In this episode of Super SUS, we unravel the disturbing—and often misunderstood—story of H.H. Holmes, the man long labeled America’s first serial killer. We trace Holmes’ path from his early life to his arrival in Chicago, then into the shadow of the 1893 World’s Fair and the infamous building later dubbed the “Murder Castle.”

But was the Castle truly a maze of gas chambers, torture rooms, and trapdoors built for mass murder? Or was much of its legend born from sensational 1890s newspapers and Holmes’ own lies?

We break down the real history versus the mythology: his confirmed victims, his elaborate fraud schemes, the tragic Pitezel family murders, and how yellow journalism inflated him into a near-mythical monster. Along the way, we expose what scholars now know—and what the tabloids invented—about the man who hid manipulation and greed behind a polished, charming exterior.

Join us as we separate fact from fiction and uncover the chilling truth behind one of America’s most enduring true-crime legends.

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In this episode of Super SUS, we unravel the dark and twisted case of Kelly Cochran — a woman whose web of secrets, manipulation, and violence shocked two states. What begins as an affair quickly escalates into a deadly chain of events involving her husband, Jason, and her lover, Christopher Regan. As investigators dig deeper, they discover inconsistencies, shifting stories, and unsettling rumors that push the case into even darker territory.

We walk through the key moments that led authorities from a missing persons report to one of the most disturbing criminal investigations in recent memory. Along the way, we examine Kelly’s volatile marriage, the bizarre circumstances surrounding Jason’s later death, and the evidence that ultimately unraveled her lies.

Nothing is quite what it seems — and the truth is far more chilling than anyone expected.

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This week, we’re pulling one out of the vault! Originally released as a Patreon bonus episode, we’re sharing this story ad-free while we catch up behind the scenes.

In this episode of Super SUS, we dive into the harrowing survival story of Victoria “Vicky” Cilliers. We unravel Vicky's journey from a loving childhood to her tumultuous relationships, culminating in a shocking murder attempt through a sabotaged parachute jump. Discover the intricate web of deceit, infidelity, and financial ruin that surrounded her, and learn about the investigation that led to the arrest of the perpetrator. We discuss Vicky's path to recovery and her ongoing struggle to rebuild her life.

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