Cover Art Release ~ Dr. H. H. Holmes and the Whitechapel Ripper

Announcing the presentation of the cover art for my upcoming release, Dr. H. H. Holmes and the Whitechapel Ripper.  The graphic artwork was created by http://bloodsoakedgraphics.tumblr.com/ .

I am pleased to report part one of the four-part manuscript is currently with my editor. As this project has been a lifelong journey and the exploration of Jack the Ripper has taken me, time and again, to the arteries of the Whitechapel district in London and ultimately consummated on the streets of Chicago’s south side neighborhood in the Englewood neighborhood where Dr. H. H. Holmes built his infamous “Murder Castle.”

In my book, I ask one thing of the reader… consider the possibilities!  In London, we have a serial killer who is nothing more than an enigma – a faceless name.  History has preserved documents, which not only indicate the Ripper is likely to be a person with medical knowledge – a skilled physician, and the Metropolitan Police and Scotland Yard propose the culprit is likely an American.  Dr. H. H. Holmes, a con man, a skilled physician, and a frequent visitor of London, attempts to sell articulated skeletons to colleges and universities in the London area during the time of the murders.  Is this coincidence?

In Dr. H. H. Holmes and the Whitechapel Ripper, case file evidence will demonstrate, Dr. H. H. Holmes was the prime suspect who committed the Whitechapel crimes and has evaded suspicion (and the criminal justice system) for more than a century.

Below is the write-up on the back cover of the book.  It exemplifies and represents the very foundation and heart of Dr. H. H. Holmes and the Whitechapel Ripper.

“Dr. H. H. Holmes and the Whitechapel Ripper”

By Dane Ladwig

In 1888 in the East End of London, the heart of the Whitechapel district was crippled by the crimes of a fiendish murderer known as Jack the Ripper. Across the Ocean, in America, another monster was on the loose – Dr. H. H. Holmes…

The mystery of the unsolved Jack the Ripper murders would puzzle the world for the next century and the years ahead. Scotland Yard Detectives, Stockholm’s finest minds, criminologists and experts (or “Ripperologists”) from around the globe, all endeavored and failed to unravel the mysterious identity of the world’s most notorious serial killer.

After more than a century of conjecture and inconclusive theories, The Ripper’s identity is no less a mystery than it was at the time of the murders. Is it possible Scotland Yard investigators were correct after all? Could the notorious Ripper have been an American visiting London? Furthermore, is it possible the visiting Ripper was an American physician and a convicted serial killer?

In Dr. H. H. Holmes and the Whitechapel Ripper, the unproven propositions regarding the possible identity of Jack the Ripper are considered and weighed against the facts. Theory and literature based on opinion and imagination are left aside as only the facts and reason are considered. The historian, student, Ripperologist, or simply those intrigued with perhaps the greatest of all unsolved mysteries, should add to their knowledge with what is revealed in this compelling account of Dr. H. H. Holmes and the Whitechapel Ripper.

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Holmes Manuscript Update…

It is apparent from the search parameters people are using on both my website and my blog (yes, I can check them lol); the majority of inquiring minds wish to know what’s going on in my world with Dr. H. H. Holmes.

As many of you are aware, I have written a book titled Piercing the Veils of Death: A Paranormal Exploration, and a great deal of my time is devoted to marketing, radio and newspaper interviews and such. In addition, I am writing Dr. H. H. Holmes and the Whitechapel Ripper (forecasted for a fall 2013 release).

To pen such a monumental book, which will reveal facts about Herman Webster Mudgett a.k.a. Dr. H. H. Holmes and his many links to the infamous Jack the Ripper, which have never before been made public, is painstakingly difficult.

First, I must make sure the information is credible, and that includes case file information from the Holmes case and the open crime case of the Ripper. The people I am working with in the U.K. and home in the U.S. must be impeccable resources. Lastly, I must consider all possibilities before making the assumption Dr. H. H. Holmes is the principle candidate as the prime suspect in the Ripper slayings of 125 years ago.

