SERIAL KILLER: H. H. Holmes Pt. 2

About this episode

This episode explores the deceitful actions of H. H. Holmes as he fakes a friend's death for profit, revealing his manipulative nature.

After faking his best friend's death for an insurance payout, H.H. Holmes spun an elaborate web of lies. But as Holmes's stories unraveled, the true scope of his betrayal revealed a man who saw everyone around him as expendable. Even the people who loved him most. 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. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Crime House

Topics covered

• H. H. Holmes
• true crime
• betrayal
• insurance fraud
• murder

Keywords

• H. H. Holmes
• murder
• insurance fraud
• true crime
• betrayal

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