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The Candy Man's Brief Stint in the Military
The infamous candy man, Dean Corll, hated his time in the military and was granted a hardship discharge after only 10 months of service. He returned to his position as vice president of his family's candy business, which he would later use as a lure for his victims.
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ChapterThe Candy Man's Brief Stint in the Military
Episode142: Dean Corll: The Diabolical Candyman Who Made Countless Young Boys Disappear
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Dean Corll was a notorious serial killer who owned a thriving candy business.
07:28 - 12:15 (04:46)
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Dean Corll was a notorious serial killer who owned a thriving candy business. He got an honorable military discharge after applying for hardship discharge, but returned to his position as vice president of the candy business and earned his nickname, the candy man, by giving children free candy.