The room was dark and she woke up [at University of Kentucky Medical Center]. Money was sometimes left at the scene. Not so much as a reminder of the largest case I worked, but more a reminder that if you stick with a case and follow up on everything that you can be successful. He had like this smug look on his face. I just ask you to forgive me and ask the Lord to forgive me for allowing the devil to deceive me. And even in that state of her looking the way that she did, I can just remember this feeling of overwhelming gratitude and love that she was alive. Dunn managed to free her hands at one point, but couldn't get her feet untied. Convicted on at least nine occasions for serious felonies, including burglary, Resndiz would be deported after he served his sentence then head right back to the U.S. to resume his criminal activities. He'll be off to your left. One of his aliases, ngel Reyes Resndiz, was very close to the name ngel Leoncio Reyes Recendis given on his birth certificate from Izcar de Matamoros, Puebla, Mexico. Resndiz took sentimental items and also laid out the victims' driver's licenses to learn about their lives. She was lying on her side and I put my head to her face and just held her. Some also involved sexual *ault. And, at this point, our attacker ripped a shirt. Moving north, Resndiz next invaded the home of 80-year-old George Morber, just 100 yards from a railroad track in Gorham, Illinois. I couldn't get my feet untied. [5] Resndiz killed at least 15 people [6] with rocks, a pickaxe, and other blunt objects, mainly in their homes. A week later, her car was discovered abandoned on the International Bridge in Del Rio, Texas. I guess sitting in jail he got fat, he got the jail house pallor, had grew his hair, greasy. ", And I tried to rip off my fingernails and dig in the dirt so that if I was taken away, someone would know that I had been there. He stole jewelry and other items and gave them to his wife and mother, who lived in Rodeo, Durango, Mexico. He was a little guy. And I remember hearing his accent, thinking, "that is a Mexican accent.". And he took off my belt and tied up my hands behind my back with my belt. Because there's no victim to stand in front of you to tell you what they experienced, what they went through. Bludgeoned to death with a tire rim in her home, which was located near CSX Transportation railroad tracks. An FBI handout depicting the face of the Railroad Killer, ngel Maturino Resndiz. So it was very startling to see someone come out that was crouched behind an electrical box. In 1988, he spent some time living in St. Louis, where he worked for a temp agency. A Lexington couple was charged with Byers' murder, but according to authorities, Resndiz admitted to an FBI agent that he killed her. He was sometimes referred to as The Railway Killer or The Railcar Killer. Det. Angel Maturino Resendiz was sexually and abused at some point of his life. Holly Dunn: They said, "Well, could you tell us what he's wearing?" I'm living my life for all of Resendiz's victims, for all of them And that I have to - or I want to - be the best person I can be and live the best life I can, because they didn't get that chance and I did. ngel Maturino Resndiz : biography August 1, 1960 - June 27, 2006 (aged 46) 9. I was constantly running away from someone. I realized, at that point, that he was going to rape me. What do you want? [18], In his final statement, Resndiz said, "I want to ask if it is in your heart to forgive me. Craig Sorrell: For two years we had operated under the belief that his name was Rafael Resendez Ramirez. And he actually pulled Chris from the tracks, on the gravel, into the grass beside the tracks. To mark the 20-year anniversary of her survival, Holly Dunn has written a book due out in November 2017. People were scared. I said, "Do you have friends? Holly Dunn's belt lies discarded along the railroad tracks in Lexington, Ky. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. There'd be days that I would literally cry to him. Watch Live: Closing arguments begin in double murder trial of Alex Murdaugh, Ex-Georgia star Jalen Carter was racing in deadly crash, arrest warrants allege, Watch Live: Garland testifies amid ongoing special counsel investigations, Fiery train crash in Greece kills dozens, many of them students. A Harris County sheriff's deputy confers with accused serial killer Angel Maturino Resendiz at the start of his capital murder trial for the murder of Dr. Claudia Benton on May 8, 2000, in Houston. At the time of his arrest, he was married to a woman named Julieta Dominguez Reyes, with whom he had a daughter, Liria. September 2, 2017 / 7:17 PM I could work through my emotions and that really helped me in my healing process. I deserve what I am getting." ATM cards? He would look - he'd look at everybody in there. Holly Dunn: I chose not to attend the execution because Resendiz represented all those angry feelings that I had. The two were walking along some railroad tracks when they were assaulted. After being raped, beaten and stabbed, Holly somehow found the will to survive. Shortly after his arrest, a palm print left at the murder scene would be matched to Resendiz. He was continuing to kill. Do you have a family? In her stolen car, Resndiz traveled to Schulenberg, Texas, around four miles from Weimar, and the previous Sirnic killings. But, you know, there's always something that's pulled me out of that. These and similar statements led Dr. Pablo Stewart, a bilingual psychiatrist who evaluated Resndiz on two occasions in 2006, to conclude that Resndiz was not then competent to be executed as "delusions had completely taken over thought processes". Some also