingCSM. X: https://twitter.com/MissingCSM. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0yRXkJrZC85otfT7oXMcri. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/missingcsm. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/missing/id1006974447. Check out our entire network at http://crawlspace-media.com/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jerry and Tracy discuss H.H. Holmes, Americas 1st serial killer and his Murder Castle. They also discuss Toronto's Gibraltar Point Lighthouse. They finish with an interview with Mysterious Radio's K-Town.
Where are in Chicago, 1893. The city is buzzing with the excitement of the World's Columbian Exposition. But, not too far from the Expo grounds was a hotel...but not an ordanry hotel. It was a Murder Castle owned by the monster known as H.H. Holmes.Be sure to Subscribe, Rate, & Review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Audible!Support the show by becoming a sponsor on our Patreon: www.Patreon.com/NYMysteryMachineNYMM Merch! https://nymysterymachine.myspreadshop.com/Have a strange and/or paranormal story? Share it here!Don't forget to follow us on all the socials:Instagram:@NYMysteryMachine | TikTok:@NYMysteryMachine Bluesky:@nymysterymachine.bsky.social | X:@NYMysteries | Facebook:@NYMysteryMachine--THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:AUDIBLE: Get a FREE 30 Day Trial by heading to www.AudibleTrial.com/NYMysteryMachineHUNT A KILLER: Receive 20% off your first Hunt a Killer subscription box at www.HuntAKiller.com with the code NYMYSTERYMACHINE at checkout!RIVERSIDE.FM: Looking to record podcast, but need software? Head to https://riverside.fm/?via=nymysterymachine
Before inspiring the horrors of *American Horror Story: Hotel*, H.H. Holmes' Murder Castle in Chicago was a real-life house of nightmares—filled with trap doors, gas chambers, and victims who checked in but never checked out.IN THIS EPISODE: It's one of the most infamous and macabre subjects of Chicago history – it even served as inspiration for TV's “American Horror Story: Hotel”. It's what has become known as “The Murder Castle” where serial killer H.H. Holmes committed his monstrous crimes. But even today, Holmes continues to terrify… in spectral form. (H.H. Holmes' Hellish Hotel And Lingering Haunting) *** A woman tries to save the soul of her daughter, believing her to be possessed… but her solution to drive out the demon was to murder her daughter using a holy crucifix. (Murder By Crucifix) *** What's worse than proclaiming yourself to be a supernatural being and starting your own cult? How about telling your followers you are God so you could do drugs and have sex with teenage girls? It's the disturbing true story of the cult called “The Group”. (Theodore Rinaldo – The Drug Cult Rapist) *** Shrunken heads – believe it or not, they are real. And some tribal peoples create them even today – from real human heads. But why do it at all? We'll look at the reality behind shrunken heads, the reason they are created… and even how they are created. (The History and How of Shrunken Heads) *** A terrifying series of paranormal activities invade a family's home in Wales. (The Swansea Entity) *** Tenome is a Japanese Urban Legend about a blind man who was robbed and murdered. His dying wish? To have eyes on his hands so he could see. (The Seeing Hands of Tenome) *** Unsolved mysteries are intriguing simply because they are unsolved. That's why we are so fascinated by stories of people disappearing without a trace. But one man's disappearance is so bizarre, so weird, that upon hearing the story you'll be scratching your head wondering what the heck you just heard. (The Strangest Disappearance at Sea in History) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Lead-In00:01:45.248 = Show Open00:04:26.886 = H.H. Holmes' Hellish Hotel and Lingering Haunting00:22:30.856 = The Seeing Hands of Tenome00:25:59.616 = The Strangest Disappearance at Sea In History00:36:19.277 = Murder By Crucifix00:42:24.007 = The Swansea Entity00:51:37.702 = The History and How of Shrunken Heads00:58:14.234 = Theodore Rinaldo: The Drug Cult