The reason that this is the most requested killer is for two words… Murder Mansion. (I think it sounds better that way. On the same note if you’re gonna call him H H Holmes why not go all the way and call him Triple H?) Who else built this type of wacked wierd house.
I love this show, keep up the great work. I would subscribe to TYT just for Murder With Friends! (But you really should be nicer to Amir when he is on LOL)
I really enjoy this series, but this episode disappointed me and not for the reason you described at the beginning. Yes, I knew that the HH Holmes story was overblown (no way he killed 200 people); however, I hoped that the focus would move more to the way he swindled a few of his victims. This episode seemed more of a parody to make fun of the way the media blew up the story.
This story could have went a different direction and informed the viewers more of the misconceptions, rather than laugh about it.
This episode left a lot to be desired especially since was the most requested. Many of us that requested it had read The Devil in the White City and wanted the facts.
I am a bit conflicted on this episode. I don’t mind that you guys wanted to get beyond the hype (in fact I appreciate that) but I feel in doing so you kind of “lost the plot” a couple of times. There were a few moments where you were bouncing around and I couldn’t get a clear idea of what you were talking about. There was also very little with a clear outline of the crimes that he did do. At the same time, I wouldn’t call it bad. I like Dave and Alonzo a lot and when information was presented clearly it was well done.
Great episode! I liked the fact finding format you guys took in your discussion. Weeding fact from fiction is enormously difficult when looking at popular media from that era. I enjoyed Larson’s book immensely, particularly since he wove the saga (myth) of Holmes with the story of Burnham, the chief architect of the World’s Fair. Historical fiction at its finest, and highly recommended reading.
A suggestion for a future episode is the unsolved Villisca Ax Murders. A family of six and their two house guests were all murdered by an unknown assailant as they lie asleep in their beds on a summer’s night in the small town of Villisca, Iowa in June 1912. Rumors and speculation swirled as to the identity of the killer. At various times, the finger of blame was pointed at a business rival, an eccentric deviant pastor, and a drifting day laborer. The most recent research, done by Bill James and Rachel McCarthy James in their book “The Man from the Train” points to a serial killer who performed a series of strikingly similar murders across the Midwest in that time. One of these murders (in addition to a foiled attempted murder in line with the killer’s MO) occurred only days before the Villisca killings and only a couple of towns over. If you decide to cover this story, I highly recommend listening to a dramatized two-part podcast, that I will link to, as part of your research. Although the acting takes a minute to get used to, the hosts do a great job of recreating the events and going through the evidence as well as the suspects.
Love murder with friends! I really think you guys should give “Dirty John” a listen to (podcast) and cover that case. It was very, very intriguing and also brings up psychopathy. Love all the episodes though. Keep em coming! :)
I love this show, and I’m so glad you’re back. Requesting again (apologies if it seems like nagging) that you do an episode about Israel Keyes. He murdered a couple in my home state, and it continues to haunt me.
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The reason that this is the most requested killer is for two words… Murder Mansion. (I think it sounds better that way. On the same note if you’re gonna call him H H Holmes why not go all the way and call him Triple H?) Who else built this type of wacked wierd house.
I love this show, keep up the great work. I would subscribe to TYT just for Murder With Friends! (But you really should be nicer to Amir when he is on LOL)
I really enjoy this series, but this episode disappointed me and not for the reason you described at the beginning. Yes, I knew that the HH Holmes story was overblown (no way he killed 200 people); however, I hoped that the focus would move more to the way he swindled a few of his victims. This episode seemed more of a parody to make fun of the way the media blew up the story.
This story could have went a different direction and informed the viewers more of the misconceptions, rather than laugh about it.
This episode left a lot to be desired especially since was the most requested. Many of us that requested it had read The Devil in the White City and wanted the facts.
I am a bit conflicted on this episode. I don’t mind that you guys wanted to get beyond the hype (in fact I appreciate that) but I feel in doing so you kind of “lost the plot” a couple of times. There were a few moments where you were bouncing around and I couldn’t get a clear idea of what you were talking about. There was also very little with a clear outline of the crimes that he did do. At the same time, I wouldn’t call it bad. I like Dave and Alonzo a lot and when information was presented clearly it was well done.
Great show!
Very informative. Great job!
Great episode! I liked the fact finding format you guys took in your discussion. Weeding fact from fiction is enormously difficult when looking at popular media from that era. I enjoyed Larson’s book immensely, particularly since he wove the saga (myth) of Holmes with the story of Burnham, the chief architect of the World’s Fair. Historical fiction at its finest, and highly recommended reading.
A suggestion for a future episode is the unsolved Villisca Ax Murders. A family of six and their two house guests were all murdered by an unknown assailant as they lie asleep in their beds on a summer’s night in the small town of Villisca, Iowa in June 1912. Rumors and speculation swirled as to the identity of the killer. At various times, the finger of blame was pointed at a business rival, an eccentric deviant pastor, and a drifting day laborer. The most recent research, done by Bill James and Rachel McCarthy James in their book “The Man from the Train” points to a serial killer who performed a series of strikingly similar murders across the Midwest in that time. One of these murders (in addition to a foiled attempted murder in line with the killer’s MO) occurred only days before the Villisca killings and only a couple of towns over. If you decide to cover this story, I highly recommend listening to a dramatized two-part podcast, that I will link to, as part of your research. Although the acting takes a minute to get used to, the hosts do a great job of recreating the events and going through the evidence as well as the suspects.
Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/unsolvedmurders/e50-the-villisca-axe-murders
Just found out I am related to HH Holmes, so I was excited to see you did this today!!
Love murder with friends! I really think you guys should give “Dirty John” a listen to (podcast) and cover that case. It was very, very intriguing and also brings up psychopathy. Love all the episodes though. Keep em coming! :)
I love this show, and I’m so glad you’re back. Requesting again (apologies if it seems like nagging) that you do an episode about Israel Keyes. He murdered a couple in my home state, and it continues to haunt me.
Agreed , I keep thinking that too
That was super cool good job great episode!! Thx:)
So glad you did this one…I’ve been waiting for it!! Thanks
Yes. I love the PR, journalistic influence aspect of this story, y’all took.
So excited to se Alonso & Dave!
Sounds like what Trump would have been like as a serial killer