The documentary explores the story of Elmer Wayne Henley Jr., an accomplice to the infamous Houston serial killer, Dean Corll, also known as "The Candyman Killer." The program features an in-depth, never-before-seen interview with Henley, who speaks for the first time in over 50 years about his involvement in the murders. It examines the psychological dynamic between a predator and a vulnerable teenager and how Henley was groomed to become an accomplice in one of the worst serial murder cases in U.S. history.
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Aug 17, 2025 · 2h
The program features an in-depth, never-before-seen interview with Elmer Wayne Henley Jr., who, for the first time in over 50 years, speaks about his role as an accomplice to Dean Corll, the infamous "Candyman Killer." The documentary explores how Henley, as a teenager, was groomed and manipulated by Corll and delves into the events that ultimately led Henley to end Corll's killing spree.
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
The Serial Killer's Apprentice Season 1 premiered on August 17, 2025.
The Serial Killer's Apprentice Season 1 has 1 episode.
The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "Premier". It aired on August 17, 2025.
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