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Book Synopsis: The night David Hilligiest didn't come home was both like and unlike other nights when other Houston boys disappeared between the years 1971 and 1973. At three in the morning the police were called, but they just said that boys were running away from the best of homes nowadays and that they'd list David as a runaway. No, there would be no official search for the youngster. Aghast, the Hilligiests, in the months that followed, hired their own detective, put up posters, even sought the aid of clairvoyants. But David never did come home again because, along with at least twenty-six other Houston boys, he had been murdered and buried by the homosexual owner of a candy factory, the mass murderer of the century, Dean Corll, according to his two teenage confessed accomplices, Elmer Wayne Henley, Jr., and David Brooks. Many of the young boys had not even been reported as missing, and the fact that they were dead would probably never have come to light had not one of the murderers confessed. For in Houston, where in a typical year the total number of murders is twice that of London despite the fact that London is six times as large and far more densely populated, missing persons and violence are likely to be considered commonplace. In the months before the trial of Henley and Brooks, Jack Olsen interviewed and probed for answers about the criminals, the victims and the city itself, which remained for the most part silent, angry and defensive. The result is a classic of true crime reportage.
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Discover the chilling story of one of the most notorious mass murderers in American history with "The Man with The Candy" book. This gripping true crime account takes you back to the dark and harrowing years between 1971 and 1973 in Houston, where innocent boys were disappearing without a trace. Through meticulous research and interviews, acclaimed author Jack Olsen uncovers the shocking truth behind the monstrous acts committed by Dean Corll, the homosexual owner of a candy factory.
Unlike other true crime books, "The Man with The Candy" delves deep into the psychological and sociopolitical factors that allowed these horrific crimes to go unnoticed for so long. Olsen's engaging storytelling and attention to detail will keep you on the edge of your seat as he uncovers the dark secrets hidden within Houston's walls.
With each page, you'll gain insight into the victims, the city itself, and the perplexing motivations of Corll's teenage accomplices, Elmer Wayne Henley, Jr., and David Brooks. Olsen's mesmerizing narrative skillfully balances the personal stories of the victims and their families with a broader examination of the social climate and law enforcement challenges of the time.
Don't miss your chance to explore this captivating true crime masterpiece. Purchase "The Man with The Candy" today and immerse yourself in a world of mystery, fear, and the quest for justice. Unravel the horrifying truth and understand why this chilling case continues to haunt both the city of Houston and the annals of American crime history.
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