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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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Hulu has just released a gripping trailer for its latest true crime series, “Under the Bridge,” drawing viewers into a haunting narrative that promises to explore the dark corners of a real-life tragedy. The series, which premieres on April 17th with the first two of its eight episodes, is based on the best-selling book by the late Rebecca Godfrey, providing a detailed account of the 1997 murder of fourteen-year-old Reena Virk near Victoria, British Columbia.

Riley Keough (left) and Lily Gladstone in “Under the Bridge”. 

Starring Riley Keough, Lily Gladstone, and Vritika Gupta, “Under the Bridge” brings to life the chilling story of Virk, who disappeared after attending a party with friends, never to return home. Through the investigative lens of author Rebecca Godfrey, played by Keough, and a dedicated local police officer portrayed by Gladstone, the series delves into the hidden lives of the young girls accused of Virk’s murder, uncovering shocking revelations about the true perpetrator behind this heinous act. The trailer offers a first look at the series’ atmospheric tension, showcasing the exceptional performances of its cast. Watch the trailer below:

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Rebecca Godfrey, who passed away in October 2022, is credited as an executive producer, having worked closely with Shephard for over two years to bring this complex story to television. Their partnership aimed to honor Virk’s memory by casting a light on the circumstances that led to her untimely death, offering insight into the societal and personal dynamics at play.

“Under the Bridge” looks to stand out as a compelling addition to the true crime genre with this gripping story. As Hulu prepares to release the series, audiences are invited to brace themselves for a deeply moving and thought-provoking journey into one of Canada’s most notorious crimes.

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Real-Life Horror in Pennsylvania: ‘Scream’ Costume-Clad Killer Strikes in Lehighton

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In a horrifying echo of the chilling killers depicted in the ‘Scream’ movie series, a Pennsylvania community was rocked by a gruesome murder. The assailant, donning the franchise’s iconic mask and cloak, wielded a black Reapr fixed-blade knife. Zak Russel Moyer, 30, carried out a nightmarish attack on his neighbor, Edward Whitehead Jr., in the small Carbon County town of Lehighton. Moyer’s assault was particularly brutal, employing not only a knife but also a small chainsaw, ultimately resulting in Whitehead’s death.

Zak Russel Moyer

Armed with a small battery-powered chainsaw and a black Reapr fixed-blade knife, Moyer had initially gone to Whitehead’s house next-door ‘for the purpose of scaring him’. However, the situation escalated fatally when he inflicted a stab wound to Whitehead’s head. The incident prompted an immediate response from local law enforcement, aided by Pennsylvania State Police, following a distress call about an active assault in progress within the 200 block of Carbon Street.

Surveillance footage captured a male figure, later identified as Moyer, emerging from the rear of Whitehead’s home. The figure’s attire was notably consistent with the “Scream” movie character, adding a surreal layer to the already grim event. Whitehead was swiftly transported to St. Luke’s Hospital-Carbon Campus but was pronounced dead, having suffered multiple wounds including a significant head injury and cuts indicative of a desperate defense.

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In the aftermath, police quickly zeroed in on Moyer, found in a residence nearby. His apprehension followed bizarre communications with the police, where he levied accusations against Whitehead. Previous statements to his sister revealed Moyer’s harbored intentions to kill Whitehead, shedding light on a premeditated malice.

As the community grapples with this real-life horror, authorities have secured the weapons and the “Scream” costume, underscoring the chilling premeditation of Moyer’s actions. He now faces homicide charges, with a preliminary hearing set to determine the progression of his trial.

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Netflix to Release Duplass Brothers’ True-Crime Doc ‘American Conspiracy: The Octopus Murders’

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A strange organization known as “The Octopus” is getting the Netflix true-crime treatment. The streaming service has ordered the documentary called American Conspiracy: The Octopus Murders which explores this alleged real crime conglomerate.

Brothers Jay (left) and Mark Duplass have been making films together since they were kids.

Even more interesting is that Duplass Brothers Productions and Stardust Frames will be bankrolling the project. The Duplass Brothers consist of Mark and Jay and they have produced movies such as Bad Milo (2013), Tangerine (2015), and of course the cult horror favorite Creep (2015). Creep 2 (2017) was produced by Netflix and Blumhouse.

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According to Deadline, American Conspiracy: The Octopus Murders starts with the discovery of a dead journalist, Danny Casolaro (pictured above), from an apparent suicide. But his family isn’t convinced. They think it was a result of Casolaro’s investigative reporting on a secret crime organization known as “The Octopus.” He believed that they were behind multiple murders, high-tech spy software thievery, and political scandals.

Enter researcher Christian Hansen who is determined to get to the bottom of Casolaro’s death and expose “The Octopus” and its far-reaching arms.

“Six years ago we got to work side by side with the brilliant Way Brothers on Wild, Wild Country,” said Mark Duplass. “When we found out about the Octopus Conspiracy, and Zach and Christian’s unique perspective and unparalleled dedication to this story, we knew this was the project that would bring us back together.”

Maclain Way of Stardust Frames adds, “When Zach and Christian first told us about The Octopus Conspiracy— a story they had been investigating for years— we were enthralled by tales of stolen spy software, government cover-ups, and the parallels with a journalist who died under suspicious circumstances digging into this story.  With our partners Netflix and Duplass Brothers Productions, we can’t wait for audiences to submerge themselves into the mysterious world of The Octopus.”

This will be a four-part series scheduled to air on February 28.

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