Rapist01:04:46.175 = Show Close, Verse, Final ThoughtSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…Episode Page at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/HHHolmesHotel“The Swansea Entity” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3pt262t4“Murder By Crucifix” by Inigo Gonzalez for Ranker's Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4h6mjabw“The Strangest Disappearance at Sea in History” from Strange Company: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/nsrhjdew“Theodore Rinaldo – The Drug Cult Rapist” by Matthew Lavelle for Ranker's Unspeakable Times:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yx2hmzus“The Seeing Hands of Tenome” from The Scare Chamber: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y4dnxee6“The History and How of Shrunken Heads” by Bipin Dimri for Historic Mysteries: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4wdznwwc“H.H. Holmes' Hellish Hotel and Lingering Haunting” from Chicago Hauntings: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/pvthp98=====Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TV=====(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: November, 2021
On the first episode of Macabre at Midnight, we'll discuss the infamous serial killer, H. H. Holmes
H. H. Holmes was known for robbing graves, stealing horses, insurance fraud, and... murder. The United States' first serial killer allegedly had up to 200 victims fall prey to the soundproof rooms, secret passages, trapdoors, acid vats, pits of quicklime, gas chambers, and crematorium in his 'Murder Castle'. Twitter and Instagram - @biarpodcast Facebook - Bug in a Rug Email us your ideas at biarpodcast@gmail.com Sources: Did Serial Killer H.H. Holmes Really Build a ‘Murder Castle'? | HISTORY The Enduring Mystery of H.H. Holmes, America's 'First' Serial Killer | Smithsonian Exhumation confirms gravesite of notorious Chicago serial killer H.H. Holmes - Chicago Tribune H.H. Holmes: Biography, Serial Killer, Murderer H.H. Holmes - Crime Museum H. H. Holmes - Wikipedia Mass murderer Dr H H Holmes: The story of the Chicago Murder Castle, plus Benjamin Pitezel & his other victims - Click Americana Michigan Today » A double dose of the macabre Murder Castle ‑ H.H. Holmes, Chicago World's Fair & Layout | HISTORY New Master List of HH Holmes Victims – Mysterious Chicago St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Holmes selling Mortgaged Goods - Newspapers.com™ The Trial of Herman W. Mudgett Alias H.H. Holmes for the Murder of Benjamin ... - Herman W. Mudgett - Google Books
On this episode, Tony Brueski digs into the chilling history of H.H. Holmes' Murder Castle in Chicago, Illinois—a place where countless lives were tragically lost at the hands of a cunning murderer. But the story doesn't end there. For decades, reports of strange and unexplained phenomena have swirled around the infamous building, leading many to wonder: were the spirits of Holmes' victims left to roam, trapped within the walls of the castle? Tony Brueski takes you through the eerie history of the castle's construction, the crimes committed within its walls, and the haunting reports that have persisted over time. From footsteps in empty hallways to strange poltergeist activity, this episode explores the paranormal mystery of one of the most infamous crime scenes in history.
On this episode, Tony Brueski digs into the chilling history of H.H. Holmes' Murder Castle in Chicago, Illinois—a place where countless lives were tragically lost at the hands of a cunning murderer. But the story doesn't end there. For decades, reports of strange and unexplained phenomena have swirled around the infamous building, leading many to wonder: were the spirits of Holmes' victims left to roam, trapped within the walls of the castle? Tony Brueski takes you through the eerie history of the castle's construction, the crimes committed within its walls, and the haunting reports that have persisted over time. From footsteps in empty hallways to strange poltergeist activity, this episode explores the paranormal mystery of one of the most infamous crime scenes in history.
