Ep 156 : Dean Corll: The Candy Man and Houston’s Most Notorious Serial Killer

Mama Mystery with Kelly Evans

Dean Corll, infamously known as ‘The Candy Man,’ was a seemingly ordinary electrician and candy company owner in Houston, Texas. But beneath his friendly exterior lurked one of the most prolific and sadistic serial killers in U.S. history. Between 1970 and 1973, Corll, with the help of two teenage accomplices, Elmer Wayne Henley and David Brooks, tortured and murdered at least 28 young boys in what became known as the Houston Mass Murders.

In this episode of Mama Mystery, we delve into Corll’s chilling double life, the tragic stories of his victims, and the horrifying methods he used to lure his victims. We’ll also explore the shocking moment that ended his reign of terror and the questions that still linger about the case. Join us as we uncover the dark legacy of a killer who left an entire community reeling.

To dive deeper into this story, check out this article by Skip Hollandsworth.

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