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Beware the Real Candyman

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Dean Arnold Corll deemed ‘The Candyman’ abducted, raped, tortured, and killed at least 28 young men and teenage boys during the years 1970-1973. These murders were called the Houston Mass Murders.

Corll’s Childhood

Initially the candy operation was operated out of the family’s garage and called ‘Pecan Prince.’ From a young age Corll was expected to run the candy machines and package the product in correlation of attending school.

In 1960 the family moved to northern outskirts of Houston where they officially opened a candy shop under the same name. The business was short lived as Corll’s mother divorced her husband and moved to Houston Heights. This is where she opened Corll’s Candy Company.

Corll earned the named “Candyman” because his family owned a candy and operated a candy factory in Houston Heights. It has also been reported he gave candy to the neighborhood children.

It was during this time Corll was appointed vice president of the Candy Company. However, this role was short lived when one of the male employees reported to Mary West Corll that her son made unwanted sexual advances towards him. Dean was then stripped of his title and fired.  Corll then enlisted in the army.

After spending a stint in the Army Corll returned to the family company where he redeemed his role of the vice president. However, he was still flirting with the male employees. This is when both Corll as well as others began to come to the conclusion that he may have been a homosexual. His crimes were shortly to follow.

The Candyman’s Crimes

Corll’s male victims were young, between the ages of 13-20 years old. Two were even former employee’s of his family’s business. Other victims were friends and acquaintances of The Candyman.

The Candyman did not act alone. He had two teenage accomplices, David Owen Brooks and Elmer Wayne Henley. They would help lure potential victims with the promise of partying at Corll’s residence.

David Owen Brooks and Elmer Wayne Henley.

At his home Corll had made a torture board. The plywood board stood upright hanging from a wall in his bedroom. On this board the victims would be displayed naked, cuffed wrist and ankle, and then sexually assaulted, beaten and tortured. After several days they were then killed and disposed of.

After death by strangulation or shooting the bodies were disposed of in one of many different locations. The most used location for discarding the bodies was in a rented boat shed. Here 17 bodies were discovered. The men also buried bodies in local woods, or on the beach at Bolivar Peninsula.

Upon their trials David Owen Brooks and Elmer Wayne Henley were sentenced to life in prison. Dean Arnold Corll escaped judgement by the courts because his accomplice Henley fatally shot him when Corll turned on him one night.

Death to The Candyman

Henley claims he awoke one night bound and gagged by Corll. He explained he was going to kill his former accomplice because he had brought a girl home. The only way he was able to get back into Corll’s good graces was to bargain with him. Henley made the deal he would help torture the woman he brought home while Corll tortured the man he lured to his home who he intended to be his next victim.

Agreeing, Corll untied his former accomplice and the two brought their victims into the bedroom. Each were bound to the bed, Rhonda Louise Williams face up and Timothy Cordell Kerley face down. It was after being tied to a torture board that the two began to wake up from being passed out after a night of booze, marijuana, and huffing paint fumes.

The board Corll used to torture his victims.

After beginning sexually assaulting the two victims it appeared Henley had a change of heart. He burst out “You’ve gone far enough Dean! I can’t go on any longer! I can’t have you kill all of my friends!”

This is when he turned the gun on Corll who did not believe he would use the .22 pistol against him. Henley then proceeded to fire six shots into his former friend before he finally fell to the ground, lifeless.

Corll’s lifeless body after being shot six times.

When asked about the way he took out his former friend, Henley claimed he believes Corll would have been proud of the way Henley acted. Corll taught his former accomplice to react “fast and greatly” which is exactly what he believed he did.

Under the suggestion of Kerley, Henley called the police to report the murder. He later confessed to the crime and is currently serving life at Mark W. Michael Unit in Anderson County Texas.

Searching for victims in the boat shed.

 

Now that you’ve learned about the real Candyman, watch the trailer for Jordan Peele’s 2020 movie Candyman in theaters June 12, 2020!https://ihorror.com/candyman-trailer-dares-you-to-say-his-name-five-times/

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Man Arrested for Allegedly Taking a Severed Leg From Crash Site And Eating It

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A local California news station reported late last month that a man was being held in custody for allegedly taking the severed leg of a deceased train wreck victim and eating it. Be warned, this is a very disturbing and graphic story.

It happened on March 25 in Wasco, Calif. in a horrible Amtrak train accident a pedestrian was struck and killed and one of his legs was severed. 

According to KUTV a man named Resendo Tellez, 27, stole the body part from the impact site. 

A construction worker named Jose Ibarra who was an eyewitness to the theft revealed to officers one very grim detail. 

“I’m not sure from where, but he walked this way and he was waving a person’s leg. And he started chewing on it over there, he was biting it and he was hitting it against the wall and everything,” said Ibarra.

Caution, the following picture is graphic:

Resendo Tellez

Police found Tellez and he willingly went with them. He had outstanding warrants and now faces charges of stealing evidence from an active investigation.