Send us a textWhen asked about his horrific crimes Holmes would say that “he was born with the devil in him” HH Holmes is widely regarded as Americas first serial killer. His house of horrors, or “murder castle” would shock the world of late 19th century America with unimaginable cruelty and disregard for humanity. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss the rise and fall of Henry Howard Holmes. Support the showFollow The Unconventional Therapist's Guide to Nothing on social media:Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidetonothingTwitter: @UTGN_PodcastIntro and Outro music by 13th Ward Social ClubFollow on Instagram at @13thwardsocialclub and visit https://www.13thwardsocialclub.com/
5+ Hours of True Crime Stories told inside a cozy winter cabin. Warm up on the couch next to the fire and listen as the fire crackles and flames lick the fireplace. Listen in as i narrate 13 stories all about a few known and unknown true crime stories. Use these stories to help you fall asleep or maybe they will keep you wide awake. The first story is the first time you will have heard that story on this channel, the rest are stories that have been previously been featured here on my channel in previous episodes over the last year or so. Story 1 - Jonestown : 00:00] Story 2 - McCarthy Massacre : 37:12 Story 3 - Pazuzu Algarad : 01:10:34 Story 4 - Brian Cohee : 01:39:33 Story 5 - Ivy Ridge : 02:07:02 Story 6 - Mihail Leshtarski : 02:35:10 Story 7 - Cold Case 1 : 03:03:16 Story 8 - Cold Case 2 : 03:20:35 Story 9 - Cold Case 3 : 03:33:55 Story 10 - Devin Williams : 03:45:23 Story 11 - HH Holmes : 04:16:15 Story 12 - Albert Fish : 04:41:08 Story 13 - Ernst Murder : 05:12:40 My Official Website : https://www.boozeandboos.net BUY MERCH SUBMIT YOUR SCARY STORY FOLLOW ME Listen to all Episodes in Podcast Form : Spotify : ►https://open.spotify.com/show/43BJPjVXSUjpEKEdrS5KK3 Itunes : ►https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/booze-and-boos/id1702763010 __________________________________________________________________________ Huge Shoutout to Zack G. For helping Find & Edit these stories! Follow his Facebook page here - https://www.facebook.com/inspirefear SUPPORT HIM & BUY HIS BOOKS :) Mogollon Monsters - https://a.co/d/d2BHQCP Ghosts of Gravsmith - https://a.co/d/ahThYHA ________________________________________________________________________________________ ►[ Intro & Background Ambience] - Background Ambience : https://www.instagram.com/dr_shader_?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== ►[《 Background Music
During Holmes' time in Chicago, he owned a multi-story building that later became known as the “Murder Castle” thanks to sensationalist newspaper reports from the ...
This week on the Super Fun Time Trivia Podcast we discuss how the Muppets are an underused posibility for a horror franchise, several different smut related superhero films, and get extra extra spooky for our Halloween Horrors evening! Music Round: Monsters / Killers Patreon: Super Fun Time Trivia Website: superfuntimetrivia.com Facebook: superfuntimetrivia Instagram: superfuntimetrivia Twitter: @sftimetrivia Email: superfuntimetrivia@gmail.com Intro Music By David Dino White. Welcome to Super Fun Time Trivia: The known universe's only live improv comedy trivia podcast.
Check out our Merch Shop! Grave robbing, also known as tomb raiding, has a long and often morbidly fascinating history, spanning time and cultures. Join us for an in-depth discussion of the ghoulish practice and famous grave robbers from the true crime world. Hosts Heather and Dylanwww.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.
The legend of H.H. Holmes and his so-called "Murder Castle" is an American Tall Tale gone bad... Holmes wasn't just any killer—he was one of America's first real serial killers. And it wasn't just the body count that made him infamous. It was that house. Initially, people thought it was just a regular hotel, a smart business move by Holmes to cash in on the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. But, when the police finally took a good, hard look inside, they found something straight out of a nightmare. The Murder Castle wasn't some run-of-the-mill hotel with a few secrets behind the wallpaper and a revolving bookcase. No, this thing was a cathedral to the macabre. It wasn't built for guests—it was built for victims. As for the body count? Well, that's still up for debate. Some say Holmes killed as few as nine people. Others think he might've murdered as many as 200...Either way, he wasn't running a hotel—he was running a slaughterhouse. Some might even say he was running the prototypical, "Haunted House"...If you found Kinda Murdery because of the Hillbilly Horror Stories Halloween Special, thank you so much for being here! If you haven't heard Hillbilly Horror Stories, Jerry and Tracy deliver a fantastic show, and please do listen to their 7th Annual Halloween Special - featuring Kinda Murdery - here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hillbilly-horror-stories-7th-halloween-episode/id1146579746?i=1000674689093Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6mOvm0mPyfQ0g0ljOHwH6q?si=_z-7zZEGT4CjL1HbPGWvcAHillbilly Horror stories is also availble here, and wherever you get your podcasts!: https://www.hillbillyhorrorstories.com/podcast/episode/795e08d2/hillbilly-horror-stories-7th-halloween-episodeHAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYBODY!Sources: https://allthatsinteresting.com/hh-holmes-hotel https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/enduring-mystery-hh-holmes-americas-first-serial-killer-180977646/ https://www.biography.com/crime/hh-holmesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.
