After faking his best friend's death for an insurance payout, H.H. Holmes spun an elaborate web of lies. But as Holmes's stories unraveled, the true scope of his betrayal revealed a man who saw everyone around him as expendable. Even the people who loved him most.

If you’re new here, don’t forget t… After faking his best friend's death for an insurance payout, H.H. Holmes spun an elaborate web of lies. But as Holmes's stories unraveled, the true scope of his betrayal revealed a man who saw everyone around him as expendable. Even the people who loved him most.

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H.H. Holmes is one of America's most notorious serial killers. But before the murders, there were the scams. In this episode, Vanessa and Dr. Engels trace Holmes's dark path from a childhood fascination with death to medical school grave robbing, a mysterious building full of trapdoors, and a danger… H.H. Holmes is one of America's most notorious serial killers. But before the murders, there were the scams. In this episode, Vanessa and Dr. Engels trace Holmes's dark path from a childhood fascination with death to medical school grave robbing, a mysterious building full of trapdoors, and a dangerous partnership with fellow conman Benjamin Pitezel. As the two hatch an elaborate life insurance fraud scheme, the line between crime and something far more sinister begins to blur.

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What secrets were still hidden inside the Murder Mansion? In True Crime with Kimbyr, Part 2 continues the chilling deep dive into H.H. Holmes — the “Evil Doctor” whose charm masked calculated brutality. Kimbyrleigha examines the darker layers of Holmes’ manipulation, the victims caught in his web, a… What secrets were still hidden inside the Murder Mansion? In True Crime with Kimbyr, Part 2 continues the chilling deep dive into H.H. Holmes — the “Evil Doctor” whose charm masked calculated brutality. Kimbyrleigha examines the darker layers of Holmes’ manipulation, the victims caught in his web, and the shocking discoveries that finally exposed his crimes. With detailed research and a compassionate, analytical approach, True Crime with Kimbyr explores how greed, deception, and unchecked power allowed a killer to thrive — and why his legacy still haunts true crime history today.
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How did a charming doctor turn an ordinary building into a house of horrors? In True Crime with Kimbyr, Kimbyrleigha unpacks the chilling story of H.H. Holmes — the so-called “Devil in Me” — whose Murder Mansion hid secret passages, deadly traps, and unimaginable crimes. With careful research and a … How did a charming doctor turn an ordinary building into a house of horrors? In True Crime with Kimbyr, Kimbyrleigha unpacks the chilling story of H.H. Holmes — the so-called “Devil in Me” — whose Murder Mansion hid secret passages, deadly traps, and unimaginable crimes. With careful research and a compassionate, analytical lens, True Crime with Kimbyr explores how manipulation, trust, and greed fueled one of history’s most disturbing serial killers. What really happened behind those walls — and how many victims were there?
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On this episode, Payton explores the dark story of H.H. Holmes, America's first serial killer, and his deadly Murder Castle.

