After each murder, he would linger in the homes for a while, mainly to eat. Description above from the Wikipedia article ngel Maturino Resndiz, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia. Three of Resendiz's victims, Norman and Karen Sirnic and Josephine Konvicka, were from the Weimar area. I actually stuck my tongue out so that the gag wouldn't work. Devon Anderson: Holly is a hero because she did not let what happened to her destroy her. Holly Dunn: I remember Chris in a lot of ways. He was nicknamed "The Railroad Killer" because all the killings occurred near train tracks. Worried church members found the couple when they failed to turn up for Sunday service. I'm lucky enough to have my amazing husband and have Chris be a part of our lives. This is what he did to me." I said, "He's wearing a white button-down shirt." 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. DAVID J. PHILLIP/AFP via Getty Imagesngel Maturino Resndiz, a Mexican drifter suspected of murdering at least eight people, is escorted into court. Craig Sorrell, Lexington Police Dept. Det. One of Holly Dunn's sandals lays in the ditch near the railroad tracks where Resendiz brutally attacked her and Chris Maier. And we started walking along the tracks. I knew that I was hurt. Drew Carter: I believe that his options were limited. When the last appeal was denied, he was put to death in June 2006. That's when he stabbed me in my neck. He'd looked at me. Drew Carter, Texas Ranger: He was nicknamed by the media as "The Railroad Killer." He used many aliases, but was chiefly known and sought after as Rafael Resendez-Ramirez. Morber was shot to death with a shotgun and Frederick bludgeoned with that weapon. He'd picked up the language on the road, and held forth in. You know, we were just trying to figure out what he wanted. He was 39 years old. You know, look at your family. "The Railroad Killer", was a Mexican serial killer, serial rapist, and robber active in several U.S. states, all of which he entered through stowing away on trains. The search for Resndiz now received widespread national media attention, even appearing on an episode of Americas Most Wanted. A few female victims were also raped, though it was usually only a secondary intent. Resndiz surrendered to Carter. What if someone wanted you dead but you lived to tell? And there's three people in that ol' pickup truck. So the volume was huge, and you just started piecing the things together. Chris was so friendly he was very laid back and down to earth he loved the outdoors, he didn't have a care in the world. What do you need?" ", Devon Anderson: I wanted it to be the last thing that jury heard and the last thing they saw was Holly Dunn sitting on that witness stand saying, "That's the man.". And thinking, "I'm going to die.". Because there's no victim to stand in front of you to tell you what they experienced, what they went through. On 12/17/1998 during the night in Houston, Resendiz killed an adult Hispanic female by beating her to death with a statuette from the victim's home. Video: "48 Hours" Live to Tell: The Railroad Killer. "This is what happened to me. "ANGEL MATURINO RESENDEZ: THE RAILROAD KILLER". Maturino Resendiz is a native of Mexico who crossed illegally into the United States for years, hopping on trains to get around the country. I don't deserve to cause you pain. It was a horror show. I knew that I was injured. ngel Maturino Resndiz, a Mexican drifter suspected of murdering at least eight people, is escorted into court. Holly Dunn: To know that he was doing it again, that he was more violent, that he was killing more people. Most of his victims were found covered with a blanket or otherwise obscured from immediate view. But, you know, there's always something that's pulled me out of that. Upon hearing the judge's ruling, Resndiz said, "I don't believe in death. TWO YEARS AFTER THE ATTACKINTERNATIONAL BRIDGE, U.S. - MEXICO BORDER. . He was sometimes referred to as The Railway Killer or The Railcar Killer. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. Resndiz stated that he met the woman at a homeless shelter. Moving north, Resndiz next invaded the home of 80-year-old George Morber, just 100 yards from a railroad track in Gorham, Illinois. Money was sometimes left at the scene. I don't even remember exactly what I said or how long it took. I would run down the hill of the front to our house across the fields. In his final statement, Resndiz said, "I want to ask if it is in your heart to forgive me. Resendiz had been crouching behind the electric box on the right before ambushing the young couple. And my dad was like, "Yes, he is." Video: "48 Hours" Live to Tell: The Railroad Killer. And I could not figure where all the blood had come - was comin' from. For them to know that they're not alone. Dr. Claudia Benton, a 39-year-old Baylor College of Medicine physician, was found sexually assaulted, stabbed and beaten to death inside her Houston-area home located near railroad tracks on Dec. 17, 1998. 