Dean Arnold Corll - The Candyman Serial Killer

What this episode covers

Hey y’all, it’s Julie Mattson, and this week on Pushing Up Lilies, we’re diving into one of the most disturbing and often overlooked cases in true crime history - the horrifying crimes of Dean Arnold Corll, also known as The Candy Man. Operating in Houston during the 1970s, Corll was responsible for the brutal abduction, torture, and murder of at least 29 young boys, making it one of the most chilling serial killer cases in the U.S. I’ll walk you through how he gained the trust of his victims, the twisted role candy and a van played in luring them in, and how two teenage accomplices helped him carry out these unimaginable crimes. We’ll also discuss how Corll’s reign of terror finally came to an end, and the shocking way the truth was uncovered. This episode is not for the faint of heart, but it’s one we absolutely need to talk about. Join me as we peel back the layers of this truly disturbing case. * Listener discretion is advised.

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