On November 17, 1894, the notorious H. H. Holmes was arrested for the murder of B.F. Perry (Cipriani 1). What was first thought to be a case of insurance fraud quickly spiraled into a murder investigation, prompting the discovery of Holmes’ “Murder Castle” and the numerous bodies found within its walls. To this day, it is still unknown how many murders Holmes is responsible for. After his arrest, he confessed to the murders of 29 people; however, authorities believe that he may be responsible for dozens or even hundreds more (Brown). Holmes is credited with being America’s first and most horrific serial killer in its history; furthermore, the study of Holmes and his murders have helped shape criminal investigations in today’s society. One new
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In the hotel, Holmes had “air-tight chambers and a room of steel lined with asbestos, where the wildest shrieks of his victims would be deadened,” (Was Holmes’). It is also reported that Holmes conducted numerous experiments on his victims by dissecting them, torturing them, and eventually murdering them (Cipriani). Also within his hotel, he had numerous ways of disposing of the bodies, including a crematory and a dissection table where he could shin the victim and sell the skeleton for a profit (Was Holmes’). Through his numerous ways of torture, mutilation, and murder, it can be seen the Holmes shows absolutely no remorse for his victims or their families. The Chicago Daily Tribune reported that Holmes had killed three children, told their mother that the kids had been admitted to a mental facility, and continued to give her updates on the children to drag out the pain of her never getting to see them again. Throughout his diary, Holmes refers to the deaths as tragedies and unfortunate circumstances, continually distancing himself from blame and remorse. Throughout his murdering spree, Holmes continued to lie to families and detectives about the whereabouts of his victims to avoid being caught, and due to the lack of knowledge and experience in regular criminology, much less cases such as Holmes’, the police never suspected foul
In the hotel, Holmes had “air-tight chambers and a room of steel lined with asbestos, where the wildest shrieks of his victims would be deadened,” (Was Holmes’). It is also reported that Holmes conducted numerous experiments on his victims by dissecting them, torturing them, and eventually murdering them (Cipriani). Also within his hotel, he had numerous ways of disposing of the bodies, including a crematory and a dissection table where he could shin the victim and sell the skeleton for a profit (Was Holmes’). Through his numerous ways of torture, mutilation, and murder, it can be seen the Holmes shows absolutely no remorse for his victims or their families. The Chicago Daily Tribune reported that Holmes had killed three children, told their mother that the kids had been admitted to a mental facility, and continued to give her updates on the children to drag out the pain of her never getting to see them again. Throughout his diary, Holmes refers to the deaths as tragedies and unfortunate circumstances, continually distancing himself from blame and remorse. Throughout his murdering spree, Holmes continued to lie to families and detectives about the whereabouts of his victims to avoid being caught, and due to the lack of knowledge and experience in regular criminology, much less cases such as Holmes’, the police never suspected foul