[24] On June 4, Henley and Corll abducted 15-year-old William Ray Lawrence; the youth was last seen alive by his father on 31st Street. before he was strangled. There is a problem with your email/password. [203] He had been indicted for four murders committed between December 1970 and June 1973,[204] but was brought to trial charged only with the June 1973 murder of 15-year-old William Ray Lawrence. [134] Corll had paid up to $200 for each victim Brooks or he were able to lure to his apartment. [5] Most of the bodies found were wrapped in thick, clear plastic sheeting. [144] The tongue of the first victim uncovered protruded over one inch beyond the tooth margin;[145] the mouth of the third victim unearthed on August 8 was so agape that all upper and lower teeth were visible, leading investigators to theorize the youth had died screaming. At the time of Konen's disappearance, Corll lived in an apartment on Yorktown Street, near the intersection with Westheimer Road. Try again later. [19]:3670 Two women had also observed three men digging at the beach in May 1973one of whom they positively identified as Brooks. [4] Corll's father was strict with his children, whereas his mother was markedly protective of both her sons. A Plague of Murder: The Rise and Rise of Serial Killing in the Modern Age. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Bail for each youth was set at $100,000. [141] Police continued excavating through the earth of the shed, unearthing the remains of more victims in varying stages of decomposition. Several victims were friends of one or both of Corll's accomplices; others were individuals with whom Corll had himself become acquainted prior to their abduction and murder,[13][30] and two other victims, Billy Baulch and Gregory Malley Winkle, were former employees of Corll Candy Company. [140] Inside the boat shed, police found a half-stripped stolen car, a child's bike, a large iron drum, water containers, two sacks of lime,[5] and a large plastic bag full of teenage boys' clothing. [65] Henley subsequently assisted Corll and Brooks in Aguirre's burial at High Island Beach. [286] The discovery of the material in Houston in 1975 subsequently led to the arrest of five individuals in Santa Clara, California. [57] In each of these abductions, Brooks is known to have been a participant. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. [125] As Kerley, Williams, and Henley waited upon Corll's porch for the police to arrive, Henley mentioned to Kerley that he had "done that (killed by shooting) four or five times. "[116] Henley stepped back a few paces as Corll continued to advance upon him, shouting, "You won't do it! [191], Throughout the trial, the state introduced 82 pieces of evidence, including Corll's torture board and one of the boxes used to transport the victims. Brooks later stated he had assisted Corll in the abduction and murder of two youths during the time Corll resided at this address, including one youth who was killed "just before Wayne Henley came into the picture." The January 14, 1973 disappearance of 16-year-old Norman Lamar Prater has been tentatively linked to Corll. These bodies were recovered between 12:05p.m. and 8:30p.m.,[154][155] and all were in an advanced state of decomposition. Corll stated he was burying spoiled candy to avoid contamination by insects. and shot Delome in the forehead, with the bullet exiting through the youth's ear. I just killed a man! Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. [n 1] From the earliest days of the business, Corll worked day and night while still attending school. Failed to remove flower. WebIt can help you brainstorm, spur your creativity and keep you fresh. WebCorll Candy Company. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Had Henley not been adamant in his assertion that the body of Scott had been misidentified, it is likely Sickman would have never been conclusively confirmed as a victim of Corll. [109][5] Williams climbed into the back seat of Kerley's Volkswagen. The scattered skeletal remains were discovered within and close to plastic sheeting near an eroding sandbank. Bunton was gagged with a section of Turkish towel and his mouth bound with adhesive tape. [5] Mary subsequently sold the family home and relocated to a trailer home in Memphis, Tennessee, where Arnold had been drafted into the United States Air Force after the divorce, to allow her sons to remain in contact with their father. He suffered several fractured ribs before he was strangled with a nylon cord and buried in the boat shed. In 1967, he befriended 12-year-old David based on information from your browser. [75] Scottwho was well known to both Henley and Brookswas grabbed by force and fought furiously against attempts