THE CASTLE: How H.H. Holmes Turned Murder Into Industry
Fireside chat with Cage by Bill Muise
S1
Jul 25, 2026
11:28
Episode notes
In 1893 Chicago hosted the World's Fair. 27 million people came to see progress.
Across from the fairgrounds, Dr. H.H. Holmes opened a hotel.
It had gas chambers, acid vats, and chutes to the basement.
This is the story of how he turned murder into a business.