SERIAL KILLER: H. H. Holmes Pt. 1

SERIAL KILLER: H. H. Holmes Pt. 1

From Serial Killers & Murderous Minds by Crime House

April 27, 2026 · 50 min · Episode 137

About this episode

This episode explores the early life and criminal activities of H.H. Holmes, focusing on his scams and the beginning of his notorious killing spree.

H.H. Holmes is one of America's most notorious serial killers. But before the murders, there were the scams. In this episode, Vanessa and Dr. Engels trace Holmes's dark path from a childhood fascination with death to medical school grave robbing, a mysterious building full of trapdoors, and a dangerous partnership with fellow conman Benjamin Pitezel. As the two hatch an elaborate life insurance fraud scheme, the line between crime and something far more sinister begins to blur. If you’re new here, don’t forget to follow Serial Killers & Murderous Minds to never miss a case! For ad-free listening and early access to episodes, subscribe to Crime House+ on Apple Podcasts. Serial Killers & Murderous Minds is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios 🎧 Need More to Binge? Listen to other Crime House Originals Clues, Crimes Of…, Murder True Crime Stories, Crime House 24/7, and more wherever you get your podcasts! Follow me on Social Instagram: @Crimehouse TikTok: @Crimehouse Facebook: @crimehousestudios YouTube: @crimehousestudios To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices…

People in this episode

Hosts: Vanessa, Dr. Engels

Topics covered

  • serial killer
  • fraud
  • murder
  • crime
  • H.H. Holmes
  • insurance scheme

Keywords

  • H.H. Holmes
  • serial killer
  • insurance fraud
  • Benjamin Pitezel
  • crime
  • murder
  • trapdoors

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Organizations: Crime House, PAVE Studios

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