by Corll to restrain him, even attempting to stab his attackers with a knife. He and his brother were responsible for the candy-making machines and packaging. In response, Henley shouted: "I don't care who knows about it! Brooks later described Dreymala as a "small, blond boy" for whom he had bought a pizza and in whose company he had spent 45 minutes before the youth was attacked. [58] The other two victims, 13-year-old David Hilligiest, and 16-year-old Gregory Malley Winkle were abducted and killed together on the afternoon of May 29, 1971. July 20: Steven Sickman, 17. Konen was born November 20, 1951, per death certificate. Learn more about managing a memorial . ", In one section of his subsequent testimony at Henley's 1974 trial, Detective Sergeant David Mullican would state to the court: "Other means of torture were pulling their pubic hairs out one by one, shoving glass rods up the penis and shoving a large, bullet-like instrument in the victim's rectum.". You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Mother of serial killer Dean Arnold Corll. Hilligiest had been reported missing in the summer of 1971; the other two boys had been missing for just two weeks. Corll's family opened a new shop, which they named Pecan Prince[14] in reference to the brand name of the family product. [283], During a routine investigation in March 1975, the HPD discovered a cache of pornographic pictures and films depicting boys as young as eight, most of whom were from the Heights. Dean Corll was drafted into the Army in August 1964 and served until June 1965, when he received a hardship discharge because he was needed to help run his familys business. [73] Henley called Aguirre over to Corll's van and invited the youth to drink beer and smoke marijuana with the trio at Corll's apartment. [57] Sometime the following month, an 18-year-old Oak Forest youth known to both Corll and Henley named Willard Branch disappeared while hitchhiking from Mount Pleasant to Houston. He was found guilty of Lawrence's murder on March 4, 1975, and sentenced to life imprisonment. "[116] He then repeatedly kicked Williams in the chest[24] before lifting Henley to his feet, dragging him into his kitchen and placing a .22-caliber pistol against his stomach, threatening to shoot him. In 1965, Corll Candy Company relocated across the street from an elementary school. In 1967, Corll He returned home to resume his work at the company as Vice President. From the earliest days of the family candy Business, Corll was working day and night while still attending school. Even teenagers could be lured in by candya fact that totally amazed him. [130], When questioned regarding his claim that as Corll had threatened him that morning he had shouted that he had killed several boys,[129] Henley explained that for almost three years, Brooks and he had helped procure teenage boys, some of whom had been their own friends, for Corll, who had raped and murdered them. Corll lived in Indiana for almost two years but returned to Houston in 1962 to help with his family's candy business, which by this date had moved to Houston Heights. [107] The two youths arrived at Corll's house, where they sniffed paint fumes and drank alcohol until midnight before leaving the house, promising to return shortly. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. The 1973 misidentification of Michael Baulch was discovered as a result of an independent investigation conducted by freelance writers Barbara Gibson and Debera Phinney, who contacted Dr. Derrick with a tip indicating that the second victim unearthed from the boat shed had been misidentified; upon conducting additional DNA testing, Dr. Derrick discovered their suspicions were correct. Within two weeks of moving into this address, he had killed 17-year-old Joseph Lyles. Baulch had disappeared en route to a barbershop on July 19, 1973a year after his brother, Billy, had been murdered by Corll. The mass murderer met two friends, Elmer Wayne Henley and David Owen Brooks, who would later become his accomplices. The youths were then forced by Corll to fight each other with the promise that the one who beat the other to death would be allowed to live. Failed to delete memorial. According to official military records, Corll's period of service in the army was unblemished. [122] After confiscating the pistol and placing Henley, Williams, and Kerley inside the patrol car, the officer entered the bungalow and discovered Corll's body inside the hallway. Ridinger testified that at Corll's home he was tied to the torture board and assaulted repeatedly by Corll before he was released. The first of these victims, 17-year-old Steven Sickman, was last seen leaving a party held in the Heights shortly before midnight on July 