SERIAL KILLER: "The Candy Man" Dean Corll Pt. 1
Episode Date: June 15, 2026In early 1970s Houston, Texas, businessman Dean Corll used free candy, a party-ready apartment, and a carefully cultivated reputation as a community p...
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164 episodes transcribedIn early 1970s Houston, Texas, businessman Dean Corll used free candy, a party-ready apartment, and a carefully cultivated reputation as a community p...
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