Bahá'u'lláh Essays

Erik Larson's iconic book The Devil in the White City relives the events leading up to the World's Fair of Chicago that occurred in the late 1800s. It is a novel of contrasts, as the title first evidenced. The Fair was known as the “White City”, as it was both literally white and a bright example of the magic America and the world could offer. In contrast with this image is the devil in the personality and nature of Holmes, committing horrible acts only a few blocks from the Fair. The question points

The Architecture and Function of H. H. Holmes’ “Murder Castle” The Chicago World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893 celebrated the four hundredth discovery of America by Christopher Columbus. It showcased the incredible progress and marvels of the past century and drew twenty-seven million visitors from every corner of the globe. Of those twenty-seven million who arrived to celebrate and learn, approximately two hundred of those in attendance would not leave Chicago. They checked into the hotel on South

The Devil In The White City The book The Devil In The White City features a lot of interesting events, including the rejuvenation of the city of Chicago, so it may hold the Chicago World’s Fair, but also takes into deeper account the personalities of some characters. However this book also holds historical records of the person that created the serial killer archetype, which is said to be an important factor in shaping modern society. In this book Holmes, represents the Serial archetype;

Dr. H. H. Holmes was a serial killer during the time of the World’s Columbian Exposition. Between the time he arrived in Chicago and the time of his death, it is said to be that he killed several hundred people. Holmes was born and raised in New Hampshire but eventually found his way to Chicago. He was a different man and found joy in killing humans. Most of his murders occurred in his Castle in Englewood near Chicago. The question is, why did Holmes pick Chicago of all places? Why not somewhere

Within the cheerful, bustling setting of the World’s Fair in Chicago, a harrowing story of America's first serial killer unfolded in the background. Living in the perfect period and setting to become an infamous murderer, Dr. Henry Howard Holmes’ traumatic history and ill behavior combined for a perfect storm. As seen through his convicted 27 killings, the possibility of over 300 murders, and the haunting “Murder Castle” that he used to torture victims, Dr. Henry Howard Holmes was an extremely intelligent

In Gilmanton, New Hampshire there lived a small, odd child named Herman Webster Mudgett. Often was he bullied for these traits. One day, his peers made him physically face his fear - skeletons. Mudgett became fascinated with it, kickstarting his curiosity of death. He started dissecting small animals and insects. As he grew older he met a young girl that came to be his childhood sweetheart. However, she wouldn’t exactly agree. She found Holmes to be grimy, often calling him a monster. Holmes took

Someone may wonder who was the first ever serial killer. Did he do it for fun or did he do it out of anger? Was all of this on purpose or an accident? No one will ever know the real reason why H.H. Holmes killed many innocent people. The unsolved case of H. H. Holmes has multiple theories as to why some say it's unsolved and some say it's solved. H.H. Holmes was an American serial killer in the 19th century. The way he would kill people is just brutal. He would torture girls and then kill them and sometimes

James Eagan Holmes was born on December 13, 1987. On July 20, 2012, James was murdered 12 people, and injured 70 people in the 2012 Aurora shooting. The shooting took place at a Century movie theatre in Aurora, Colorado. Mr. Holmes’s family had history with mental disorders like schizoaffective disorder, psychotic disorder, etc. James was very socially awkward, he also has thoughts of wishing people dead. Before his massacre, James met with at least three mental health experts at the University of

Twisted Minds H.H. Holmes once said “I was born with the devil in me. I could not help the fact I was a murderer, no more than a poet can help the inspiration to sing” (Larson, 2004). This quote exemplifies the twisted mind many serial killers possess. Throughout history there have been many killers such as Jeffery Dahmer and John Wayne Gacy, however not many can name two of the first serial killers that obtained infamy. HH Holmes and Jack the Ripper are infamous serial killers who shared many traits;

Case Study into the Serial Killer – Ed Gein Born in 1906 in Wisconsin United States, Edward Theodore (Ed) Gein grew up to be a notorious murderer and grave robber whose real life led to the development of diverse fictional serial killers. The local law enforcement first suspected Gein after the disappearance of hardware store owner Bernice Worden in 1957. After entering his home, they were greeted by the gruesome sight of a headless worden’s body hanging from the ceiling. It was an absolute horror