19. The Candy Man is a locally-owned business that has operated in Wilson, NC since 1972. [95] After three days of abuse and torture, Lawrence was strangled before being buried at Lake Sam Rayburn. One month later, on April 20, he assisted Corll and Brooks in the abduction of another youth, a 17-year-old named Mark Scott. After approximately two hours, Henley, Kerley, and Williams each passed out. Dean Corll, who became known as the Candy Man serial killer, is suspected of killing at least 28 boys and young men between the ages of 13 and 20 from 1970 to 1973. As had been the case in his teenage years, Corll increased the number of hours he devoted to the candy business to satisfy an increasing public demand for his family's product. On October 17, 2008, ML73-3349 was identified as Randell Lee Harvey, a Heights teenager who had been reported missing on March 11, 1971 two days after he had disappeared. The crimes, which became known as the Houston Mass Murders, came to light after Henley fatally shot Corll. "[176], By May 1974, 21 of Corll's victims had been identified, with all but four of the youths having either lived in or had close connections to Houston Heights. "[127], Kerley later told detectives that before the police officer had arrived at Lamar Drive, Henley had informed him, "If you wasn't my friend, I could have gotten $200 for you. He was murdered at Corll's Westcott Towers address. Shortly thereafter, he and his family moved to the northern outskirts of Houston so that the family candy business could be closer to the city where the majority of their product was sold. He was also observed digging in waste ground that was later converted into a parking lot. [15][16] During this time, Corll formed a close relationship with a local girl, although he rejected a subsequent marriage proposal she made to him in 1962. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Corll was also known as the Candy Man and the Pied Piper, because he and his family had previously owned and operated a candy factory in Houston Heights, and he had been known to give free candy to local children. [71], One month later, on March 24, 1972,[72] Henley, Brooks, and Corll encountered an 18-year-old acquaintance of Henley's named Frank Aguirre leaving a restaurant on Yale Street, where the youth worked. Baulch was strangled by Henley and buried at High Island Beach. [5], Corll's Ford Econoline van parked in the driveway conveyed a similar impression. Corll even ended up killing former employees of his candy factory along with dozens of others. The image depicts a blond-haired teenage youth in handcuffs, strapped to a device upon Corll's floor, alongside a toolbox known to contain various instruments Corll used to torture his victims. Please enter your email and password to sign in. The Houston Mass Murders were carried out by more than one person. [138] Another wooden crate with air holes drilled in the sides was found in Corll's backyard. Corll worked in the candy kitchen all of the time, even though he was still in school. [19]:3641 Also found at Corll's address were a large hunting knife, rolls of clear plastic of the same type used to cover the floor, a portable radio rigged to a pair of dry cells to give increased volume,[136] an electric motor with loose wires attached,[137] eight pairs of handcuffs, a number of dildos, thin glass tubes, and lengths of rope. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. [20] He was later assigned to Fort Benning, Georgia, to train as a radio repairman before his permanent assignment to Fort Hood, Texas. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. All six bodies directly linked to the Houston Mass Murders found at High Island have been identified. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. A former employee of Corll Candy Company. [13][n 7], Police initially were skeptical of Henley's claims, assuming the sole homicide of the case was that of Corll, which they had ascribed as being the result of drug-fueled fisticuffs that had turned deadly. [12], Reportedly, Corll divulged to some of his close acquaintances after his release from the army that it was during his period of service that he had first realized that he was homosexual, and had experienced his first homosexual encounters. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. [5], On December 13, 1970, Brooks lured two 14-year-old Spring Branch youths named James Glass and Danny Yates away from a religious rally held in Houston Heights to Corll's Yorktown apartment. [284] Of the sixteen individuals depicted within the films and photos, eleven of the youths appeared to be among Corll's known victims who had been identified by this date. 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