Why the Candy Man Murders Still Haunt Houston
Episode description
Over 50 years ago, more than two dozen teenage boys in Houston were tortured and murdered by the "Candy Man," one of the country's most prolific serial killers. But the crime was ignored for too long. Now a new book reveals how a scientist restored the long-lost identity of several victims and why the case still matters today. City Cast Houston executive producer Laura Isensee sat down with Lise Olsen, author of “The Scientist and the Serial Killer,” and forensic anthropologist Sharon Derrick to learn more. And just a heads up, this episode focuses on a topic that is graphic in nature.
To learn more about the case, check out these upcoming book events:
- Book launch at Murder by the Book on April 1
- Conversation with Maggie Galehouse at the Barnes & Noble in Webster on April 11
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