To accomplish this enormous task, I have sought the assistance of experts from all over the globe. I am currently working with Scotland Yard, the London Metropolitan Police, the United Kingdom National Archives, the United States National Archives, the Gilmanton, New Hampshire Historic Society, Dartmouth College, the University of Michigan Medical School, and various experts and certified investigators in a unified and collaborative effort to expose the truth.

What has this benefited so far? Good question. I will share a misunderstanding people have had for several decades regarding Dr. H. H. Holmes. While Holmes was incarcerated, he documented his story. He told of a tale when he was a small boy living in Gilmanton, NH.

The sensationalized story passed on from Holmes was regarding his schoolmates, “hooligans”, who shoved him into a doctor’s office and frightened the boy Holmes/Herman Mudgett, by thrusting an articulated skeleton upon the terrorized child. This was only partially true.

My research has discovered the true story; the doctor’s identity, and a bond/relationship the doctor and Herman had throughout Herman’s life until the doctor’s unfortunate passing. Coincidentally, the doctor graduated Dartmouth College and mostly lectured at the University of Michigan Medical School. Herman Mudgett/Holmes attended Dartmouth for one year and graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School.

This is but a brief moment of the research I am conducting to bring Dr. H. H. Holmes and the Whitechapel Ripper into the focus of speculation. Was Dr. H. H. Holmes coup de grâce, his most significant contribution to society and history, to be disregarded as the murderous Ripper for a century and a quarter, and go unnoticed… as a ghost in the night?

Just when I think I have Holmes figured out, someone sends me more information. When dealing with Holmes, I have learned there’s always a new angle, a new direction. To be the first to bring it together, I feel like Alfred Hitchcock on the set of a Hollywood blockbuster horror spectacle – only this one is real. This one really did happened!

Stay tuned as I bring you more and don’t forget to check out my website for more about my books and Dr. H. H. Holmes: www.daneladwig.com

Dane

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The Blessing of the Dream: A Published Author

Piercing the Veils of Death: A Paranormal Exploration by Dane Ladwig

Just a few weeks ago, I published my first book titled, Piercing the Veils of Death. To my surprise, my book received a warm welcome and earned exceptional reviews. Debut weekend over 500 copies of the paperback and Kindle sold through Amazon.com. Barnes and Noble contacted me to ask permission to place Piercing the Veils of Death on its shelves and make it available on the electronic Nook version. I was elated!

Yesterday, Amazon listed Piercing the Veils of Death in the category of New Releases in the UK as the #1 in Supernatural/Paranormal. Today, in the USA, Piercing the Veils of Death is listed at the #10 position following Anne Rice’s National Bestseller (in the #9 position) The Wolf Gift.

As an Independent Author, a successful first release is a dream come true. I would have never dreamed of making the A-list with such prolific writers as Anne Rice, and never in a million years would I have dreamed it would be possible within two weeks of releasing a book.

What is my secret? Hard work, determination and a devotion to presenting a unique idea! I spent nearly a year on the manuscript. I did not want to offer a fiction. Nor did I want to marry myself to a nonfiction. The idea of compiling a collection of unified experiences while still having the ability to present both a fictionalized anecdote along with including a compendium of quasi-memoirs and investigative research materials; all dealing with the human condition, that is what I was after – what turned me on!

It’s not all been a waltz on cloud nine! As an Independent, I am required to market my work. This equates to approximately 20-30 additional hours weekly in addition to the 40-50 a week I devote to my next writing project, Dr. H. H. Holmes and the Whitechapel Ripper: An Historic Inquisition. Between marketing, mailing, radio, newspaper and media, and the occasional lecture and book signing/presentation, there is little time left for “me time”. Thus, scheduling wisely and remaining flexible is necessary.

I would like to present my book, Piercing the Veils of Death. I set out in Piercing the Veils of Death to journey through several realms of the hereafter. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to pass through this life and have cognitive recall? To know where you are and who is in the room with you? Why are the Native American Indians “connected” to the Spirit realm? Do you know the difference between The City of the Dead in Cairo, Egypt and the City of the Dead in New Orleans, LA? Do our pets go to heaven? Have you ever witnessed a pet grieve at a gravesite? Are pets and animals connected to the great beyond?

