Holmes' Own Story: In Which the Alleged Multi-murderer and Arch Conspirator Tells of the Twenty-two Tragic Deaths and Disappearances in Which He Is Said to Be Implicated, With Moyamensing Prison Diary AppendixMudgett, Herman W.
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Holmes' Own Story: In Which the Alleged Multi-murderer and Arch Conspirator Tells of the Twenty-two Tragic Deaths and Disappearances in Which He Is Said to Be Implicated, With Moyamensing Prison Diary Appendix
Mudgett, Herman W.
Mudgett, Herman W., 1861-1896; Serial murderers -- Illinois -- Chicago -- Biography
November 26, 1894.—My wife came to see me at 9.30 this morning. I had
not been allowed to see her since my arrival in Philadelphia, and
it required all the courage I could command to go to her under such
humiliating circumstances. Our meeting took place in the presence of
one of the prison officials. She has suffered, and though she tried
heroically to keep me from seeing it, it was of no avail; and in a few
minutes to again bid her good-bye and know she was going out into the
world with so heavy a load to bear, caused me more suffering than any
death struggles can ever do. Each day until I know she is safe from
harm and annoyance will be a living death to me. I am promised that
for the present she shall visit me two times a week, each week, not to
exceed fifteen minutes in duration. If she can bear the humiliation of
coming here it will be a Godsend to me, but I shall not urge her to do
so against her will.
Tuesday, November 27, 1894.—My attorney called to see me to-day. He
only is allowed to visit my room and converse with me alone. Our time
was principally occupied in planning to furnish bail for Mrs. Pitezel,
who must be set at liberty at all hazards. I am threatened with arrest
upon the charge of murder, if I give bail myself, which is only another
form of saying that I must stay here until it is their pleasure to
call my case for trial; for if charged with murder, bail would not be
accepted. Had letters sent to Miss Williams. The other two children
are here in Philadelphia, and I am assured are well cared for. Was
agreeably surprised to-day to find that unsentenced prisoners are
allowed to receive eatables, at their own expense, from outside the
prison, and I shall make arrangements to have this brought about. I
also can have all newspapers and periodicals I wish. Money here in the
prison, aside from these uses, is absolutely without value.
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