involved sexual assault. Railroad tracks wind their way through Weimar, Texas, past the Weimar United Church of Christ. I walked about 200 yards or so maybe on the rocks along the tracks. Devon Anderson: She was definitely our star witness. On July 13, Resndiz met with Drew Carter and surrendered himself. "[14][notes 1], On June 21, 2006, a Houston judge ruled that Resndiz was mentally competent to be executed. They were flat black and expressionless face. Then, delve into the mystery of the Chicago Strangler. They took a motorcycle trip together, bringing a gun along to fire for target practice. Do you want credit cards? He was so different at trial. And I decided to stay with my family, be surrounded by my family. United States government records show that he had been deported to Mexico at least four times since first entering the U.S. in 1973. To mark the 20-year anniversary of her survival, Holly Dunn has written a book due out in November 2017. The FBI task force was stunned to find that ngel Maturino Resndiz had been rounded up and deported eight times in a mere 18 months most unbelievably on June 2, 1999, when state and federal warrants were out and intensive efforts were underway to catch him. I thank God for having patience in me. ", I was staring at every scar he had, every tattoo he had. I just ask you to forgive me and ask the Lord to forgive me for allowing the devil to deceive me. Devon Anderson: I read an account of the execution, and it said that right before they injected him, his feet were shaking under the sheet. Heather reads: "Since as far back as I can remember, I've had the same dream. Shortly before his execution on June 27, 2006, Resendiz confessed to other murders in addition to the known nine at the time of trial. At age 20, college junior Holly Dunn came face-to-face with an infamous serial killer who earned his nickname by choosing victims along the railroad tracks. And he was killing effortlessly. Nobody else could speak out against him in first person. But me, as a person, I'm eternal. And so, we were talking to each other, trying to figure out how we were going to get away Because Chris kept saying, "You know if you can get yourself untied get away, run away." I can't explain how this changes you. And it's gotta be about gettin' this guy dead. They saw all the indications that he knew what he was doing was wrong, and then they ultimately convicted him of capital murder. That gave me a small sense of satisfaction, that he was scared. It was between 1:00 and 2:00. She decided to make it her reason to live. Lawsuits claim it wrecked their teeth. Devon Anderson: It was early in the morning, and Drew was on one side of the International Bridge, waiting. I'll be right in front of you. Circuit Court of Appeals, Resndiz's death warrant was signed for the murder of Claudia Benton. He was raised by a non-biological family in Puebla, Mexico. A few female victims were also raped, though it was usually only a secondary intent. Resendiz is wanted in connection with a string of deaths in Texas, Kentucky and Illinois. But three of the messages were from my dad. Craig Sorrell: Sometimes you don't always have the human picture, the actual human suffering. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. They actually kind of just realigned it. As soon as I could get the surgery to get my jaw wired shut and my jaw fixed, my parents took me home. The jury reached a verdict after many hours of deliberation. According to Justice Department documents, Resndiz was born on Aug. 1, 1959, in Puebla, Mexico, as ngel Leoncio Reyes Recendis. And they - I mean, I literally - I felt my hearing going into my head. : This case for me has become one that I have looked back on many times. Known as The Railroad Killer, Angel Resendiz killed at least 9 people, and is thought that he have taken more lives. They'll be right behind me. His birth name was ngel Leoncio Reyes Recendis. Devon Anderson: Holly is a hero because she did not let what happened to her destroy her. Her face - it looked like a boxer whenever they - whenever they get cut during a boxing match. In adulthood, he spent a total of 11 years in American prisons for crimes such as assault, auto theft, firearm possession, and burglary. At the age of eleven, he ran away from home and spent some time living on the street, where he took up glue sniffing. USA (Texas) Angel Maturino Resndiz (m) aged 46, Hispanic Mexican national Angel Maturino Resndiz is scheduled for execution on 27 June 2006. Most of his victims were found covered with a blanket or otherwise obscured from immediate view. Beaten to death with an antique fire iron after entering her house through a window. She was our only living witness. And thinking, "I'm going to die.". He did not deserve to live among us. Holly and her husband named their first born son William Christopher in honor of Chris Maier. His victims include a doctor, a. There was no doubt in my mind. With his final words stating, I deserve what I am getting, the Railroad killer died by lethal injection on June 27, 2006. The broken eye socket, there was nothing they could do. FBI An FBI handout depicting the face of the Railroad Killer, ngel Maturino Resndiz. You do not deserve this. Knives put all the way through the body, that's how much force was used. His body was found in the front yard of an abandoned downtown house. That he was doing it over and over again. Upon hearing the judge's ruling, Resndiz said, "I don't believe in death. He also took jewelry, cash, valuables and other items and gave them to his wife in Mexico. is een documentaire televisieserie geproduceerd door NHNZ die werd uitgezonden op Lifetime Movie Network. Christopher