H.H. Holmes
In the United states there are an estimated 16,212 murders per year. This comes out to near 44 murders per day, ("Deaths and Mortality.") sounds pretty bad huh? Though serial killer 's victim only account for an average of 1% of these murders, that still adds up to around 160 killings in the U.S. alone.(Scott Bonn) I have personally researched one serial killer in particular, one known as the notorious H. H. Holmes. You will, by the end of this, know more about the mind behind the murder than any would need know. He, and his “Murder castle” have been a source of inspiration for many serial killers through time.
Our psychopath’s story starts in 1861, when he was born with the name Herman Webster Mudgett. He was born in Gilmanton, …show more content…
He was disgruntled after Holmes failed to pay him the his portion for a scam they had completed together. The police tracked him from Philadelphia to Texas where he was captured. (Clickamericana) He was tried for insurance scams that he had committed at first but was later put on trial for the Benjamin Pitezel. While in custody, he admitted to numerous murders, though the only one he was hung for was Pitezel..(Biography.com) He admitted to a total of 27 murders though after an inspection of the “Castle” it is estimated that he may have killed well over a …show more content…
But they did, enough to convict him of the murder of Mr. Pitezel. H.H. Holmes was sentenced to death. He was hung on May, 7, 1896. As he faced death he showed no remorse, but neither did he show any fear. He even went so far as to give advice to his executioner telling him “Take your time; don’t bungle it.” This calm in death was likely a similar mental defence mechanism as was used in his incident with the skeleton. A complete switch from fear, to fascination. He was ready to accept his fate and wouldn’t show any of the emotions he thought they expected from him. He felt he needed to be in control, even if it was just over
In the United states there are an estimated 16,212 murders per year. This comes out to near 44 murders per day, ("Deaths and Mortality.") sounds pretty bad huh? Though serial killer 's victim only account for an average of 1% of these murders, that still adds up to around 160 killings in the U.S. alone.(Scott Bonn) I have personally researched one serial killer in particular, one known as the notorious H. H. Holmes. You will, by the end of this, know more about the mind behind the murder than any would need know. He, and his “Murder castle” have been a source of inspiration for many serial killers through time.
Our psychopath’s story starts in 1861, when he was born with the name Herman Webster Mudgett. He was born in Gilmanton, …show more content…
He was disgruntled after Holmes failed to pay him the his portion for a scam they had completed together. The police tracked him from Philadelphia to Texas where he was captured. (Clickamericana) He was tried for insurance scams that he had committed at first but was later put on trial for the Benjamin Pitezel. While in custody, he admitted to numerous murders, though the only one he was hung for was Pitezel..(Biography.com) He admitted to a total of 27 murders though after an inspection of the “Castle” it is estimated that he may have killed well over a …show more content…
But they did, enough to convict him of the murder of Mr. Pitezel. H.H. Holmes was sentenced to death. He was hung on May, 7, 1896. As he faced death he showed no remorse, but neither did he show any fear. He even went so far as to give advice to his executioner telling him “Take your time; don’t bungle it.” This calm in death was likely a similar mental defence mechanism as was used in his incident with the skeleton. A complete switch from fear, to fascination. He was ready to accept his fate and wouldn’t show any of the emotions he thought they expected from him. He felt he needed to be in control, even if it was just over