The Serial Killer Nobody Talks About - Real Life "Candy Man"
The Infographics Show・14 minutes read
A young man confesses to killing notorious serial killer Dean Corll in Houston, revealing the horrific acts committed by Corll on his victims. The Candy Man's manipulation and torture of young boys, luring victims with promises of alcohol and drugs, culminate in a terrifying ordeal that ends with the young man killing Corll, leading to the discovery of 27 bodies and closure for those involved.
Insights
- Elmer Wayne Henley confessed to killing Dean Corll, a serial killer, due to Corll's involvement in luring teenagers to his torture lair, revealing the horrific acts committed by Corll on his victims.
- Rhonda Williams, engaged to a missing teenager delivered to Corll by Henley, became friends with Henley, unaware of his dark secret, showcasing the Candy Man's deceptive nature and the lasting mental and emotional effects on those involved in the tragic events.
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Who was Dean Corll?
A notorious serial killer in Houston, Texas.
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Summary
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"The Candy Man: Serial Killer Revealed"
- August 8, 1973, 8:24 a.m., Houston, Texas: Velma Lines, an emergency telephone operator, receives a call from a young man claiming to have killed someone.
- The police arrive at 2020 Lamar Drive and discover the body of Dean Corll, a former Vice President of the Corll Candy Company, who is revealed to be a notorious serial killer.
- Elmer Wayne Henley, a troubled 17-year-old, confesses to killing Corll due to his involvement in luring teenagers to Corll's torture lair.
- Corll's "torture board" and well-stocked "torture kit" are revealed by Henley, showcasing the horrific acts committed by Corll on his victims.
- Corll's troubled past, struggles with his sexuality, and manipulation of young boys in the Heights neighborhood are detailed, leading to his heinous crimes.
- Corll's method of luring victims with promises of booze and weed, hosting parties, and then subjecting them to torture and murder is described.
- Henley and another teen, David Owen Brooks, are implicated in assisting Corll in luring victims, with Henley confessing to his involvement in the crimes.
- Rhonda Williams, engaged to a missing teenager delivered to Corll by Henley, becomes friends with Henley, unaware of his dark secret.
- Williams encounters Corll when he offers to drive her home, unaware of his sinister activities, showcasing the Candy Man's deceptive nature.
- Henley, Williams, and another teen, Tim Kerley, are taken to Corll's house, where Henley realizes the danger they are in, leading to a terrifying ordeal involving handcuffs and a huffing party.
10:00
"Horror, Survival, and Justice in Houston"
- Henley was forced by Corll to torture and kill a girl, with the situation escalating when Corll removed his clothes and began his depraved actions.
- Henley seized an opportunity to shoot Corll, killing him after a tense confrontation, leading to the discovery of 27 bodies and the revelation of the gruesome torture they endured.
- Despite the traumatic events, Henley faced legal consequences, while Williams and Kerley struggled with lasting mental and emotional effects, with Williams eventually confronting Henley and finding closure.
