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This is the first truly comprehensive book examining the life and career of the murderer who has become one of America's great supervillains. It reveals not only the true story but how the legend evolved, taking advantage of hundreds of primary sources that have never been examined before, including legal documents, letters, articles, and records that have been buried in archives for more than a century.

A historian shares strange-but-true stories of the city and its unsolved mysteries, from the nineteenth century to today. From Chicago historian Adam Selzer, expert on all of the Windy City's quirks and oddities, comes a compelling anthology of forty unsolved mysteries from the 1800s to the modern day. Among many other topics, he explores what really started the great Chicago fire; who was the first "automobile murderer;" the identity of the Tylenol killer; and whether there was actually a vampire slaying at Rosehill Cemetery.

A historical true crime podcast about people named Minnie

Coming September, 2025! Deep dive history investigations! Author Adam Selzer goes deep into archives and microfilm reels looking for the real history behind incredible stories. He's joined by comedian and radio host Patti Vasquez. Season 1 examines Johann Hoch, who married at least 20 women between 1895 and 1905 - and probably murdered five of them. In the process of writing a book on Hoch, Adam located legal records, long lost interviews, affidavits from major players in the story that haven't been seen in a century. Unlock the true story and learn how that story is pieced together - we might...