H. H. Holmes - Herman Webster Mudgett Presentation

H. H. Holmes. Beast of Chicago. Contents. Who Was H. H. Holmes? Early life 'Murder Castle‘ Schemes Arrest Death Conclusions Sources. Herman Webster Mudgett, in USA better known as H. Early life. Holmes was born Herman Webster Mudgett circa May. 'Murder Castle'. In. Holmes had a three-story building constructed nearby. During the time he made. Schemes. Holmes left Chicago shortly after the World's Fair to continue his schemes. While the authorities eventually identified Howard as Holmes. Arrest. After several weeks of outrunning authorities. Death. Holmes died on May 7, 1896, when he was hanged for the Pitezel murder. Conclusions and references.