Send us a textThe story of America's first serial killer. Some of the best songs for your Halloween playlist. A few beloved 1970s board games.Episode 168 of the podcast is several different shades of spooky.It begins with the story of H.H. Holmes. He is the man widely considered to be America's first serial killer. His 'murder castle' is the stuff of nightmares and his actions sadly likely inspired countless murderous imitators.Family fun nights in the 1970s could be as terrifying as any scary movie. We go way Back In the Day to look at some of the beloved board games that tried to make those Fridays around the dining room table a little less awful.Throwing a Halloween party? Well this week's Top 5 is going to set up the playlist for you. We will look at creepy songs that are perfect for Spooky Season. Haunting lyrics, hidden meanings, odd backstories, they're all here.There will be a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule centered around the mysterious death of magic legend Harry Houdini.For more great content become a subscriber on Patreon!Helpful Links from this EpisodeThe Lady of the Dunes.comPurchase My New Book Cape Cod Beyond the Beach!In My Footsteps: A Cape Cod Travel Guide(2nd Edition)Hooked By Kiwi - Etsy.comWear Your Wish.com - Clothing, Accessories, and moreDJ Williams MusicKeeKee's Cape Cod KitchenChristopher Setterlund.comCape Cod Living - Zazzle StoreSubscribe on YouTube!Initial Impressions 2.0 BlogUPDATE: Bonnie Bickwit and Mitchel Weiser Case - Rolling Stone.comWebcam Weekly Wrapup PodcastHalloween Songs Playlist - SpotifyBoard Game Geek.comListen to Episode 167 here Support the show
Its the beginning of the end for Herman. Tonight we will go over his cons and schemes and even see how he started to get sloppy.
Tonight we continue with our world of serial killers and we are talking about Americas first. That's right we are talking about H.H. Holmes and his murder castle.
Al Hunter from the Weekly View and the Irvington Ghost Tours joins to talk about H.H. Holmes, who is known as "America's First Serial Killer".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
True Crime Tuesday presents: Beyond The Headlines: True Crime's Myths and Legends with Inventor/Researcher/Author, Jeff Ignatowski! Ever wonder about the truth behind the sensationalized headlines when it comes to history's most infamous killers? So did author Jeff Ignatowski, a nationally known speaker on the psychology of serial killers, who turned that curiosity into his meticulously researched book BEYOND THE HEADLINES: True Crime's Myths and Legends. More than a collection of dramatically told true crime stories, Ignatowski's anthology challenges and explores the integrity of widespread myths surrounding infamous personalities such as Jack The Ripper, Dennis Rader, Elizabeth Bathory, Ed Gein, and Ted Bundy. It provides a deeper understanding of their stories through historical insight, criminological analysis, and a careful separation of fact from fiction. On Today's Show, Jeff joins TCT to talk about his own brush with some famous criminals, and to dispel some of the more popular myths behind Elizabeth Bathory, Ed Gein, John Wayne Gacy, Jack The Ripper and H.H. Holmes. We also talk about Jeff Mudgett's quest to prove HH Holmes was the Ripper, and why it might have been futile from the start.... Get your copy of "BEYOND THE HEADLINES..." here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1960332740 Get Killers - The Card Game here: https://killerstcg.square.site/ Check out all of Jeff links and shows here: https://bit.ly/3LSJ7Vm PLUS AN ALL NEW DUMB CRIMES/STUPID CRIMINALS W/JESSICA FREEBURG! See where the Darkness Radio Crew will be in your area: https://www.darknessradioshow.com/p/events/ Pre-order the two new books from Jessica here: https://jessicafreeburg.com/books/ Sign up for the ghost Stories Inc. Paranormal Events and save 20 percent off the ticket price by using the code: DARKNESS20 here: https://jessicafreeburg.com/upcoming-events/ #crime #truecrime #truecrimepodcasts #truecrimetuesday #jeffignatowski #beyondtheheadlines #truecrimesmythsandlegends #serialkillers #murder #elizabethbathory #jacktheripper #hhholmes #lizzieborden #edgein #zodiackiller #johnwaynegacy #tedbundy #jeffreydahmer #dennisrader #dumbcrimesstupidcriminals #TimDennis #jessicafreeburg #paranormalauthor #floridaman #drugcrimes #foodcrimes #stupidcrimes #funnycrimes #sexcrimes