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Part 3 - H.H. Holmes: The Confession, Execution, and the Jack the Ripper Theory
"I was born with the devil in me."
With those chilling words, H.H. Holmes sealed his fate. After years of fraud, deception, and unspeakable murder, America’s first documented serial killer finally faced justice. But for … Part 3 - H.H. Holmes: The Confession, Execution, and the Jack the Ripper Theory
"I was born with the devil in me."
With those chilling words, H.H. Holmes sealed his fate. After years of fraud, deception, and unspeakable murder, America’s first documented serial killer finally faced justice. But for a man who had spent a lifetime manipulating everyone around him, Holmes had one final game to play.
In his final days, Holmes spun a tangled web of half-truths, outright fabrications, and eerie confessions—claiming to have killed 27, 100, or even 200 victims. Some of the people he "murdered" were later found alive. Others disappeared without a trace, their fates forever lost to history. Even as the noose tightened around his neck, Holmes seemed to revel in the legend he had created, smirking as if he still had one last trick up his sleeve.
And then there’s the ultimate mystery: Could H.H. Holmes have been Jack the Ripper? The eerie similarities, the gaps in his timeline, and a shocking handwriting analysis have kept the theory alive for over a century. But is it true? Or is it just another carefully crafted illusion from the greatest con man of the 19th century?
From the sensational trial to his gruesome execution, from the horrors of the Murder Castle to his supposed connection to the most infamous killer of all time, this episode of Ontario Cold Cases - Canada’s True Crime Podcast unravels the final, chilling chapter of H.H. Holmes.
But even in death, the legend refuses to die.
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Part 2: Murder, Madness, and Money – The True Horrors of H.H. Holmes
Step inside the mind of one of history’s most chilling killers—a man who built an empire of deception, fraud, and murder. H.H. Holmes, America’s first documented serial killer, was more than just a conman; he was an architect of ho… Part 2: Murder, Madness, and Money – The True Horrors of H.H. Holmes
Step inside the mind of one of history’s most chilling killers—a man who built an empire of deception, fraud, and murder. H.H. Holmes, America’s first documented serial killer, was more than just a conman; he was an architect of horror. His infamous "Murder Castle" in Chicago was no ordinary hotel—it was a labyrinth of terror, complete with soundproof chambers, hidden gas pipes, and trapdoors that led straight to the basement, where bodies vanished without a trace.
With the 1893 World’s Fair as his hunting ground, Holmes lured unsuspecting victims—young women seeking work, travelers in search of lodging, and anyone who fell for his charming façade. But once they stepped inside, they never came out.
How did Holmes construct a palace of death in the middle of Chicago? How many victims did he claim before the law finally caught up with him? And when detectives began tracing his movements, why did they discover a trail of bodies stretching from Illinois to Canada?
This episode of Ontario Cold Cases - Canada’s True Crime Podcast unravels the terrifying truth behind the Murder Castle, the victims who entered and never returned, and the manhunt that finally exposed Holmes’ gruesome crimes. But as investigators closed in, Holmes fled—dragging with him three innocent children who would become his most heartbreaking victims.
From Chicago to Toronto, Indianapolis to Philadelphia, Holmes stayed one step ahead of the law. But in the end, even his greatest deception couldn’t save him.
What truly happened inside the Murder Castle? And when Holmes was finally caught, did he confess to 27 murders—or was the real number much, much higher?
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THE MAKING OF A MONSTER: H.H. Holmes’ Early Life and Criminal Beginnings (Part 1)
Before the Murder Castle.
Before the Chicago World’s Fair.
Before he became America’s first documented serial killer.

He was just Herman Webster Mudgett—a brilliant but disturbed boy growing up in small-town New Hamps… THE MAKING OF A MONSTER: H.H. Holmes’ Early Life and Criminal Beginnings (Part 1)
Before the Murder Castle.
Before the Chicago World’s Fair.
Before he became America’s first documented serial killer.

He was just Herman Webster Mudgett—a brilliant but disturbed boy growing up in small-town New Hampshire.
From a young age, there were signs of something… off about him. The stories would later become legend: a frightened child locked in a room with a human skeleton, a boy dissecting animals instead of playing with friends, a teenager charming his way out of trouble while secretly plotting his next deception. But was he born a monster, or was he made into one?
In this gripping first episode of Ontario Cold Cases - Canada’s True Crime Podcast, we trace the origins of H.H. Holmes—his strict upbringing, his first taste of fraud, and the early crimes that set him on the path to becoming one of history’s most terrifying killers.
Inside this episode:* The Skeleton Incident – How a childhood encounter with death may have shaped Holmes' obsession with control.* The First Signs of a Predator – Animal cruelty, pathological lying, and an unsettling lack of empathy.* The Medical School Scams – Holmes’ gruesome insurance fraud, using stolen cadavers to cash in on life insurance policies.* Marriage, Bigamy, and Betrayal – How he seduced and abandoned women, leaving financial ruin and unanswered questions in his wake.* The Road to Chicago – A new name, a new city, and the first steps toward the infamous Murder Castle.
He wasn’t always a killer. But deception, greed, and an unquenchable thirst for power pushed him down a path of no return. This is the origin story of H.H. Holmes—the making of a monster.
And in Episode 2, we step inside the Murder Castle itself, where Holmes’ darkest fantasies became reality… and his victims never made it out alive.
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After the authorities realized that H.H. Holmes had killed Benjamin Pitezel, they discovered that he was much more than a simple fraudster -- he was a serial killer. But was "the Devil in the White City" as depraved as he seemed? Murder: True Crime Stories is part of Crime House Studios. For more, f… After the authorities realized that H.H. Holmes had killed Benjamin Pitezel, they discovered that he was much more than a simple fraudster -- he was a serial killer. But was "the Devil in the White City" as depraved as he seemed? Murder: True Crime Stories is part of Crime House Studios. For more, follow us on Instagram @crimehouse.