The fictional story in chapter one follows Stephen Allendale as he travels through the ever-frightening corridor of death. Clinging to his lifelong love, his wife Tracy, find out why Stephen and Tracy refuse to let go of one another’s love.

Piercing the Veils of Death interviews an established college professor whom chooses to act as a channel for the deceased. There are numerous other interviews, such as with Chicago’s premier ghost tour company owner. Interviews with paranormal investigators and psychic/mediums will keep your attention as you find out facts about what makes people tick in the paranormal community and keeps them chasing after the most elusive of all beings — the spirits of the deceased.

Much more than a book on the paranormal, Piercing the Veils of Death leaves the reader with a deeper understanding of the afterlife, the supernatural, superstitions and what may await in the great beyond.

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The reviews posted to Amazon have been encouraging (all 5 star reviews):

“Piercing the Veils of Death by Dane Ladwig is comprised of several stories as it pertains to the supernatural and metaphysical experiences that the author has encountered over the years. It is one thing to read about fictitious accounts of apparitional events, but entirely another to read true cases related to the hereafter.

I was utterly captivated by the stories presented in this book and I found it fascinating as well as I felt it gave me reassurance that there is more after this life. This is not a ghost story book nor a religious book, but about everyday lives, miracles, the transformation from this life to the next, the knowledge that there is hope and everlasting life.

I enjoyed this book immensely and thank you for sharing your stories.” (Amazon’s Top 10 True Crime Author RJ Parker)

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“Piercing the Veils of Death is by far one of the best books I have ever read about the supernatural and matters involving death and the implications death have on the living. I expected your run-of-the-mill paranormal fantasy spookster tale of haunted houses and famous landmarks we are so accustomed to reading about, it was refreshing to read true-life chronicles and get a peak inside the minds of many paranormal investigators and celebrities. I simply loved the way the author opened his book with his very own introduction to the gruesome account of his first “education” of the dead in a funeral home, and then moved on in chapter one to a fictional story of a husband and wife who were so in love in life they couldn’t/wouldn’t let go even in death. It is superb! I am looking forward to telling every one of my friends about this book, then reading it again!

Kudos to a literary masterpiece!” (Denise M. Pacini)

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“Having never purchased an E-book before, I’m glad this was my first, since I couldn’t seem to put it down. Sadly, I was late for a few things because I wouldn’t stop reading in time to go. Mr Ladwig has a fantastic way with words that draws you in, holds your attention and grips very tight. The descriptive & informative nature with which he tells a story, or shares knowledge is one of the best I’ve found. If you’re looking for a book that educates you, enthralls you, and at times, entertains you, THIS is that book. Thank You for a very good read!!” (DEstlock)

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“I really enjoyed this book, as it’s one of a kind its supernatural/paranormal genre. He’s a wonderful storyteller. I can’t wait to read more from this author!” (Samantha M. Jones)

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“Amazing story teller and fantastic stories. Had to finish it in one sitting, I can’t wait for his next book. He has such a wonderful feel for the subject.” (Silverhawk319)

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I hope you purchase a copy of my book and enjoy the journey. Currently Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble have Piercing the Veils of Death: A Paranormal Exploration on sale for $7.00 (paperback) and $3.99 (Kindle and Nook).

A portion of the proceeds of the sale are donated to Noonan’s Syndrome Research.

Piercing the Veils of Death: A Paranormal Exploration is available free of charge to all enlisted military personnel who have given freely to protect my rights as an American!

Premier Weekend: New Indie Author’s Book Sales Skyrocket!

Over 500 copies sold opening weekend (1/25 – 1/27/2013).

I had not expected what was to come. I researched what I should envision as a first book by an Indie Author. The numbers ranged between 100 copies and typically 250 copies sold to friends and family — most claimed that is what I should expect in the first month!