A charming doctor constructs a labyrinthine "Murder Castle" to lure, torture and kill unsuspecting victims during the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, becoming America's first notorious serial killer. Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/talkmurdertomeContent warning: the true crime stories discussed on this podcast can involve graphic and disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.Fair use disclaimer: some materials used in this work are included under the fair use doctrine for educational purposes. Any copyrighted materials are owned by their respective copyright holders. Questions regarding use of copyrighted materials may be directed to legal [@] Talkocast.com
IN THIS EPISODE: Witchcraft, torture, and a man selling his soul to Satan. Not exactly the kind of events you typically expect before a wedding. (The Devil's Agent) *** Creativity is usually admired by those who experience it, reveling in the joy and artistry a creator puts into his work. But when a serial killer decides to get creative, the only one who feels joy is the killer himself. And thus was the case with H. H. Holmes. (America's Most Creative Serial Killer) *** Did an American serial killer's reign of terror reach England? One man believes so. In fact, he believes his great-great grandfather was the one and only Jack the Ripper. And that man was H. H. Holmes. (American Ripper)YOUTUBE CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:15.863 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Black Room” (October 29, 1974)00:49:39.570 = Weird Darkness, “The Devil's Agent”00:57:22.991 = X Minus One, “The Parade” (May 01, 1950)01:26:58.331 = Weird Darkness, “H.H. Holmes, Part 1”01:38:22.399 = ABC Mystery Time, “Murder In Haste” (Air Date Unknown)02:03:30.496 = Weird Darkness, “H.H. Holmes, Part 2”02:17:07.496 = Appointment With Fear, “Pit And The Pendulum” (September 18, 1943)02:46:02.959 = Weird Darkness, “H.H. Holmes, Part 3”02:52:04.188 = Beyond the Green Door, “Phillip Baine in the Yukon (Air Date Unknown)SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Devil's Agent” by Erik for The Paranormal Scholar: http://bit.ly/2Wh4hBL“America's Most Creative Serial Killer” by John Freund for The Line Up: http://bit.ly/2PABl6N“American Ripper” by C.W.S. for The Line Up: http://bit.ly/2PvOJsCWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library= = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: June 28, 2024RETRO RADIO LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/h-h-holmes-americas-jack-the-ripper/
In the shadows of Chicago's bustling streets, a sinister tale unfolds - one that would make even the most hardened true crime aficionados shudder. Prepare yourself for the chilling saga of H.H. Holmes and his infamous "Murder Castle," a labyrinth of horror that housed unspeakable atrocities beneath its unassuming facade. Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/talkmurdertomeContent warning: the true crime stories discussed on this podcast can involve graphic and disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.Fair use disclaimer: some materials used in this work are included under the fair use doctrine for educational purposes. Any copyrighted materials are owned by their respective copyright holders. Questions regarding use of copyrighted materials may be directed to legal [@] Talkocast.com
This little wonky-eyed, thieving badass treated corpses like toys before constructing a murder castle in Chicago for The World's Fair of 1893. He tortured unsuspecting inhabitants of the murder castle in a true house of horrors before being hunted down and hanged in Philly. Come see us live on the road: https://bit.ly/48ROD3N Aug. 21: Dallas Aug. 22: Austin If you like Lil Stinkers and want to support us, you can do so by going to Patreon.com/lilstinkers. For either $4/month or $40/year, you get every episode early, ad-free episodes Patreon exclusive episodes, Mini Stinkers episodes, live AMAs, live episodes, road trip vlogs, live book club meetings and all the other weirdo nonsense that we engage in. Buy Mike's new book, Delco Dirtball, at OnPercs.com/store. Everyone who pre-orders between now and July 14 gets an invite to a movie theatre screening of MacGruber and the Rain Train BBQ the following day. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: Jon Delcollo: @jonnydelco Jake Mattera: @jakemattera Mike Rainey: @mikerainey82