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In 1889, Benjamin Pitezel befriended a man named H.H. Holmes in Chicago. The two of them became partners in crime, and cooked up a plan to defraud a life insurance company by faking Benjamin's death. But Benjamin had no idea that his friend Holmes had other ideas. Murder: True Crime Stories is part … In 1889, Benjamin Pitezel befriended a man named H.H. Holmes in Chicago. The two of them became partners in crime, and cooked up a plan to defraud a life insurance company by faking Benjamin's death. But Benjamin had no idea that his friend Holmes had other ideas. Murder: True Crime Stories is part of Crime House Studios. For more, follow us on Instagram @crimehouse.

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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 friend… 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?

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Not since Jack the Ripper or H.H. Holmes had a criminal so thoroughly shocked and captivated the public imagination; yet Gein’s crimes went far beyond what anyone imagined a person could be capable of. Indeed, he has served as the basis for some of Hollywood’s most iconic horror films including Psyc… Not since Jack the Ripper or H.H. Holmes had a criminal so thoroughly shocked and captivated the public imagination; yet Gein’s crimes went far beyond what anyone imagined a person could be capable of. Indeed, he has served as the basis for some of Hollywood’s most iconic horror films including Psycho, Silence of the Lambs, and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. And, while he is only known to have killed two people during his active period, the list of crimes he is suspected of having committed is long and likely to remain a source of speculation for a long time to come.

Thank you to the magical Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research!

References

Associated Press. 1968. "Gein prosecution winds up murder testimony." Capital Times, November 9: 9.

—. 1968. "Gein ruled fit to stand trial." Green Bay Press-Gazette, January 16: 1.

Capital Times. 1958. "Bar Gein house admission fees." Capital Times, March 12: 4.

—. 1957. "Claims ten skulls came from graves ." Capital Times, November 18: 1.

—. 1958. "Gein insane, psychiatrist tells court." Capital Times, January 6: 3.

—. 1957. "Nearly wed gein, woman reveals." Capital Times, November 20: 1.

—. 1957. "Plan to open at least two." Capital Times, November 23: 1.

—. 1957. "Weeping Gein joins minister in prayer." Capital Times, November 22: 1.

—. 1957. "'Won't believe' graves robbed ." Capital Times, November 19: 1.

Daily Tribune. 1954. "Believe Bancroft tavernkeeper was slain." Daily Tribune, December 9: 1.

—. 1944. "Rites today for the man who died in Roche-a-Cri fire." Daily Tribune, May 19: 1.

Engel, Dave. 2005. "Whatever happened to Mary Hogan?" Daily Tribune, December 5: 6.

La Crosse Tribune. 1957. "State pushes murder charges against ." La Crosse Tribune, November 22: 1.

Portage Daily Register. 1957. "New rifle in shop used in slaying storekeeper." Portage Daily Register, November 19: 1.

Schechter, Harold. 1998. Deviant: The Shocking True Story of Ed Gein, the Original Psycho. New York, NY: Gallery Books.

Stevens Point Journal. 1958. "Ed Gein's real estate sold for under $4,000." Stevens Point Journal, March 31: 1.

—. 1958. "Gein farmhouse leveled by early morning blaze." Stevens Point Journal, March 20: 1.

—. 1958. "Open house at Gein farm draws crowds." Stevens Point Journal, March 24: 1.

—. 1957. "Results of lie test announced." Stevens Point Journal, November 20: 1.

