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The remarkable true story of the uncompromising and relentless detective who investigated one of America's first serial killers, the man known as the 'Devil in the White City, ' H. H. Holmes, and others like him. This extraordinary historical biography provides a chronological account of Frank Geyer's life and features murder cases that made national headlines and the history of one of America's largest police departments, complete with 95 rare illustrations and photos "History like never before " Who was the world's famous detective who outsmarted criminals from the Gilded Age and whose wife and daughter never died in a fire, like scholars claimed? Featuring: Geyer's incredible investigation of H. H. Holmes, death of Benjamin Pitezel, the horrific discovery of the missing Pitezel children, Holmes' trial, and a 'Devil in Him' chapter Mary Hannah Tabbs and the gruesome torso murder Modern Borgia killer, Sarah Jane Whiteling, the first woman hung in Philadelphia White Chapel Row Mrs. Annie Gaskin and the killer cat Top secret search in Rio de Janeiro Fake highwaymen murder for insurance, and plot to kill Detective Geyer Law enforcement and Philadelphia history Reuben Geyer in the Civil War, President Franklin Pierce, and Franks' hometown Truth about Geyer's wife and daughter with Sources, List of Illustrations and Credits, Bibliography, Notes, and Index 95 rare historical illustrations and photos, restored

Holmes' Own Story: Confessed 27 Murders - Lied Then Died (87 Historical Illustrations)A fascinating look into the mind of one of America's first serial killers Featuring the confessions, death, and unusual concrete burial of H. H. Holmes. BONUS: Eighty-seven (87) rare historical illustrations with sources H. H. Holmes was a diabolical killer made famous in the popular Erik Larson book, The Devil in the White City. He built a three story Murder Castle in Chicago in the 19th century with death on his mind and lured unsuspecting victims into secret rooms, vaults and gas chambers and made use of a dissection table in his basement. Holmes preyed on travelers that came to the Chicago World's Fair (World's Columbian Exposition) in 1893. He advertised rooms for rent and offered employment opportunities in his Murder Castle, often called Holmes Castle and World's Fair Hotel. Holmes killed his business partner and friend, Benjamin Pitezel, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. But he didn't stop there. The heartless serial killer took three of Benjamin Pitezel's children on a cross-country trip. Philadelphia Detective Frank P. Geyer followed H. H. Holmes murderous trail into Canada with devastating results. No doubt about it, HH Holmes earned despicable nicknames such as Arch Fiend, Butcher, Modern Bluebeard, Swindler, Moral Degenerate, and more. Holmes was a monster in disguise as a doctor, a perfect ruse to lure victims. In Holmes' Own, you will learn the personality and thought process of H. H. Holmes, straight from the mind of the diabolical killer himself. The three-part book includes: H. H. Holmes memoir, Holmes' Own Story (1895), written by the serial killer while he awaited trial Moyamensing Prison diary H. H. Holmes confession of twenty-seven murders (1896) Judgement day with details about Holmes' death by hanging at Moyamensing Prison Unusual concrete burial at historic Holy Cross Cemetery in Yeadon, Pennsylvania Odd story H. H. Holmes told about his planned reincarnation as a dog An interview with Philadelphia Detective Frank P. Geyer about his belief Holmes' planned to murder his third wife, Georgiana Yoke An interview with Mrs. Benjamin Pitezel after Holmes' execution 87 rare historical illustrations including Herman Webster Mudgett's birth and death certificates Sources, Illustration Credits, and Bibliography Clickable Table of Contents, List of Illustrations, and Notes Index

Large Print format. A fascinating look into the mind of one of America's first serial killers Featuring the confessions, death, and unusual concrete burial of H. H. Holmes. BONUS: Eighty-seven (87) rare historical illustrations with sources H. H. Holmes was a diabolical killer made famous in the popular Erik Larson book, The Devil in the White City. He built a three story Murder Castle in Chicago in the 19th century with death on his mind and lured unsuspecting victims into secret rooms, vaults and gas chambers and made use of a dissection table in his basement. Holmes preyed on travelers that came to the Chicago World's Fair (World's Columbian Exposition) in 1893. He advertised rooms for rent and offered employment opportunities in his Murder Castle, often called Holmes Castle and World's Fair Hotel. Holmes killed his business partner and friend, Benjamin Pitezel, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. But he didn't stop there. The heartless serial killer took three of Benjamin Pitezel's children on a cross-country trip. Philadelphia Detective Frank P. Geyer followed H. H. Holmes murderous trail into Canada with devastating results. No doubt about it, HH Holmes earned despicable nicknames such as Arch Fiend, Butcher, Modern Bluebeard, Swindler, Moral Degenerate, and more. Holmes was a monster in disguise as a doctor, a perfect ruse to lure victims. In Holmes' Own, you will learn the personality and thought process of H. H. Holmes, straight from the mind of the diabolical killer himself. The three-part book includes: H. H. Holmes memoir, Holmes' Own Story (1895), written by the serial killer while he awaited trial Moyamensing Prison diary H. H. Holmes confession of twenty-seven murders (1896) Judgement day with details about Holmes' death by hanging at Moyamensing Prison Unusual concrete burial at historic Holy Cross Cemetery in Yeadon, Pennsylvania Odd story H. H. Holmes told about his planned reincarnation as a dog An interview with Philadelphia Detective Frank P. Geyer about his belief Holmes' planned to murder his third wife, Georgiana Yoke An interview with Mrs. Benjamin Pitezel after Holmes' execution 87 rare historical illustrations including Herman Webster Mudgett's birth and death certificates Sources, Illustration Credits, and Bibliography Clickable Table of Contents, List of Illustrations, and Notes Index