My first published book, Piercing the Veils of Death:A Paranormal Exploration, now available in paperback and on Kindle eBook format on Amazon.com, has sailed past all sales predictions in its opening weekend. Is this attributed to the hard work and dedication of an authors relentless pursuit of success or is the reception a fluke? Perhaps the answer could be found in the reception and response of my peers.

“I started this book by Dane Ladwig last night and read until 5am. Fantastic book!!! So pleased to see that in just one day, my brother Dane has already notched two places in the Top 100 genres. This is going to be a bestseller. Grab a copy today.”  ~ True Crime Author RJ Parker

“Hi all, Check out a new book by Dane Ladwig called Piercing the Veils of Death. In Chapter 13 you will find an interview of TnT Paranormal. Can’t wait to get my copy to read it.” ~ Tracey Tanner of TnT Paranormal

“Can’t wait to get my hands on Piercing the Veils of Death, Dane Ladwig’s brand new book.” ~ Author Jeff Mudgett

“Rarely in all the years I have worked in the realms of death have I met someone so full of life while so closely attuned to the depths of darkness. I cannot wait to read it. You should get it right now.” ~ Ursula Bielski owner of Chicago’s #1 ghost tour company — Chicago Haunting’s Ghost Tours 

Piercing the Veils of Death: A Paranormal Exploration, is much more than I had ever imagined. It delves into the supernatural, the superstitious and the religious implications and quandaries, which we have struggled with for centuries. How do Native American Indians  relate to the Spirit world? Do pets go to heaven? What is the difference between an “angry sprit” and a demon? These and many more questions are answered.

There are three parts to Piercing the Veils of Death. The first is the Apologue, in this chapter follow Stephen Allendale as he takes us through a journey into the hereafter. Only his love for his life-long friend and wife Tracy can help Stephen accept the truth — his death.

The second portion are several true accounts of apparitional visits and psychic interventions as related by a Native American Indian, a clairvoyant, and research by the author in such historical places as Salem, MA. Lexington, MA. and New Orleans, LA. Do you know the difference between The City of the Dead in Cairo, Egypt and The City of the Dead in New Orleans, LA? The interesting answers are in Piercing the Veils of Death.

Want to read an excerpt or get a little more info on what the book is about, visit my website at http://www.daneladwig.com.

The paperback and the electronic eBook Kindle format can be purchased at Amazon by clicking the image below!

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The Day Has Finally Arrived! My Book Has Been Released…

Nearly a year to the date from when I began research, my dream is realized. My book, Piercing the Veils of Death is now available in paperback and on Kindle eBook format on Amazon.

Piercing the Veils of Death: A Paranormal Exploration is much more than I had ever imagined. It delves into the supernatural, the superstitious and the religious implications and quandaries, which we have struggled with for centuries. How do Native American Indians  relate to the Spirit world? Do pets go to heaven? What is the difference between an “angry sprit” and a demon? These and many more questions are answered.

There are three parts to Piercing the Veils of Death. The first is the Apologue, in this chapter follow Stephen Allendale as he takes us through a journey into the hereafter. Only his love for his life-long friend and wife Tracy, can help Stephen accept the truth.

The second portion are several true accounts of apparitional visits and psychic interventions as related by a Native American Indian, a clairvoyant, and research by the author in such historical places as Salem, MA. Lexington, MA. and New Orleans, LA. Do you know the difference between The City of the Dead in Cairo, Egypt and The City of the Dead in New Orleans, LA? The answers are in Piercing the Veils of Death.

The paperback and the electronic eBook Kindle format can be purchased at Amazon (Click image below)

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Dane+Ladwig

Dane Ladwig’s website:http://www.daneladwig.com/

Two Steps Back, One Step Forward ~ Time to Move On: A New Manuscript…

In a manner of speaking, I am taking a leap of faith. Despite having run into a roadblock on my current manuscript; the publisher and I are at an impasse, they wish for me to divide the project into two books and I feel I have constructed a single cohesive manuscript for the readers and not one which to line the coffers of the publisher or my own pockets, I have decided to begin working on my next project. In respects to my current manuscript, for those people I interviewed and the people awaiting the release of my book, do not fear, I will still pursue a viable publishing avenue, I have just adopted the attitude; I am sure in time, what will be — will be.