James Holmes is one of the most recent serial killers to be caught and charged for what he had done. James killed 12 people and injured 70 others in mass shooting in movie theater in aurora colorado. People showed up to the movie theater expecting to watch the new batman but they got much more than they ever expected. The police station is only about a block away to the theater so the police did not take long to show up and they were able to take James down without having to kill or injure him.

for profit and to swindle banks. This is the start of many instances where he would use horrific deeds for his own personal gain. In 1886, not long after he graduated medical school, he moved to Chicago, Illinois. He went under the alias, Dr. Henry H. Holmes, and started working at a pharmacy. When the owner of the pharmacy died, Holmes took over. He raised enough money on his own to construct a hellish hotel. H.H Holmes lured in several unsuspecting women to their death. He then used the Chicago

- Henry Lee Lucas – Henry Lee Lucas was a well-known serial killer throughout the 1960s and ‘70s. He was born on August 23, 1936 in the fairly large town of Blacksburg, Virginia. At the early age of 10, Henry lost an eye after it had become infected after a fight henry engaged in. One of Henry's friends would describe him to people as someone who would try to seek attention in some very strange ways. Aside from Henry's strange ways, Henry lived a rough life in the home front as his mom had prostituted

Tylenol Murders Tylenol. The number one medication to relieve your headache was now know one of the most deadliest thing in the world. On september of 1982 seven people ingested Extra Strength Tylenol and died unexpectedly. On that same day investigators revealed that the tylenol was poisoned with sodium cyanide. A lot of investigating happened and it lead to 10 suspect, but only two main suspect stood out. Roger Arnold, and Robert Richardson are the two main suspects with the most evidence. Given

“I was born with the devil in me. I could not help the fact that I was a murderer, no more than a poet can help the inspiration to sing.” The infamous H.H. Holmes spoke these spine chilling words. Known as “America’s First Serial Killer”, Holmes lived a secretive and lavish lifestyle. Holmes’s fear of doctors as a young child ripened into a fascination of the human anatomy. That fascination became an obsession to overpower and control his victims. The 19th century, when Holmes’s terror spree rained

The documentary H. H. Holmes: America’s First Serial Killer follows the life of the brilliantly sadistic criminal mastermind, Herman Webster Mudgett, notoriously known under his alias, Henry Howard Holmes. Through his manipulative tactics, expertise in chemistry and anatomy, and meticulously devised creations, America would encounter one of its most monstrous and depraved beings to ever taint the nation with horror. Like many serial killers, H. H. Holmes had a traumatic childhood of receiving abuse

Herman Webster Mudgett was a man born in a wealthy family in Gilmanton, New Hampshire U.S.A on May 16 1861 and Died May 7 1896 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. He graduated from medical school whereas he took his alias of Dr.Henry Howard Holmes and took a job in chicago as a pharmacist a well known terrible achievement of his is being one of America's first recorded serial murderers. His victims were usually his employees, lovers or even his hotel guests, some were locked in soundproof rooms filled

H. H. Holmes is one of America’s first serial killers. Responsible for twenty-seven to two hundred murders, Holmes is infamous for his “Murder Castle” in Chicago, Illinois. He was a con artist by nature who murdered for life insurance money. Holmes’s crimes have inspired multiple films and intrigue those who love the bizarre. Holmes’s case is extremely grotesque and ludicrous, however, it gives an insight into the extremity of the psychopath. Herman Webster Mudgett, better known under the alias

first is an American architect named Daniel Burnham. The book follows his struggle and work to put this huge fair together, and also make it a huge profiting attraction. He faces many obstacles and internal conflict while doing so. The second is H. H. Holmes, an insane serial killer who was active during the existence of the fair. He had different businesses and practices he would use to lure women, in order to kill them and sometimes the women in their families. The book takes place in Chicago

Giles de Rais was one of the first serial killers ever. He was born sometime in 1405 in September/October. 1 He passed away in 1440 on Oct 26. 1 He lived for 35 years. Rais killed in France, and the surrounding villages of Lord de Rais castle. He killed anywhere from 100-200, there is some that says he killed about 600 or even more, but that is hard to believe. 2 Giles de Rais was born Gilles de Montmorency-Laval in 1404. Rais was a bright child who wrote illuminated manuscripts, learned military