Henry Lee Lucas
American convicted serial killer
Born
August 23rd, 1936
88 years ago
Died
2001
24 years ago — 65 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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Active during the 1970s and 1980s, this individual confessed to numerous homicides across the United States, claiming to have killed hundreds. His confessions often proved to be unreliable, leading to widespread scrutiny regarding the validity of his claims. The individual was convicted for one murder and sentenced to life in prison. The confessions contributed to significant discussions on the reliability of eyewitness testimony and the investigative practices of law enforcement agencies during that time.
Confessed to over 600 murders
Convicted of one murder in Texas
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