Artists & Writers · 21st Century
H H Holmes’s Last Words
“I have lived my truth.”— H H Holmes, Unknown
Who Was H H Holmes?
Herman Webster Mudgett, better known as Dr. Henry Howard Holmes or H. H. Holmes, was an American con artist and serial killer active between 1891 and 1894.
The Final Moments
The circumstances surrounding H H Holmes's final moments are not fully documented in available historical records.
Are These Words Verified?
H.H. Holmes was executed May 7, 1896. Contemporary newspapers reported his last words as maintaining innocence in some murders, not this fabricated quote.
Sources
- newspaper Philadelphia Inquirer execution coverage May 1896
Legacy
H H Holmes's story continues to be discussed by historians and enthusiasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were H H Holmes’s last words?
“I have lived my truth.”
How did H H Holmes die?
H H Holmes died on Unknown. Cause of death: Natural Causes.
Were H H Holmes’s last words documented?
H.H. Holmes was executed May 7, 1896. Contemporary newspapers reported his last words as maintaining innocence in some murders, not this fabricated quote.
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