—. 1954. "Woman's disappearance hints slaying at Pine Grove tavern." Stevens Point Journal, December 9: 1.

United Press. 1957. "Hospital gets ready for Gein." Capital Times, November 23: 2.

United Press International. 1968. "Ed Gein found guilty of 1957 murder in Plainfield." Capital Times, November 14: 2. more

This story is a fan favorite that was previously published as Episode 50.

In the late 1800s, a very strange hotel was constructed in Chicago, Illinois. From the outside, it looked perfectly normal, but the inside of the hotel was anything but. Hallways were a maze of twists and turns, and there wer… This story is a fan favorite that was previously published as Episode 50.

In the late 1800s, a very strange hotel was constructed in Chicago, Illinois. From the outside, it looked perfectly normal, but the inside of the hotel was anything but. Hallways were a maze of twists and turns, and there were trap doors, sliding walls and secret stairwells everywhere. But the shock factor of this hotel was part of its allure. Walking around and getting lost could actually be kind of thrilling. But, what guests didn't know was that every time they got lost in that hotel, they might never find their way out again...

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In the final chapter of our coverage of H.H.Holmes, we talk about the theories connecting him to Jack the Ripper, his final days on the run and a trial and execution that has gone down in history. 

Thank you to Dave White for research assistance.

References

Boston Daily Globe. 1895. "At Burlingto… In the final chapter of our coverage of H.H.Holmes, we talk about the theories connecting him to Jack the Ripper, his final days on the run and a trial and execution that has gone down in history. 

Thank you to Dave White for research assistance.

References

Boston Daily Globe. 1895. "At Burlington." Boston Daily Globe, August 8: 7.

—. 1894. "Believes husband dead." Boston Daily Globe, November 20: 1.

—. 1894. "Believes husband dead." Boston Daily Globe, November 20: 1.

—. 1895. "Hard and Selfish." Boston Daily Globe, August 7: 5.

—. 1894. "In the toils." Boston Daily Globe, November 18: 1.

—. 1895. "Mother's Love." Boston Daily Globe, August 6: 5.

Chicago Chronicle. 1895. "Tells of one crime." Chicago Chronicle, July 30: 2.

—. 1895. "Trail of the fiend." Chicago Chronicle, July 21: 1.

Chicago Tribune. 1894. "Spins his own web." Chacgo Tribune, November 22: 1.

—. 1895. "Holmes recognized in Toronto." Chcago Tribune, July 17: 12.

Daily Boston Globe. 1895. "Good Fisherman." Daily Boston Globe, August 9: 4.

Galveston Daily News. 1894. "Two Texas Girls." Galveston Daily News, November 22: 1.

Geyer, Frank P. 1896. The Holmes-Pitezel Case: A History of the Greatest Crime of the Century and of the Search for the Missing Pitezel Children. Philadelphia, PA: Publishers' Union.

Kerns, Rebecca, Tiffany Lewis, and Cailtin McClure. 2012. Herman Webster Mudgett: Dr. H.H. Holmes or Beast of Chicago. Lecture, Radford, VA: Department of Psychology, Radford University.

Larson, Erik. 2003. Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America. New York, NY: Crown Publishers.

Mudgett, Herman W. 1895. Holmes' Own Story. Philadelphia, PA: Burke and McFetridge Company.

New York Times. 1895. "A boy Holmes' first victim." New York Times, July 31: 3.

—. 1896. "Appeal of murderer Holmes." New York Times, February 4: 8.

—. 1895. "Claims an alibi." New York Times, July 17: 1.

—. 1896. "Holmes cool to the end." New York Times, May 8: 1.

—. 1895. "Holmes enters a plea of guilty." New York Times, May 29: 1.

—. 1896. "Holmes in a ton of cement." New York Times, May 9: 1.

—. 1895. "Holmes sentenced to die." New York Times, December 1: 13.

—. 1894. "May be charged with murder." New York Times, November 19: 2.

—. 1895. "The Williams girls' fate." New York Times, July 21: 10.

Philadelphia Inquirer. 1894. "Cause of death a mystery." Philadelphia Inquirer, September 6: 6.

