In Popular Culture
- "No Exit" - sixth episode of the second season of Supernatural, in which the spirit of H. H. Holmes is the "monster of the week". A brief summary of Holmes' real crimes is discussed by the protagonists when they discover that the building his spirit is haunting was built over the execution yard where Holmes was hanged. The fact that Holmes' body was encased in concrete upon burial is also discussed, and provides inspiration for the protagonists as to how to prevent the spirit from engaging in any further attacks upon the living. Holmes' spirit is portrayed in the episode by Stephen Aberle.
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