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Case Description
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Emily Van Tassel, a 16-year-old white female from Chicago, Illinois, disappeared on June 1, 1892. She was employed at a confectionery shop located at 1151 Milwaukee Avenue, known as Wilde's, which was situated near H.H. Holmes's glass bending factory. According to her mother, Emily had met with Holmes on four occasions, the first being a family outing for ice cream.
The proprietor of the candy store, Frank Wilde, was suspected to be an alias used by Holmes or his associate Benjamin Pite ...Read More
The proprietor of the candy store, Frank Wilde, was suspected to be an alias used by Holmes or his associate Benjamin Pite ...Read More
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Emily Van Tessel
Female
White / Caucasian
Chicago
IL
1892-06-01
16
Emily
Van Tessel
11/17/2025
Forum Posts (2)
I've been delving into the details surrounding Emily Van Tassel's disappearance, and something that ... ...Read More
01/31/2025
01/31/2025
Has anyone else delved into the peculiar role of Frank Wilde in this case? I find it so disturbing t... ...Read More
07/05/2024
07/05/2024