You could say I have been working on my new project for 40+ years. As a teenager, I was obsessed with the Whitechapel murders of Jack the Ripper. I was one of those kids who fantasized about being “Sherlock Holmes” and busting the caped fiend. All my life I have studied every facet and nuance of the Ripper murders from the many erroneous theories to the bizarre and the seemingly feasible.

Jack the Ripper stalks the streets of London’s East End ~ the Whitechapel district.

Sure, I know what you are thinking. Many people have written endless accounts of Ripper hype, what makes you so different? Well, for starters, I have invested a lifetime sifting through that muck you have grown tired of (truth be told, so have I). I have a solid grasp of the modus operandi the Ripper operated under. To further push the envelope, I am taking each “suspect”, past and present, and I am conducting an inductive analysis and then looking at each victim through the lens of the murderer(s).

In addition, I will inspect the prospect of known serial killers at the time of the Ripper murders and compare notes, including modus operandi, motive, whether they could have stalked the streets of London during the slayings, and Scotland Yard case file reports. Could the Ripper have been a doctor, one who has become famous throughout history due to his own murderous rampage — a serial killer believed to have brought great shame upon the World’s Colombian Exposition Fair? Could the Ripper have been none other than a scorned wife of a respected surgeon? Did the monarchy hide evidence, which would have revealed the true identity of the Ripper?

Could Dr. H. H . Holmes, Chicago’s diabolic serial killer, be behind the Jack the Ripper slayings?

I plan to bring these questions into light and offer unequaled inexhaustible summaries to these age old quandaries, which have stifled America, England and the world for much too long.

All too often writers offer opinionated propaganda to generate interest and sales. Frankly, if you are disinterested in the subject I figure you will not read my book, thus, I have an obligation to produce a book I would find interesting and one I would enjoy reading.

I look forward to the journey and hope to serve you well as you anticipate the release of my new endeavor, and as well, the release of my current manuscript, I look forward to your much-appreciated interest.

This Has Been a… View From My Loft

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The Infamous Diabolic Dr. H. H. Holmes:

http://holmesmurdercastle.wordpress.com/

The Realm of the Supernatural and the Paranormal:                                                                 http://supernaturalandparanormal.wordpress.com/

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The Portage Theater ~ This Weekend 2012 Chicago Ghost Conference ~

Nostalgia, Memories and Friends!

As I approached the entrance of the historic Portage Theater on Chicago’s north side, it was as if I were walking back in time. Back in the early ’80’s, I owned an apartment building in the Portage Park neighborhood and I would frequent the theater quite a lot.

It has been many years since I have ventured back to the area and I was surprised to see the changes; new businesses replace the old “stores” I once shopped.

I recalled the first movie I had taken in at “The Portage” as area residents referred to it, Apocalypse Now (1979 – United Artist). My brother, Frank, and I went to The Portage on opening day of the Francis Ford Copolla film and it was the first, and only, time my brother and I had ever taken in a movie together.

This time walking into The Portage was much different. Back in 1979 it was elbows and wall to wall people scratching their way in the doors to get the perfect seating. Today, it was as if I had walked into a ghost town of the Wild West.

Rumor is The Portage is haunted, but I have a difficult time believing The Portage would be a place anyone would care to hang around in the afterlife and I personally have no knowledge of any ghost or spirits tied to The Portage.

Perhaps I am tainted by my prior knowledge of The Portage and the neighborhood, however The Portage as a time-capsule is intriguing and it sets the perfect tone for an annual ghost conference. The latent aroma of popcorn spews from the chipping paint off the walls of the concession area.

Entering the theater, the worn out carpet runners lining the isles leading to an out-dated stage directs your attention to the tattered and stained yellowed stucco walls. The rows of blue metal seats with thin padding, torn and badly stained, held impressions of once engaged moviegoers glued to the silver screen.

