8: Public Records
The United States has a dark history with some of the world’s most infamous serial killers , individuals whose crimes have left lasting impacts on society, the justice system, and pop culture. H.H. Holmes (1861-1896) Herman Webster Mudgett, better known as H.H. Holmes, is often referred to as America’s first serial killer. In the late 19th century, Holmes built a hotel in Chicago dubbed the “Murder Castle,” designed with hidden rooms and secret passages to trap and kill his victims. He is believed to have killed at least nine people, though some estimates put the number in the dozens. Albert Fish (1870-1936) Known as the “Gray Man,” Albert Fish was a cannibalistic serial killer who preyed on children during the early 20th century. His crimes shocked the public, particularly the brutal murder of young Grace Budd. Fish claimed he had killed multiple children, but the exact number remains uncertain. He was arrested and executed in 1936. The Zodiac Killer (Active late 1960s) Th...

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