S6 Ep 6 | H. H. Holmes Pt 1 : Herman

About this episode

The episode discusses H. H. Holmes, considered the first known serial killer in the U.S., exploring his life and crimes.

CHICAGOOOOOO. Wow we are here a lot lately. This time we are talking about the person that is highly regarded as the first known serial killer on US soil. HH Holmes. We follow how this person who had literally ALL THE RED FLAGS, was allowed to become a a prolific serial killer and over terrible human being. He sucked so much, there are two parts! Dark Comedy, True Crime, Love and Death, Chicago, Murder House, Conman, Suspicious Deaths, Fraud, Love Triangle, Serial Killing, Unsolved Mysteries, Medical, Humor, Podcasting ⁠⁠Support us on Patreon.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on BlueSky(@deathandfriends.bsky.social)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on instagram(@deathandfriendspodcast)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Nash Flynn @itsnashflynn.bsky.social ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Angel Luna @GuerrillaJokes.bsky.social ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This is a KnaveryInk podcast.⁠⁠⁠

People in this episode

Hosts: Nash Flynn, Angel Luna

Topics covered

• True Crime
• Serial Killing
• Dark Comedy
• Murder House
• Fraud

Keywords

• H. H. Holmes
• serial killer
• Chicago
• true crime
• dark comedy

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Chicago

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