Dean Corll

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Dean Corll born?December 24, 1939
2. When did Dean Corll die?August 8, 1973
3. What is the location of crimes?Houston and Pasadena, Texas
4. What is the number of victims?A minimum of twenty-nine teenage boys and young men
5. Who was Dean Corll?Dean Corll was a man from Houston who pretended to be kind and helpful, but he actually committed many terrible crimes.
6. Why was he called "The Candy Man"?He was called "The Candy Man" because his family owned a candy factory, and he used that to look friendly and trustworthy.

Serial Offender: An individual who commits multiple murders over a period of time, often with distinct patterns and motivations.
Victimology: The study of victims of crime, including their characteristics, relationships with offenders, and the circumstances of their victimization.
Criminal Psychology: The study of the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of criminals and the psychological factors that contribute to criminal activity.