Ibarra says Tellez walked past him with the detached limb. He describes what he saw in lurid detail, “On the leg, the skin was hanging. You could see the bone.”

The Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) police arrived on the scene to begin their own investigation.

According to a follow-up report by KGET News, Tellez was known throughout the neighborhood as homeless and non-threatening. A liquor store employee said she knew of him because he slept in a doorway near the business and was also a frequent customer.

Court records say that Tellez took the detached lower limb, “because he thought the leg was his.”

There are also reports that a video exists of the incident. It was circulating on social media, but we won’t provide it here.

The Kern County Sherriff’s office had no follow-up report as of this writing.


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Woman Brings Corpse Into Bank To Sign Loan Papers

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Warning: This is a disturbing story.

You have to be pretty desperate for money to do what this Brazilian woman did at the bank to get a loan. She wheeled in a fresh corpse to endorse the contract and she seemingly thought the bank employees wouldn’t notice. They did.

This weird and disturbing story comes via ScreenGeek an entertainment digital publication. They write that a woman identified as Erika de Souza Vieira Nunes pushed a man she identified as her uncle into the bank pleading with him to sign loan papers for $3,400. 

If you’re squeamish or easily triggered, be aware that the video captured of the situation is disturbing. 

Latin America’s largest commercial network, TV Globo, reported on the crime, and according to ScreenGeek this is what Nunes says in Portuguese during the attempted transaction. 

“Uncle, are you paying attention? You must sign [the loan contract]. If you don’t sign, there’s no way, as I cannot sign on your behalf!”

She then adds: “Sign so you can spare me further headaches; I can’t bear it any longer.” 

At first we thought this might be a hoax, but according to Brazilian police, the uncle, 68-year-old Paulo Roberto Braga had passed away earlier that day.

 “She attempted to feign his signature for the loan. He entered the bank already deceased,” Police Chief Fábio Luiz said in an interview with TV Globo. “Our priority is to continue investigating to identify other family members and gather more information regarding this loan.”

If convicted Nunes could be facing jail time on charges of fraud, embezzlement, and desecration of a corpse.

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HBO’s “The Jinx – Part Two” Unveils Unseen Footage and Insights Into Robert Durst Case [Trailer]

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HBO, in collaboration with Max, has just released the trailer for “The Jinx – Part Two,” marking the return of the network’s exploration into the enigmatic and controversial figure, Robert Durst. This six-episode docuseries is set to premiere on Sunday, April 21, at 10 p.m. ET/PT, promising to unveil new information and hidden materials that have emerged in the eight years following Durst’s high-profile arrest.

The Jinx Part Two – Official Trailer

“The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst,” the original series directed by Andrew Jarecki, captivated audiences in 2015 with its deep dive into the life of the real estate heir and the dark cloud of suspicion surrounding him in connection with several murders. The series concluded with a dramatic turn of events as Durst was apprehended for the murder of Susan Berman in Los Angeles, just hours before the final episode was broadcast.

The forthcoming series, “The Jinx – Part Two,” aims to delve deeper into the investigation and trial that unfolded in the years after Durst’s arrest. It will feature never-before-seen interviews with Durst’s associates, recorded phone calls, and interrogation footage, offering an unprecedented look into the case.

Charles Bagli, a journalist for the New York Times, shared in the trailer, “As ‘The Jinx’ aired, Bob and I spoke after every episode. He was very nervous, and I thought to myself, ‘He’s gonna run.’” This sentiment was mirrored by District Attorney John Lewin, who added, “Bob was gonna flee the country, never to return.” However, Durst did not flee, and his arrest marked a significant turning point in the case.

The series promises to showcase the depth of Durst’s expectation for loyalty from his friends while he was behind bars, despite facing serious charges. A snippet from a phone call where Durst advises, “But you don’t tell them s–t,” hints at the complex relationships and dynamics at play.

Andrew Jarecki, reflecting on the nature of Durst’s alleged crimes, stated, “You don’t kill three people over 30 years and get away with it in a vacuum.” This commentary suggests the series will explore not only the crimes themselves but the broader network of influence and complicity that may have enabled Durst’s actions.

Contributors to the series include a wide range of figures involved in the case, such as Deputy District Attorneys of Los Angeles Habib Balian, defense attorneys Dick DeGuerin and David Chesnoff, and journalists who have covered the story extensively. The inclusion of judges Susan Criss and Mark Windham, as well as jury members and friends and associates of both Durst and his victims, promises a comprehensive perspective on the proceedings.

Robert Durst himself has commented on the attention the case and the documentary have garnered, stating he is “getting his own 15 minutes [of fame], and it is gargantuan.”

“The Jinx – Part Two” is anticipated to offer an insightful continuation of Robert Durst’s story, revealing new facets of the investigation and trial that have not been seen before. It stands as a testament to the ongoing intrigue and complexity surrounding Durst’s life and the legal battles that followed his arrest.

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