Maier, a fun-loving 21-year-old junior at the University of Kentucky was killed as he and his 20-year-old girlfriend, Holly Dunn, were walking back to a party late at night on Aug. 28, 1997. He became known as "The Railroad (or Railway) Killer" as most of his crimes were committed near railroads . Resndiz's sister, Manuela, had seen her brother's FBI's Most Wanted Poster and feared that her brother might kill someone else, or be killed by the FBI, so she contacted the police. I'm going to be alive forever." I think I put my hand up to block it. I knew that I was injured. Video: "48 Hours" Live to Tell: The Railroad Killer. The evidence was overwhelming as to his guilt. He had gotten the ultimate penalty. - Alternate link. [Aug. 29, 1997] I didn't get to hear the answering machine until I got home that night. Holly Dunn: I definitely feel like I have another opportunity at life. He was convicted of capital murder in Texas and executed by lethal injection in 2006. Local news report: Resendiz faces capital murder charges in the stabbing death of Dr. Claudia Benton. I thank God for having patience in me. Maturino Resendiz is a native of Mexico who crossed illegally into the United States for years, hopping on trains to get around the country. Husband of woman murdered with an ax convicted 40 years after her death, How a tragic boating crash is connected to the family of Alex Murdaugh, Five deaths with a connection to Alex Murdaugh's family investigated, Never-before-seen photos and details about accused Idaho killer, the attack on Holly and her friend Chris Maier. He'd picked up the language on the road, and held forth in. He was the first guy that I dated after the attack. Much of the jewelry was sold or melted down. Bludgeoned to death with the same shotgun used in the Morber killing. A series of 16 podcasts released between October 2018 and February 2019 by British journalist Alex Hannaford and produced by Peter Sale for, "The Unbelievable Survival Story of Holly K Dunn" Episode 266, and "The Railroad Killer" Episode 268 of, This page was last edited on 15 January 2023, at 16:46. Just feeling so thankful that she was alive and that she was there. I couldn't attend the funeral. U.S. Customs agents prepare to open a train car north of Laredo, Texas, on June 28, 1999. Most of his victims were found covered with a blanket or otherwise obscured from immediate view. Drew Carter, Texas Ranger: He was nicknamed by the media as "The Railroad Killer." According to Justice Department documents, Resndiz was born on Aug. 1, 1959, in Puebla, Mexico, as ngel Leoncio Reyes Recendis. In de show kunnen overlevenden in hun eigen . ngel Maturino Resndiz (born ngel Leoncio Reyes Recendis), a.k.a. At age 14, he illegally entered Florida, before being deported in 1976. In Shulenburg, he used that same pickax to kill 73-year-old Josephine Konvicka, leaving the weapon embedded in Konvickas head. I'm running. / CBS NEWS, Angel Maturino Resendiz, nicknamed "The Railroad Killer," instilled panic and fear in railroad towns across the United States in the late 1990s. Angel Maturino RESENDIZ A.K.A. Known as the Railroad Killer, he was at one point the FBIs most wanted fugitive. My lieutenant asked me to come out and said it was a bad one. Accused serial killer Angel Maturino Resendiz, led by Sgt. Resndiz surrendered to Carter. And I woke up during the middle of the night screaming and crying. Resndiz confessed to these first two murders in September 2001, in hopes that doing so would speed up his execution. Here is a preview of "Sole Survivor," due out in November. You do not deserve this. No humanity. I'm lucky enough to have my amazing husband and have Chris be a part of our lives. What if someone wanted you dead but you lived to tell? It felt like I'd finally had my chance. I was crying - all the jury was crying. He also described himself as half-man and half-angel and told psychiatrists he could not be executed because he did not believe he could die. I knew that I was hurt. Resndiz said that he shot and killed the woman for disrespecting him. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. Holly Dunn: I flew into Houston with my family the night before I was going to testify. One of Holly Dunn's sandals lays in the ditch near the railroad tracks where Resendiz brutally attacked her and Chris Maier. The electrical box Resndiz hid behind before attacking Maier and Dunn. I'm going to be alive forever." Maybe this is what I had been running from in all those dreams as a child - this horrific story that happened to my sister.". I wanted to have that chance to have some peace. I talk about the trial as the hardest day of my life. Angel Maturino Resendiz was once the most wanted man in America. Resndiz's ultimate fate, however, was decided by a jury, not Carter. ngel Maturino Resndiz Alias The Railroad Killer The Railway Killer The Railcar Killer ngel Leoncio Reyes Recendis (birth name) Rafael Resendez-Ramirez Jose Mengele Several others Gender Male Birth Date August 1, 1959 Place of Birth Izcar de Matamoros, Puebla, Mexico Date of Death June 27, 2006 (aged 45) Place of Death On the day of his execution, he asked forgiveness from the family members of his victims in attendance, and from God, for allowing the devil to deceive me.. Worried church members found the couple when they failed to turn up for Sunday service. I told all the details of what I knew, what I remembered. You don't have to. [1][2][3][4], By illegally jumping on and off trains within and across Mexico, Canada and the United States, generally crossing borders illegally, Resndiz was able to evade authorities for a considerable time. 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