Large Print format. The remarkable true story of the uncompromising and relentless detective who investigated one of America's first serial killers, the man known as the 'Devil in the White City, ' H. H. Holmes, and others like him. This extraordinary historical biography provides a chronological account of Frank Geyer's life and features murder cases that made national headlines and the history of one of America's largest police departments, complete with 95 rare illustrations and photos "History like never before " Who was the world's famous detective who outsmarted criminals from the Gilded Age and whose wife and daughter never died in a fire, like scholars claimed? Featuring: Geyer's incredible investigation of H. H. Holmes, death of Benjamin Pitezel, the horrific discovery of the missing Pitezel children, Holmes' trial, and a 'Devil in Him' chapter Mary Hannah Tabbs and the gruesome torso murder Modern Borgia killer, Sarah Jane Whiteling, the first woman hung in Philadelphia White Chapel Row Mrs. Annie Gaskin and the killer cat Top secret search in Rio de Janeiro Fake highwaymen murder for insurance, and plot to kill Detective Geyer Law enforcement and Philadelphia history Reuben Geyer in theCivil War, President Franklin Pierce, and Franks' hometown Truth about Geyer's wife and daughter with Sources, List of Illustrations and Credits, Bibliography, Notes, and Index 95 rare historical illustrations and photos, restored Available in ebook, paperback, large-print paperback, and hardcover

A fascinating look into the mind of one of America's first serial killers Featuring the confessions, death, and unusual concrete burial of H. H. Holmes. BONUS: Eighty-seven (87) rare historical illustrations with sources H. H. Holmes was a diabolical killer made famous in the popular Erik Larson book, The Devil in the White City. He built a three story Murder Castle in Chicago in the 19th century with death on his mind and lured unsuspecting victims into secret rooms, vaults and gas chambers and made use of a dissection table in his basement. Holmes preyed on travelers that came to the Chicago World's Fair (World's Columbian Exposition) in 1893. He advertised rooms for rent and offered employment opportunities in his Murder Castle, often called Holmes Castle and World's Fair Hotel. Holmes killed his business partner and friend, Benjamin Pitezel, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. But he didn't stop there. The heartless serial killer took three of Benjamin Pitezel's children on a cross-country trip. Philadelphia Detective Frank P. Geyer followed H. H. Holmes murderous trail into Canada with devastating results. No doubt about it, HH Holmes earned despicable nicknames such as Arch Fiend, Butcher, Modern Bluebeard, Swindler, Moral Degenerate, and more. Holmes was a monster in disguise as a doctor, a perfect ruse to lure victims. In Holmes' Own, you will learn the personality and thought process of H. H. Holmes, straight from the mind of the diabolical killer himself. The three-part book includes: H. H. Holmes memoir, Holmes' Own Story (1895), written by the serial killer while he awaited trial Moyamensing Prison diary H. H. Holmes confession of twenty-seven murders (1896) Judgement day with details about Holmes' death by hanging at Moyamensing Prison Unusual concrete burial at historic Holy Cross Cemetery in Yeadon, Pennsylvania Odd story H. H. Holmes told about his planned reincarnation as a dog An interview with Philadelphia Detective Frank P. Geyer about his belief Holmes' planned to murder his third wife, Georgiana Yoke An interview with Mrs. Benjamin Pitezel after Holmes' execution 87 rare historical illustrations including Herman Webster Mudgett's birth and death certificates Sources, Illustration Credits, and Bibliography Clickable Table of Contents, List of Illustrations, and Notes Index

The true story of the detective who took down one of America's first serial killers, H. H. Holmes, known as the Devil in the White City. The remarkable story of Detective Frank Geyer, who never lost his family in a fire before starting his incredible investigation into the murder of Benjamin Pitezel and his cross-country, international search for the three missing Pitezel children.Featuring sensational murder cases of H. H. Holmes and trial, the Hannah Mary Tabbs dismembered torso murder, Modern Borgia family killer (first woman hung in Philadelphia), and White Chapel Row.Detective in the White City includes: H. H. Holmes, Pitezel family, trial, and psychological Devil in Him chapter Mary Hannah Tabbs and George Wilson dismembered torso murder Sarah Jane Whiteling, Modern Borgia family killer White Chapel Row Mrs. Annie Gaskin murderous cat story Top secret search Murder plot to kill Detective Geyer Civil War, President Franklin Pierce, and hometown, and more Bibliographical references, Index, List of illustrations 95 historical photos and illustrations