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Emily Van Tessel

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jun 01, 1892

Victim Details

Emily Van Tessel

Female

White / Caucasian

Chicago

IL

1892-06-01

16

Emily

Van Tessel

07/08/2026

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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 ...
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  • H.H. Holmes | Criminal Minds Wiki - Fandom
  • HOLMES Henry Howard | Serial Killer Database Wiki - Fandom
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    I've been delving into the details surrounding Emily Van Tassel's disappearance, and something that ... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else delved into the peculiar role of Frank Wilde in this case? I find it so disturbing t... ...Read More
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