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EPISODE · Jul 12, 2026 · 7 MIN

The Candy Man Killer - Dean Corll

from Histories of Horror · host Sai Marie Johnson and AL Knuckles

In the early 1970s, Houston was forever changed by a series of horrific crimes that shattered the innocence of a community. The notorious Candy Man, Dean Corll, preyed on the city's youth, leading to a chilling series of abductions and murders that went undetected for far too long. In this episode, Sai & AL explore the gruesome details of the Houston Mass Murders, the societal factors that allowed these crimes to occur, and the lasting impact on the families and the justice system. The HOH community is facing two major situations, and we are asking for your support to help us keep moving forward: AL is still recovering from surgery. This is a heavy physical and financial burden, and we want to surround her with as much relief as possible. Please consider contributing to her GoFundMe to help cover medical costs and recovery. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support AL's GoFundMe here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sai Marie got unlawfully arrested in Los Angeles on March 28th while on assignment representing the Authors of the Resistance at No Kings LA. However, being "boots on the ground" came with additional daily costs, and after being arrested and freed with no charges due to being press, Sai was mistreated and abused - forced to crawl into the paddy wagon when she never should have been detained in press gear. She is seeking support for her legal fight and travel expenses so she can focus entirely on the mission while there. If you value the work being done here and want to help fuel this trip, please consider sending a gift through any of the following: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Venmo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CashApp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BuyMeACoffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Every pillar you can offer—whether a donation or a share—makes a massive difference in our ability to stay independent and vocal. Thank you, as always, for all your help and support!

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