Article Archives: Bumps in the Night

The Curse of H.H. Holmes, Part 3

October 27, 2016 | by Al Hunter

Herman Webster Mudgett, better known under the name of Dr. Henry Howard Holmes or colloquially as H.H. Holmes, was America’s first serial killer. In Chicago, Holmes opened a hotel in Chicago (just in time for the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition) designed and built specifically with murder in mind. While he … Read More

The Curse of H.H. Holmes, Part 2

October 20, 2016 | by Al Hunter

In Part 1 of the H.H. Holmes story last week, we joined the chase of America’s First serial killer using the words of his pursuer, Pinkerton Agent Frank Geyer. Obviously for his victims, including 10-year-old Howard Pitezel who Holmes murdered in Irvington, the curse began when they met the deadly … Read More

The Curse of H.H. Holmes, Part 1

October 13, 2016 | by Al Hunter

Ghost tour season is back in Irvington. The magic of Irvington’s haunted history is fueled by the eerie collision of nefarious people, places and deeds and the folklore that remains. Eleven months a year, the story of Irvington centers around the vibrant art, literary and musical culture that has been … Read More

John Lennon and Number 9

October 6, 2016 | by Al Hunter

October has arrived in Irvington. In my never-ending struggle to find something spooky to write about during the Halloween season, I’ve decided to lay some numerology on y’all. This Sunday will be October the ninth. Unless that happens to be your birthday or anniversary, it probably won’t mean much to … Read More

Sky Dancers Betty and Benny Fox

September 29, 2016 | by Al Hunter

Al Hunter is on working vacation. This is a reprint of an article that was published in July 2012. Recently, I was sorting through an old box of paper purchased at an antique show in Indianapolis some time ago. I ran across an interesting little leaflet from the 1940s World … Read More