Dr.Evil The Murder Castle of Dr. HH HOLMES

Dr. H. H. Holmes, born Herman Webster Mudgett in 1861, is one of America's first known serial killers. He operated mainly during the late 19th century and is infamous for his crimes committed in Chicago, particularly around the time of the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition.

Here are some key facts:

🏚️ "Murder Castle"

• Holmes constructed a building later dubbed the "Murder Castle"—a hotel designed with hidden rooms, trapdoors, soundproofed walls, gas lines, and chutes to the basement.

• The structure allowed Holmes to lure, trap, and murder his victims, many of whom were young women drawn to the city by the World's Fair.

🔪 Crimes

• He confessed to 27 murders, though only 9 were confirmed.

• Some estimates speculate he may have killed up to 200 people, but that number is debated.

• He was also involved in insurance fraud, scams, and theft.

⚖️ Capture and Execution

• Holmes was eventually arrested in 1894 for insurance fraud.

• During the investigation, authorities uncovered the full extent of his crimes.

• He was hanged in 1896 in Philadelphia.

Legacy

• H. H. Holmes has become a notorious figure in true crime history.

• His life inspired books, documentaries, and even fictional portrayals. Erik Larson's The Devil in the White City is a best-selling non-fiction book that details Holmes' crimes alongside the history of the World's Fair.