Facility Details
Occupant: Dean Corll (1939-1973)
Type: Marked Grave
GPS: 29.7648° N, 95.4410° W (Approx)
Rating: ⭐⭐
Get DirectionsWhy It's a "Must-Go"
Dean Corll, known as the "Candy Man" because his family owned a candy factory (and he gave candy to local kids), is buried in Grand View Funeral Home and Memorial Park. He was shot by his own accomplice, which is a rare instance of the trash taking itself out.
His grave is in a standard memorial park. It's a quiet suburban spot, perfect for contemplating how a man who gave out sweets could be so incredibly sour.
The "Experience"
Mundane. It's a typical Texas cemetery. The only thing sweet about this visit is the satisfaction of knowing he's dead. 2/10, would not recommend the candy.
Why This Listing Exists
Dean Corll was an American serial killer who, along with two teenaged accomplices, David Brooks and Elmer Wayne Henley, abducted, raped, tortured, and murdered at least 28 teenage boys and young men between 1970 and 1973 in Houston, Texas.
The crimes, known as the "Houston Mass Murders," came to light after Henley shot and killed Corll in self-defense. The revelation of the torture and murder of so many young boys shocked the nation.
Corll was buried in Grand View Funeral Home and Memorial Park in Pasadena, Texas. His crimes remain a horrific example of trust betrayed.