—. 1896. "Holmes' chronology." Philadelphia Inquirer, April 12: 18.

—. 1896. "Holmes Confesses 27 murders." Philadelphia Inquirer, April 26: 1.

Philadelphia Times. 1894. "All looking for Pitezel." Philadelphia Times, November 21: 1.

—. 1894. "Perry's Peculiar Death." Philadelphia Times, September 5: 3.

Selzer, Adam. 2017. H.H. Holmes: The True History of the White City Devil. New York, NY: Skyhorse Publishing.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch. 1894. "Arrested Again." St. Louis Post-Dispatch, July 29: 8. more

In Part 4 of H.H. Holmes, it gets even wilder. This man has now headed to Texas with his 500th wife and is ready to join his partner in crime, Benjamin Pitezel to steal Minnie Williams' inherited land. He has plans. He plans to now build a Texas murder castle like the one he created in Chicago. But … In Part 4 of H.H. Holmes, it gets even wilder. This man has now headed to Texas with his 500th wife and is ready to join his partner in crime, Benjamin Pitezel to steal Minnie Williams' inherited land. He has plans. He plans to now build a Texas murder castle like the one he created in Chicago. But first, Pitezel and Holmes need to scheme their way into a payday, using an insurance scam and faking Pitezel's death. When it looks like Pitezel might back out, things go sour and Holmes goes on a murder spree that brings him to several states and even Canada. Strap in, friends. It's complicated and horrific here.

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Resources:

Philadelphia Inquirer. 1894. "Cause of death a mystery." Philadelphia Inquirer, September 6: 6.

—. 1896. "Holmes' chronology." Philadelphia Inquirer, April 12: 18.

—. 1896. "Holmes Confesses 27 murders." Philadelphia Inquirer, April 26: 1.

Philadelphia Times. 1894. "All looking for Pitezel." Philadelphia Times, November 21: 1.

—. 1894. "Perry's Peculiar Death." Philadelphia Times, September 5: 3.

Selzer, Adam. 2017. H.H. Holmes: The True History of the White City Devil. New York, NY: Skyhorse Publishing. more

In Part 3 H.H. Holmes isn't done being adulterous and he's taking evil to another level. He's conning wives left and right and then takes to arson to earn a quick buck. Today, we go deeper into the design of his "murder castle" while also watching this con man/killer descend further into madness. Wh… In Part 3 H.H. Holmes isn't done being adulterous and he's taking evil to another level. He's conning wives left and right and then takes to arson to earn a quick buck. Today, we go deeper into the design of his "murder castle" while also watching this con man/killer descend further into madness. What will be his undoing? Stay tuned... more

In part 2 we talk about the infamous "Murder Castle" and begin to dive into the crimes committed there. Holmes' brutality and savagery knew no bounds and now he has a whole building to do it in.

Thank you to Dave White for research assistance!

When Boston police arrested Dr. Henry Howard Holmes in a West End boarding house on November 17, 1894, they assumed they had apprehended an interstate criminal guilty of defrauding the Fidelity Insurance company of $10,000 and of being a horse thief in Texas. Holmes had been tracked to New England b… When Boston police arrested Dr. Henry Howard Holmes in a West End boarding house on November 17, 1894, they assumed they had apprehended an interstate criminal guilty of defrauding the Fidelity Insurance company of $10,000 and of being a horse thief in Texas. Holmes had been tracked to New England by the Pinkerton Detective Agency, who had suspected him of other crimes in various cities across the country; yet even the most seasoned and creative detective couldn’t have imagined the horrific scope and magnitude of crimes he’d committed.

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A strange hotel in Chicago was hiding a monster

This episode we discuss H.H. Holmes, or Herman Webster Mudgett, who was a serial killer in America in the late 1800s. He built a Murder Castle in Chicago and went on to commit many heinous crimes. 

If you enjoy our podcast, please leave us a rating and review! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @in… This episode we discuss H.H. Holmes, or Herman Webster Mudgett, who was a serial killer in America in the late 1800s. He built a Murder Castle in Chicago and went on to commit many heinous crimes. 

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