24: Dear H.H. Holmes, Part 2: Almeda Huiet, A Forgotten Prelude

In the dark tapestry of America's criminal history, there are threads that lead to shadowed corners, to stories untold and lives unlamented.** This episode of Hometown History draws you deeper into the enigmatic saga of Almeda Huiet, a name that whispers of potential and tragedy, a life that may have been extinguished by the notorious H.H. Holmes, the archfiend of Chicago's underworld.

As we continue our investigation into the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of this young woman from Wabash County, Indiana, we consider the haunting possibility that she was the first Chicagoan to fall prey to Holmes' malevolent designs. What secrets lie buried with Almeda, and how does her fate entwine with the insidious operations of America's first serial killer?

Join Shane as he delves into the half-forgotten past, piecing together the narrative of Almeda Huiet, and examining how her untimely end might be the grim prologue to a series of horrors that would stun a nation. Embark on this historical journey with us, as we attempt to bring to light a chapter of history that refuses to be closed, at ⁠itshometownhistory.com.