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22. The Candy Man: Serial Killer Dean Corll
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A friendly neighbor. Free candy. A quiet street in Houston Heights. It seemed like the perfect community—until boys began to vanish. In this episode, we explore a story of trust betrayed and the dark secrets that lay hidden behind closed doors. What really happened in Houston Heights, and how did it take so long for anyone to notice?
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