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Holmes allegedly killed as many as 200 by luring visitors to his lair during the Chicago World's Fair. But historians say many of the stories about Holmes, the "devil," may be myth.

Horror games. Gotta love 'em. The chills they send down your spine as you immerse yourself in the horrifying environments they throw at you. Great times.

Festivals this weekend showcase Native American musicians, Latina comedians and Octoberfest celebrations. Plus some big-name concerts. Bob Dylan On top of a musical career that stretches back more than a half-century, Dylan has continued to perform live. His Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour is at the Cadillac Palace all weekend. 8 p.m. Oct. 6-8 at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph St.; ...

Gilgo Beach serial killer suspect Rex Heuermann's soundproof room in the basement - described as a 'serious vault' - has chilling echoes of the infamous 'murder castle' of H H Holmes, America's first serial killer...

A musical fable unfolds at Oil Lamp Theater; Laugh Out Loud combines comedy with dance and Kane Repertory Theatre stages Shakespeare under the stars this week in suburban theater.

Alternative Titles: Herman Mudgett, Holmes, H. H. H.H. Holmes, byname of Herman Mudgett, (born May 16, 1861?, Gilmanton, New Hampshire, U.S.—died May 7, 1896, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), American swindler and confidence trickster who is widely considered the country’s first known serial killer. Mudgett was born into a wealthy family and showed signs of high intelligence from an early age. Always interested in medicine, he allegedly trapped animals and performed surgery on them; some...