Is evil real? I sit down with Ron Felber to examine the that question, fiction or not. Could evil really influence those so deeply that a normal loving soul does the unthinkable and unimaginable to another human that it shocks you to your core. Could these heinous crimes we've seen and heard about for hundreds of years be the works of psychotic psychopaths that play the “The Devil Made Do It” card or is there something more sinister at play? To really showcase this theory or reason… Jack the Ripper, HH Holmes and an exorcism in the "Unwelcomed" Get the book The Unwelcomed here: https://amzn.to/4bUhiY6 The Unwelcomed: The Curious Case of Clara Fowler - Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot Subscribe FREE to Mysteries. Mayhem & Merlot's YouTube Channel -https://bit.ly/mysteriesmayhemandmerlot Email Winnie at mysteriesmayhemandmerlot@gmail.com Follow Winnie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WinifredSchrader Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/official_winnie_schrader/ X: https://x.com/Winnie_Schrader Swag Shop: https://paranormal60swagshop.com/ SUPPORT THE ADVERTISERS THAT SUPPORT THIS SHOW Check ZENNI Optical and use Winnie's link- https://bit.ly/MMMZenni This Show is Sponsored by BetterHelp - Visit www.BetterHelp.com/P60 for 10% off your first month. Factor Meals - Head to www.FactorMeals.com/P6050 and use code P6050 to save 50% Mint Mobile - To get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to www.MintMobile.com/P60 Rocket Money - Start saving money and reclaim control over your finances with www.RocketMoney.com/P60 Tarot Readings by Winnie - https://www.darknessradio.com/lotus-l... PLEASE GIVE THIS SHOW A 5 STAR RATING AND REVIEW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this chilling episode, we delve into the horrifying murders of the Pitezel children by America's first serial killer, H.H. Holmes, uncovering the gruesome details and twisted motives behind one of history's most infamous crimes. Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/talkmurdertomeContent warning: the true crime stories discussed on this podcast can involve graphic and disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.Fair use disclaimer: some materials used in this work are included under the fair use doctrine for educational purposes. Any copyrighted materials are owned by their respective copyright holders. Questions regarding use of copyrighted materials may be directed to legal [@] Talkocast.com
When a cunning con artist convinces his loyal accomplice to fake his own death for an insurance scam, he seizes the opportunity to murder him instead, igniting a chilling sequence of deceit and murder that ultimately leads to his own downfall. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting apps: https://talkmurder.com/subscribeSupport us on patreon: https://patreon.com/talkmurderSee our technology: https://talkmurder.com/gearContent warning: the true crime stories discussed on this podcast can involve graphic and disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.Fair use disclaimer: some materials used in this work are included under the fair use doctrine for educational purposes. Any copyrighted materials are owned by their respective copyright holders. Questions regarding use of copyrighted materials may be directed to legal [@] Talkocast.com
Hi friends, happy Tuesday! Today we're talking about the man who is famously known as America's first ever serial killer- H.H. Holmes. But did he kill for money, or for fun? Living in Chicago in the mid 1800s, his dream was to get rich by any means necessary, even if that meant murdering his friends, lovers… basically everyone close to him. The truth of this story is wild enough, but the lies people told to sell newspapers are next level. Do you think there's any truth to any of it? Also, let me know who you want me to talk about next time. Hope you have a great rest of your week, make good choices and I'll be seeing you very soon xo Bailey Sarian ________ : : F O L L O W M E : : Discord: http://discord.gg/baileysarian Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3e3jL9v Instagram: http://bit.ly/2nbO4PR Facebook: http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2yT4BLV Pinterest: http://bit.ly/2mVpXnY Youtube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3Og Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3cC0V9d RECOMMEND A STORY HERE : cases4bailey@gmail.com Business Related Emails : Baileysarianteam@wmeagency.com Wanna Send Me Something? Bailey Sarian 4400 W Riverside Dr Ste 110-300, Burbank, CA 91505 _______ Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://www.shopify.com/makeup. Go to https://www.Zocdoc.com/MAKEUP and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated therapist, psychiatrist, or psychologist today. Head to https://www.FACTORMEALS.com/makeup50 and use code makeup50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month.
