Chicago: H.H. Holmes' Murder Castle

Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast

Shane L. Waters, Wendy Cee, Gemma Hoskins

History, True Crime, Society & Culture

4.5 • 992 Ratings

🗓️ 13 April 2022

⏱️ 20 minutes

🔗️ Recording | iTunes | RSS

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Summary

Just a month after the beginning of the American Civil War, on May 16th, 1861, arguably the world's most infamous serial killer was born in Gilmanton, New Hampshire. Shane explores the early life of Herman Webster Mudgett, also known as H. H. Holmes, to discover if there are any clues that could hint to the monster her is rumored to become in Chicago during the World's Fair. Join Shane as he explores the life and crimes of the infamous H. H. Holmes on this season of Foul Play. Find us online. Support the show by joining our Black Label by becoming a Patron on Patreon. Black Label can also be subscribed to on Apple Podcasts! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, TikTok, and Facebook. Hosted by Shane Waters. You can find his history podcast Hometown History here. Find Foul Play: Crime Series on all podcasting outlets here. Episode Sponsors: - Download Best Fiends FREE today on the App Store or Google Play! - Download June's Journey FREE today on the App Store or Google Play! Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com * Check out Mood and use my code SHANE for a great deal: https://mood.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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0:56.0	1861 was an important year in the history of the United States.
1:01.0	In January, Abraham Lincoln was elected as president.
1:05.0	Lincoln was a known opponent of slavery,
1:08.0	and immediately the South Carolina legislature saw a threat
1:12.0	and took action by calling a state convention.
1:16.0	The delegates voted and the result was that South Carolina
1:19.0	was removed from the union known as the United States of America.
1:24.0	Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas, and Florida
1:31.0	followed suit, with Arkansas, Tennessee, North Carolina,
1:35.0	and Virginia following in April 1861.
1:40.0	These states formed the Confederate States of America.
1:45.0	Over the coming months, the differences between free states
1:48.0	and the slave states escalated.
1:52.0	And on Friday 12 April 1861, the Confederate Army opened fire
1:57.0	on the federal garrison at Fort Sumtner, forcing them
2:00.0	to lower their American flag and surrender.
2:04.0	This state will always be remembered as the event that triggered
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