The Trial of H.H. Holmes (Chicago Unbelievable Book 6)

Essential reading for those fascinated by Holmes, the serial killer made famous all over again by Devil in the White City

In 1895, master-murderer H.H. Holmes took the stand for the only killing he'd ever be tried for - the murder of his own best friend, Benjamin Pitezel. Newspapers called it "the most sensational case of the century," and Holmes awed onlookers by arguing his own case for a portion of the trial. In this full-length book, Griffith recreates the trial based on the best sources available, including explanatory notes and illustrations. Newly edited for clarity.

Included:

-The heart-rending testimony of Mrs. Carrie Pitezel, who was the husband of one of Holmes' victims and the mother of three more.

-Holmes' own attempt to cross-examine his wife Georgiana Yoke when she was called as a witness for the prosecution.

-Holmes' remarkable verbal sparring with District Attorney Graham.

-Contemporary interviews with major players in the drama made during the course of the famous trial as to their thoughts on its progress.

-Grim accounts of the exhumation of Benjamin Pitezel from the potter's field in Philadelphia, and of the original post-mortem exam of the body.

Many believed that Holmes never got a fair trial, and most lawyers at the time were surprised by the verdict. Do you agree?

This full-length (74,000 word) book contains several illustrations and active table of contents. It is essential reading for anyone interested in career of H.H. Holmes, master of the "murder castle" and "America's first known serial killer."

See also our newly expanded MURDER CASTLE OF HH HOLMES ebook!