The Father Who Killed Halloween

The Father Who Killed Halloween

In this episode, we delve into the chilling events of Halloween 1974 in Pasadena, Texas, when a father's actions turned a night of innocent fun into a tragedy. We explore the details of the crime, the investigation, and the shocking truth behind the poisoned candy.

Case: The Candy Man
Date: October 31, 1974
Location: Pasadena, Texas
Victim: Timothy O'Bryan, 8 years old
Cause of Death: Potassium cyanide poisoning

- Timothy O'Bryan died after consuming a Pixie Stick given to him by his father.
- Four other children received cyanide-laced Pixie Sticks from Ronald O'Bryan.
- The amount of potassium cyanide found in Timothy's Pixie Stick was enough to kill two adults.
- Ronald O'Bryan was thirty years old and an optician by trade.
- Ronald O'Bryan was more than one hundred thousand dollars in debt.

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