This week on Mania & Manslaughter, we examine the case of Lawrence Bittaker and Roy Norris, known as the Toolbox Killers. We break down who they were, how their partnership formed, the timeline of their crimes, and the investigation that ultimately led to their arrest and conviction.

We also discuss the courtroom proceedings, the evidence presented, and the lasting psychological impact this case had on investigators and jurors.

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode discusses violent crime and may be disturbing to some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.

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This is part two to episode 3, if you haven't seen the first episode yet it is highly encouraged to view it first!

Episode 4 (Part 2): The Candy Man continues.
We’re finishing what we started in Episode 3 — and it only gets darker from here. The truth behind the Houston Mass Murders is more twisted than anyone realized.
This one left us speechless.
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In the early 1970s, Houston was hiding one of the most disturbing serial murder cases in U.S. history.
Dean Corll — later known as The Candy Man — was responsible for the torture and murder of dozens of teenage boys, with crimes that went unnoticed for years.

In this episode, we break down:
• Who Dean Corll really was
• How his crimes escalated and stayed hidden
• The role of accomplices and community silence
• Why this case still leaves more questions than answers

⚠️ This is a heavy episode. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

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