Welcome to the country's most infamous hotel. We all know the story. You can check out, but you can never leave." But, is the legend of HH Holmes really all it's cracked up to be? "Strange and Unexplained" is a podcast from Grab Bag Collab & Three Goose Entertainment and is a journey into the uncomfortable and the unknowable that will leave you both laughing and sleeping with the lights on. Follow us on Instagram Episode Sponsors: Miracle Made. Go to TryMiracle.com/STRANGE and use the code STRANGE to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. Rocket Money. Stop wasting money on things you don't use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney.com/unexplained.
A young mother falls under the spell of charismatic serial killer H.H. Holmes, entering into an ill-fated affair that leads to her grisly demise in the depths of his infamous Chicago "Murder Castle." Subscribe on your favorite podcasting apps: https://talkmurder.com/subscribeSupport us on patreon: https://patreon.com/talkmurderSee our technology: https://talkmurder.com/gearContent warning: the true crime stories discussed on this podcast can involve graphic and disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.Fair use disclaimer: some materials used in this work are included under the fair use doctrine for educational purposes. Any copyrighted materials are owned by their respective copyright holders. Questions regarding use of copyrighted materials may be directed to legal [@] Talkocast.com
IN THIS EPISODE: It's one of the most infamous and macabre subjects of Chicago history – it even served as inspiration for TV's “American Horror Story: Hotel”. It's what has become known as “The Murder Castle” where serial killer H.H. Holmes committed his monstrous crimes. But even today, Holmes continues to terrify… in spectral form. (H.H. Holmes' Hellish Hotel And Lingering Haunting) *** A woman tries to save the soul of her daughter, believing her to be possessed… but her solution to drive out the demon was to murder her daughter using a holy crucifix. (Murder By Crucifix) *** What's worse than proclaiming yourself to be a supernatural being and starting your own cult? How about telling your followers you are God so you could do drugs and have sex with teenage girls? It's the disturbing true story of the cult called “The Group”. (Theodore Rinaldo – The Drug Cult Rapist) *** Shrunken heads – believe it or not, they are real. And some tribal peoples create them even today – from real human heads. But why do it at all? We'll look at the reality behind shrunken heads, the reason they are created… and even how they are created. (The History and How of Shrunken Heads) *** A terrifying series of paranormal activities invade a family's home in Wales. (The Swansea Entity) *** Tenome is a Japanese Urban Legend about a blind man who was robbed and murdered. His dying wish? To have eyes on his hands so he could see. (The Seeing Hands of Tenome) *** Unsolved mysteries are intriguing simply because they are unsolved. That's why we are so fascinated by stories of people disappearing without a trace. But one man's disappearance is so bizarre, so weird, that upon hearing the story you'll be scratching your head wondering what the heck you just heard. (The Strangest Disappearance at Sea in History) SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THIS EPISODE…“The Swansea Entity” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3pt262t4“Murder By Crucifix” by Inigo Gonzalez for Ranker's Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4h6mjabw“The Strangest Disappearance at Sea in History” from Strange Company: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/nsrhjdew“Theodore Rinaldo – The Drug Cult Rapist” by Matthew Lavelle for Ranker's Unspeakable Times:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yx2hmzus“The Seeing Hands of Tenome” from The Scare Chamber: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y4dnxee6“The History and How of Shrunken Heads” by Bipin Dimri for Historic Mysteries: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4wdznwwc“H.H. Holmes' Hellish Hotel and Lingering Haunting” from Chicago Hauntings: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/pvthp98Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: November, 2021PARTIAL TRANSCRIPT: https://weirddarkness.com/hhholmes-hellish-hotel/
H.H. Holmes, America's first serial killer, lured victims to his sinister "Murder Castle" during the 1893 Chicago World's Fair before his capture and controversial execution, leaving a haunting legacy of evil that persists to this day. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting apps: https://talkmurder.com/subscribeSupport us on patreon: https://patreon.com/talkmurderSee our technology: https://talkmurder.com/gearContent warning: the true crime stories discussed on this podcast can involve graphic and disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised.Fair use disclaimer: some materials used in this work are included under the fair use doctrine for educational purposes. Any copyrighted materials are owned by their respective copyright holders. Questions regarding use of copyrighted materials may be directed to legal [@] Talkocast.com
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