E2: Chicago’s House of Horrors

Step inside the twisted mind of H.H. Holmes—America’s first documented serial killer—and the architect of a house built for murder. In this episode of Forensic Frequency, we peel back the wallpaper of Holmes’s infamous “Murder Castle” in Chicago, a labyrinth of trap doors, gas chambers, and hidden rooms designed to lure victims in… and never let them out.But how much of the legend is fact, and how much is dark myth? We dig deep into the real story behind Holmes’s rise from medical student to manipulative con artist, and finally, a man whose name became synonymous with evil. With historical context, forensic analysis, and psychological insight, this episode separates sensationalism from truth—and leaves you wondering how many secrets still lie buried beneath the foundation.