: Unlike many other spirits that are salted and burned, Holmes's remains were encased in concrete per his own death-row request to prevent desecration. To defeat him, the Winchesters trap his spirit in a salt circle beneath a fresh layer of concrete, effectively entombing him forever.
: The episode reveals tension regarding Jo's father, Bill Harvelle, and his history hunting with John Winchester, adding another layer to the complicated Winchester family history. Supernatural 2x06 - 'No Exit' - Promo [S2E6] No Exit
: In one scene, a photo of Elizabeth Stride (a known victim of Jack the Ripper) is used as one of Holmes's victims, a famous continuity error for history buffs. : Unlike many other spirits that are salted
The sixth episode of Supernatural's second season, , originally aired on November 2, 2006. It is a standout early-series episode that blends historical true crime with the show's urban legend lore, specifically featuring the ghost of America's first known serial killer, H.H. Holmes. Plot Summary Supernatural 2x06 - 'No Exit' - Promo :
: Fans often note that while the show uses Holmes, it takes significant liberties—such as implying he only targeted young blonde women, whereas his actual victims were diverse in age and gender.