Publisher's Synopsis
Explore the perverse life of a guy who committed some of the most horrifying crimes in American history while hiding in plain sight in Dean Corll: The Houston Nightmare. Under the guise of a kind, diligent candy maker, there was a vicious predator who preyed on defenseless adolescent guys, enticing them into his house on pretenses, torturing them beyond belief, and then killing them.
The disappearance of dozens of young boys plagued Houston for years, leaving their families to look for answers in vain. The horrible truth-that Corll had planned a multi-year murdering spree that permanently damaged the community-came to light when one of his collaborators, Elmer Wayne Henley, eventually turned against him. This compelling story reveals the terrifying techniques Corll employed to control his victims and those closest to him, delving into the psychological manipulation, secrecy, and terror that enabled him to go unnoticed for such a long time. However, his passing is not the end of the tale. Law enforcement, the media, and the relatives of his victims are still dealing with the fallout from his crimes, which raises disturbing doubts about the full scope of Corll's reign of terror. Dean Corll: The Houston Nightmare is a must-read if you want to comprehend the depths of evil, the intricacy of human manipulation, and the subsequent struggle for justice. Prepare yourself for a heart-stopping and eye-opening tour through one of the most well-known serial killer cases in America.
