Most Terrifying Things About America’s First Serial Killer

H.H. Holmes Linked to the Death of a Child

H.H. Holmes hadn’t been convicted of any type of murder at this point in his life, but strange, tragic things were happening all around him – and each time they did, he skipped town. When Holmes fled New York and moved to Philly, he started working at Norristown State Hospital.

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A photo from the state hospital in the 1800s

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Out of the blue, he quit the position after working there just a few days. Soon, Holmes began a more permanent position at a drugstore which is a career path he would further explore in Chicago. While he was working at the pharmacy, a young boy mysteriously died from taking medicine purchased from the pharmacy. Of course, anytime a child perishes, people will want answers. And again fitting with his pattern, Holmes denied any involvement and skipped town and pursued a rather sinister new business opportunity.

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A photo of Chicago in the 1800s