Episode 99 The Man Who Stole Halloween

<p>Nearly fifty years ago the country mourned eight year old Timothy O’Bryan who died in his Texas home after eating poisoned trick or treat candy on Halloween. Timothy’s death changed Halloween celebrations for generations of children </p> <p> </p> <p>Want more Southern Mysteries? </p> <p>Patrons get monthly bonus content called Southern Mysteries Shorts! Join today at <a href='https://www.patreon.com/southernmysteries'>patreon.com/southernmysteries</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Connect</p> <p>Website: <a href='https://southernmysteries.com/'>southernmysteries.com </a>Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/SouthernMysteriesPodcast'>Southern Mysteries Podcast </a>Twitter: @<a href='https://twitter.com/southernpod_'>southernpod_ </a>Instagram: @<a href='https://www.instagram.com/explorethesouth/'>explorethesouth </a>Email: <a href='mailto:southernmysteriespodcast@gmail.com'>southernmysteriespodcast@gmail.com</a> </p> <p> </p> <p>Episode Resources</p> <p><a href='https://law.justia.com/cases/texas/court-of-criminal-appeals/1979/59731-3.html'>Ronald Clark O'BRYAN, Appellant, v. The STATE of Texas, Appellee</a>. September 26, 1979. </p> <p><a href='https://www.upi.com/Archives/1984/03/30/The-ex-wife-of-Ronald-Clark-OBryan-awaiting-execution-for/6595449470800/'>The ex-wife of Ronald Clark O'Bryan, awaiting his execution</a>. UPI. March 30, 1984</p> <p><a href='https://www.vice.com/en/article/8ge87v/halloween-killer-ronald-clark-o-bryan-candy-man'>The True Story of the Notorious Trick-or-Treat Murderer</a>. Vice. October 31, 2016.</p> <p><a href='https://www.statesman.com/news/20161014/35-years-later-memories-of-notorious-halloween-candyman-murder-remain-vivid'>35 years later, memories of notorious Halloween ‘Candyman’ murder remain vivid</a>. Statesman News Network. October 14, 2016</p> <p><a href='https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Looking-back-at-Houston-s-Candyman-murders-10427611.php'>Looking back at the 'Candy Man' 42 years later</a>. Houston Chronicle. November 1, 2