While awaiting execution on death row, he died of cancer. Arguably one of the most infamous killers of all time in Texas, Yates drowned her five children in their bathtub in She admitted to suffering from severe postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis, and in , the Texas jury found her not guilty by reason of insanity.
She was first admitted to the North Texas State Hospital in Vernon, but is now in a low security mental hospital in Kerrville. Another serial killer from Texas, Albright is also known as the Eyeball Killer or Dallas Snatcher because he surgically removed the eyeballs of his victims after shooting them to death.
He was sentenced to life in prison without parole, and is currently incarcerated at the Montford Unit in Lubbock. Born in San Antonio, Ball was a serial killer who was believed to have killed as many as 20 women in the s. King was one of three perpetrators in the heavily covered and controversial dragging death of James Byrd Jr in He was sentenced to death for his role in Byrd's kidnapping and murder. The second man involved in the dragging death of James Byrd Jr, Berry was accused of cutting Byrd's throat before he was tied to the truck.
The jury selection process finally moved forward on July 22, , and the trial itself commenced the following January. During this time, Ramirez attracted a cult-like following of supporters, many of whom were black-clad Satan worshipers. Ramirez himself often dressed in black, along with dark shades, for his courtroom appearances. Yet another delay occurred when one juror was found murdered on August 14, , but rumors that Ramirez had orchestrated her death proved unfounded.
On September 20, , the jury finally returned a unanimous guilty verdict on 43 charges, including 13 counts of murder, five counts of attempted murder, 11 sexual assault charges and 14 burglary charges. Two weeks later, the same jury recommended the death sentence on 19 counts. Leaving the courtroom, Ramirez responded, "Hey, big deal, death always comes with the territory. I'll see you in Disneyland.
While incarcerated, Ramirez married one of his supporters, year-old Doreen Lioy, in His long-awaited appeal finally made it to the California State Supreme Court in , before being rejected. Ramirez eventually was linked to more vicious crimes. After nearly 24 years on death row, Ramirez died on June 7, , at the age of 53, from complications related to B-cell lymphoma. We strive for accuracy and fairness. If you see something that doesn't look right, contact us! Subscribe to the Biography newsletter to receive stories about the people who shaped our world and the stories that shaped their lives.
In , Richard Speck committed one of the most horrifying mass murders in American history when he brutalized and killed eight student nurses living on Chicago's South Side. Richard Loeb is best known for teaming with Nathan Leopold to murder year-old Bobby Franks in , with a resulting trial that spared them both the death penalty. Richard 'The Iceman' Kuklinski parlayed his penchant for violence into a lucrative career for prominent Mafia crime families.
He was convicted of two murders, but claimed to have killed at least more. He is being held at the Allan B. Polunsky Unit state prison in Livingston, Texas. Patricia Baker and Baker Chavez both said they have forgiven Wood — but will never forget what he did. Patricia Baker places her trust in the justice system and said she'll be content whether Wood spends the rest of his life in jail or is executed.
Fulton lost Desiree, her husband Robert Fulton, her oldest daughter Sundee, as well as her father and mother, in the past 30 years. But I know I am going somewhere he is not. This has gone on twice the number of years Desiree lived on this Earth. Aaron Martinez may be reached at ; aamartinez elpasotimes. Facebook Twitter Email. Chapter One 30 years later. Desert Deaths: 30 years later. Victims and still missing victims of El Paso's Desert Deaths. Chapter Two Desert Deaths.
Marcia Fulton talks about the day her daughter went missing. Marcia Fulton talks about the day her daughter, Desiree Wheatley, went missing. Chapter Three Conviction, but no justice.
Marcia Fulton seeks justice for daughter.
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