Watch H. H. Holmes: America's First Serial Killer

Okay, let's talk about H. H. Holmes. The guy who basically invented the murder mansion before anyone even knew what HGTV was. I have an opinion, and it might be a tad spicy.

America's First DIY Disaster?

I think Holmes wasn't just evil. He was...overly ambitious? Hear me out. He built a hotel specifically to, shall we say, *permanently check out* his guests. That's dedication to a dark craft.

Think about the logistics! Secret passages, trapdoors, a soundproof room. IKEA instructions are hard enough. Imagine building a death maze in the 1890s with Victorian-era tools?

The Man Had a Vision

Most of us struggle to put together a bookshelf. Holmes designed a building where you could get lost forever. That’s a level of commitment I only reserve for binge-watching reality TV.

And the sheer nerve! He even insured some of his "guests" before they, ahem, disappeared. Talk about maximizing your profit margin. It’s almost…admirable? (Okay, maybe not, but still!).

I know, I know, he was a monster. But you have to admit, the man was innovative. Before serial killers were a dime a dozen in true crime documentaries, there was H. H. Holmes, setting the bar.

Unpopular Opinion Time: He's Slightly Fascinating

Don’t get me wrong, I’m not condoning murder. At all. But there’s something morbidly captivating about Holmes. He's like a villain in a gothic novel, brought to life.

It's the audacity! The theatricality! It's almost like he saw himself as some twisted, real-life version of a character from Edgar Allan Poe.

Maybe it's just me, but I find the psychology of someone who builds a literal death trap endlessly intriguing. I guess, H. H. Holmes is the epitome of a evil genius.

Was He Really That Smart?

Some might argue he was just lucky. That his victims were naive and trusting. But that’s part of the con, isn’t it? He knew how to manipulate people. He had charisma.

And let's be honest, he managed to get away with it for quite a while. That takes a certain level of skill, however warped and twisted it might be.

He clearly spent hours thinking about how to achieve his goal. Isn't that a synonym to intelligence? Maybe he should have been a architect!

So, Should You Watch Documentaries About Him?

Absolutely! Just remember to take it with a grain of salt. He was a real person who did terrible things. But examining the darkness helps us understand, and hopefully prevent, such horrors from happening again.

Plus, it’s a great conversation starter. "So, I was watching this thing about a serial killer…" Instant party hit!

Just promise me you won’t start building any secret passages in your house. Okay? Unless you're planning a really epic escape room. Then maybe, just maybe, I'll look the other way.