The 'Forgotten' Sociopath of Houston | Dean "The Candy Man" Corll

The 'Forgotten' Sociopath of Houston | Dean "The Candy Man" Corll

He’s one of the scariest serial killers of all time. But you’ve probably never heard his name.
Back in the early 70’s, the bodies of 28 boys were unearthed in Houston. They belonged to the youngsters. They were all tortured and murdered by "The Candy Man."
Dean Corll's bloodlust terrorized Houston for years.
The exact number of victims? That's a mystery we may never know.


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