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Join us on our first ever episode of Shockingly Wicked! This week we cover the exceptionally long case of America’s first Serial Killer, H.H. Holmes. We deep dive into his life as a child and discuss how he was raised, and his fear of death – and the ironic bullying situation that did not have the outcome that was intended. Bri and I will explain how he met his first two wives, and how he built his huge hotel that was eventually dubbed the Murder Castle. We even go into some of his victims, but will save the most important ones for part 2. Find out all the details on this one-of-a-kind monster as we discuss all things H. H. Holmes.

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• https://mysteriouschicago.com/new-master-list-of-hh-holmes-victims/