Back out in the theaters entrance area, I could hear the bustle of eager paranormal patriarchs preparing for their inquiring visitors. Placing stickers on posters, tables with doodads, pictures and pamphlets, jewelry and candles, books and paraphernalia, all laid out just perfectly to grab the attention of the person passing their table. My objective: take in all I could and record the weekend’s events – I am a writer.

My early arrival offered me the opportunity to greet some friends and meet new ones. Jeff Mudgett author of Bloodstains was there as was Chicago’s foremost ghost tour guide Ursula Bielski. Author, paranormal scientist and lecturer Dale Kaczmarek and I were excited to finally meet.

In addition, I spent a few moments with Pete Crapia who is heading some of the most recognized work at Bachelor’s Grove Cemetery. As they were setting up shop for the weekend, there was a host of others I talked with and met. I do have to admit, event coordinator, Mr. Willy Adkins, appears to be bringing together the A-Team of guest speakers and a monumental event lineup.

Personally, I am stoked about Saturday’s events; hearing Jeff Mudgett present evidence linking H. H. Holmes to Jack the Ripper at 5:30 pm, Ursula Bielski presenting The Ghost of Chicago at 6:50pm, and the Booth Brothers film The Haunted Boy (based on the secret diaries and the inspiration for the movie the Exorcist) Saturday at 8:00pm.

If you are looking for a weekend getaway, pop on by at 4050 North Milwaukee Avenue on Chicago’s north side and see what Chicago’s Ghost Conference holds for you. Or just stop by and say, “Hi!”

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Visit Dane Ladwig’s blog’s:

The Infamous Diabolic Dr. H. H. Holmes:                                                                                   http://holmesmurdercastle.wordpress.com/

The Realm of the Supernatural and the Paranormal:                                                                 http://supernaturalandparanormal.wordpress.com/

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Helpful Advice For Paranormal Investigators

Ghostbusters (1984) Columbia Pictures

This is an age of inquisitiveness. Our doubts lead to a “must know” attitude of having to figuring everything out and to having all the answers. In and of itself, it is not a bad idea especially as it relates to doctors, researchers, and scientist. But when the eager and inexperienced paranormal investigator, or ghost hunter, decides to go off on his or her own and make the rules, well, there are severe consequences involved.

Recently I read an article a friend had shared (below). It seems even with permission, and proper credentials, the most trustworthy of people — even police officer’s — can be arrested and face imprisonment for not following the rules while conducting an innocent act such as paranormal investigating.

Diane Briscoe, an off duty police officer, and her two sons were arrested at gunpoint while conducting a paranormal investigation. She had the property owner’s verbal permission, and she also had a key to the property. However, she was missing one very important thing — a signed (dated) authorization letter.

This article brought back memories of the most recent investigation I had been a part of. I was there strictly in a literary sense — I was documenting the events. We were at a Federal building and it was daytime. The business was operational. We were not allowed to enter the premises, however we did conduct an investigation of the grounds.

The Federal property happens to be the site where it is alleged over 200 people died at the hands of a psychotic serial killer. Knowing full well we had not been given permission to enter the property, one of the individuals in the group decided to attempt to open a door of the Federal building, which had been permanently sealed. She fiddled with the door and even asked, “Does anyone have a bobby pin or a knife or anything? I know there’s something behind this door and I know I can open it.”

Now, I’m no angel. I have my share of “colorful” moments. However, I practice good moral character when at all possible. I was the killjoy and the conscience of the group. I warned against tampering with the door as it would constitute a Federal offense, and I did not want to be an accomplice in such a crime, nor did I wish to harm any possible future prospects of investigating at this location.

Here is a bit of advice, when desiring to conduct an investigation at a particular location make sure you are respectful of both the living and the deceased. In addition, if you really desire to investigate a location, do your homework. Know all you can about a place before asking permission, check history, public records, and if possible talk to previous investigators about their experiences, the internet is a veritable cornucopia of information at your fingertips.

When asking permission, don’t ask a maid, groundskeeper or maintenance worker, as they do not have the authority to permit an investigative team. Merely ask them for the property managers phone number or address.

