H.H. Holmes: America’s First Monster
Was America’s first serial killer ever caught?
4.3 (39)
203 mins
H.H. Holmes built a life on charm, lies, and disappearing victims. Though behind the scams lurked calculated murders—and even his reported death may not have ended the story.
Ep 1:
The Making of Holmes
From a disturbing childhood to Chicago schemes, Holmes builds new identities, cons banks, and erects his infamous castle as disappearances and an insurance plot hint at darker crimes.
Ep 2:
The Castle of Death
A relentless detective follows Holmes across cities as the castle’s secrets and missing children surface, and the conman’s lies unravel into a chilling confession and the noose.
Ep 3:
Trial of the Torture Doctor
In court Holmes spins shocking confessions as investigators question which victims were real, leaving media frenzy and uncertainty to shape his legend as much as the evidence.
Ep 4:
The Legend of Holmes
Rumors of escape, secret networks, and even Jack the Ripper ties swirl until modern DNA tests confront the myths and challenge how much of Holmes’ horror was truth or legend.
Discussions (11)
Anthony
Level 6 · 6 mo agoThe 200 victims count is total fiction. Experts agree it was likely just nine to twelve people.
Humberto
Level 10 · 6 mo agoHe inflated the count..
Waylon
Level 4 · 6 mo agoCastle for stolen sofas.
