New England Legends Podcast 317 - The Birth of America’s First Serial Killer

In Episode 317 Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger roll into Gilmanton, New Hampshire, to see the birthplace of America’s first and possibly most prolific serial killer Herman Webster Mudgett, better known as H.H. Holmes. Holmes became most infamous for building the Murder Castle in Chicago during the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. Joining us on this adventure is Jeff Mudgett, author, researcher, History Channel host, and the great great grandson of H.H. Holmes. Officially, Holmes was hanged in prison May 7, 1896, and then buried in Philadelphia. But is that really Holmes in the grave? Listen to find out! #NewEnglandLegends
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[@MatrixRefugee]

The mom of a grade school friend of mine was tracing her family tree. Friend's mom's mother's name before her marriage was Mudge. But come to find out, the family had changed the name to that from Mudgett. Then she discovered that Herman Webster Mudgett is a cousin of degree. Friend's Mom said, "I knew my family is crazy, but I didn't think they were *THAT* crazy.

[@Hatch61]

What an interesting, and disturbing episode, and I believe it could happen today as scary as that is. Thanks for another thought provoking episode. Be well guys.

[@JasonFinch-cq8js]

Hello Ray auger

[@jayeharrison4533]

This one is super creepy 😮

[@Lucillelf]

There is a theory that he may have been Jack the Ripper.

[@JasonFinch-cq8js]

Hello Jeff belanger