Lastly, if and or when you are given permission, inform the authorities of the date and time you will be conducting the investigation. A quick stop at the local police station with a copy of the signed dated letter of permission will save you the embarrassment of an arrest, the bail money to get out of jail, and the risk of losing your investigation equipment as the arresting officers will not allow you time to “pack up” when you are apprehended and arrested for trespassing.

One act of caution might prove to go a very long distance while capturing ground breaking scientific evidence on your next paranormal adventure!

Article:

Officer Diane Briscoe: http://www.hauntedsociety.com/profiles/blogs/1news15-ghost-hunters-arrested-ghost-hunter-lawsuit-news

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Dane Ladwig also hosts Chicago Bears Radio Live — The 50 Yard Line every Monday at 1:00 pm cst: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-50-yard-line

Visit Dane Ladwig’s blog’s:

The Infamous Diabolic Dr. H. H. Holmes:                                                                                   http://holmesmurdercastle.wordpress.com/

The Realm of the Supernatural and the Paranormal:                                                                 http://supernaturalandparanormal.wordpress.com/

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As always, Dane Ladwig is just an email away: authordaneallenladwig@gmail.com

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Visit Jeff Mudgett’s website where you can get a glimpse ofBloodstains, and read about the exciting new book Jeff is working on at: http://www.bloodstainsthebook.com/

Follow The Mudge Report where Jeff Mudgett hosts some of the best talent and discussion in the paranormal community and discusses a myriad of other topics:  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-mudge-report

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H. H. Holmes in Contemporary Art

Tattoo Artist ~ DJ Minor

When thinking of H. H. Holmes in contemporary views, one rarely looks to the Victorian authors of classic literature as a model of how we see the world through modern eyes. This does cause me to wonder if Poe and other great classic authors of horror and literature of a diabolic nature, knew of the devils future arrival and the future devastations brought about by Dr. H. H. Holmes.

An artist has shared his rendition of H. H. Holmes in a very unique fashion – – skin art! DJ Minor a professional tattoo artist rendered his interpretation of psychopath serial killer H. H. Holmes (pictured below). To my knowledge, and I did research this exhaustively, this is the only rendition of Holmes in the art form of a tattoo in existence.

Tattoo of Infamous Serial Killer ~ Dr. H. H. Holmes
(click image to enlarge)

DJ Minor travels the nation and he is in high demand as his graphic art captures the essence of the human condition. One look at the tattoo above and you immediately notice the famed derby hat, hypnotic eyes and low-slung mustache of H. H. Holmes. I attempted to contact the artist; however, he is so busy, I was unable to reach him for an interview.

The one question I would have like to ask, which was perhaps more suitable for the recipient of the tattoo; what was the motivation behind getting a tattoo of H. H. Holmes? Of course I would also have liked to know more such as; what, if anything were you (the artist) or the recipient experiencing during the process? Maybe DJ or the recipient of the tattoo will read this blog and decide to inform us more about this contemporary gothic depiction of, if not the most, one of the most prolific psychotic serial killers of all time.

I too sport tattoos, thirteen to be exact, but the most gothic I have are the classic skull and crossbones and a piece I drafted the artwork for; an icy frozen cross on a burning flaming sea of water with my children’s names circling the cross. No, it never crossed my mind to tattoo myself with the likes of H. H. Holmes, but I do have to admit, artists like DJ Minor really make me reconsider my decision about the tat’ of the Tasmanian Devil I have been living with on my chest – – I can see it now… Nathanial Hawthorne, Edgar Allan Poe, Vincent Price, and Alfred Hitchcock sitting at a bar, in an absinth and laudanum induced state, discussing their latest endeavors and philosophy on the afterlife.

As for now, I will continue to embrace the art of DJ Minor from afar and hope his genius and extraordinary talent continues to inspire artist of all backgrounds to tap into history and find ways to preserve our past, the good and the horrific. With no remembrance of people like the villainous Holmes, we have nothing to base the good upon!

My hat’s off to DJ Minor!

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