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The Strange Case Of Dr. H.H. Holmes

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Reviewed by Katherine Ramsland, Ph.D., author of "The Human Predator".

"In addition to making the first DVD about H. H. Holmes available to viewers, John Borowski has done a great service by also publishing the four principle works by and about Holmes during the time of his arrest, as he awaited trial. Previously, one had to go to a place like the newspaper archives in Philadelphia to get access to these papers. Now they're all in one bound volume, along with provocative illustrations of the case and the infamous Chicago castle. In addition to Holmes's various "confessions," the volume includes the book penned by Detective Frank Geyer, as well as Robert Corbitt's description of the castle before it was destroyed and the analysis of evidence there - including bones and fine hair found in the stove. Holmes was so clever, it seems, that he would hire and discharge workmen each day so that no one could see what he was up to. It's fortunate that Borowski has been so interested in the case as to produce both a DVD and a bound collection of 19th century publications. Despite the availability of two excellent books devoted to Holmes in recent times, it's always valuable to read the documents from the relevant era."

This Book is actually 4 books in one about H H Holmes America's 1st known serial killer, including the book written by Holmes himself while in prison.

I haven't finished reading this book yet, but it is quite interesting how it's 3 books in one, telling the same story! You have his perspective; than the perspective from the trial; and finally his confession - I'm looking forward to finding out the difference with each story.

This guy was either real smart, or people just didn't have comon sense in those days. Great read, and it's true.