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. I mean, who knew? At the time, he had been tracked down to Mexico. And then we also entered it into the National Database for Violent Offenders in the hopes that maybe someday down the road - there would be some similarities to other cases that I could become aware of to try to track this fellow down. You know, "how can I help you?" This man had no friends. After being raped, beaten and stabbed, Holly somehow found the will to survive. And he took off my belt and tied up my hands behind my back with my belt. Bludgeoned to death with the same shotgun used in the Morber killing. I was hit with some sort of wooden board. June 15, Gorham, Illinois: George Morber and Carolyn Frederick: Resndiz also claimed to have killed seven additional people in Mexico. I walked about 200 yards or so maybe on the rocks along the tracks. And I turned and looked at him. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. After the promised deal was put into writing, the sister convinced him to turn himself into U.S. authorities. I think, at that point, I went into survival mode. Most victims were found covered with something or obscured from view in some other way. Holly Dunn's paramedic recalls tragic night, Angel Maturino Resendiz: The "Railroad Killer", Resendiz - at the time known to law enforcement by his alias, Rafael Resendez Ramirez, becomes one of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's "Ten Most Wanted Fugitives.". In adulthood, he spent a total of 11 years in American prisons for crimes such as assault, auto theft, firearm possession, and burglary. But truthfully, the tip that made the case was a call from a family relative to "America's Most Wanted.". It was updated on Sept. 2, 2017.]. From what I've come to learn of Resendiz, he was an immigrant, transient, moved around, had done a lot of odd jobs migrant work. Bludgeoned to death with an air hose coupling and left beside the railroad tracks. Holly gave that to Chris and all the others that had been murdered. ngel Maturino Resndiz was born on August 1, 1959 in Izcar de Matamoros, Puebla, Mexico. ", I was staring at every scar he had, every tattoo he had. Like, all right, you know, is this gonna happen? I testified as to the evidence at the scene, presented the pictures And then, lastly, Holly testified as the only surviving victim. He raped some of his female victims; however, rape was probably a secondary intent. You do not deserve this. Maturino Resendiz was sentenced to death for the December 1998. rape and murder of a Houston-area physician. I'm still strong. I don't remember being hit. When the crimes were connected forensically and by VICAP, a manhunt started. Holly Dunn's belt lies discarded along the railroad tracks in Lexington, Ky. Resendiz took Dunn's belt and used it to tie her hands behind her back. If they saw somebody, we'd get the train stopped, check the train - stop anybody and identify anybody on it. And that's where we started the discussions about Resendiz and the fact that he was tired and that he might be willing to surrender. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Some of the stolen items that had been removed from his victims' homes were returned by his wife and mother after his surrender. And, eventually, I asked my dad, I just said "Chris is dead, isn't he." I Survived. Devon Anderson: [Dr. Claudia Benton] had been sexually assaulted, stabbed, beaten in the head. I started saying, you know, "What are you? ngel Leoncio Reyes Recendis was born in Izcar de Matamoros, Puebla, Mexico. Holly Dunn: I started speaking about two years after the attack. Angel Maturino Resendiz was born on August 1st 1959 in Izucar de Matomoros, Puebla, Mexico. Texas Executes 'Railroad Killer' Angel Maturino Resendiz Associated Press HUNTSVILLE, Texas - A train-hopping serial killer linked to at least 15 murders near railroad tracks around the country. Over the course of the following eight years, he continued traveling by train in the U.S., during which time, he killed at least a dozen people. He had at least 1 sister, Manuela, Albuquerque, New Mexico. I'll be right in front of you. I signed up that day to go to school in England. I couldn't attend the funeral. In 1991, he committed his first known murder on U.S. soil, killing 33-year-old Michael White in Kentucky by beating him to death with a brick. He died on June 27, 2006. Wikipedia article ngel Maturino Resndiz, A series of 16 podcasts released between October 2018 and February 2019 by British journalist Alex Hannaford and produced by Peter Sale for AudioBoom en*led, "The Unbelievable Survival Story of Holly K Dunn" Episode 266, and "The Railroad Killer" Episode 268 of, List of people executed in Texas, 20002009, List of people executed in the United States in 2006, List of serial killers by number of victims, List of serial killers in the United States, The Rafael Resendez-Ramirez Case: A Review of the INS's Actions and the Operation of Its IDENT Automated Fingerprint Identification System (March 20, 2000) - U.S. Department of Justice, Geringer, Joseph. I was sitting in my chair, studying. I know I allowed the Devil to rule my life. And Resndiz didnt spare Frederick, beating her to death, then sexually assaulting her afterward. And I went to a party with my boyfriend, Chris Maier, not far from campus. Often the people were in bed asleep when he was getting 'em. Holly Dunn's belt lies discarded along the railroad tracks in Lexington, Ky. [15] Upon hearing the judge's ruling, Resndiz said, "I don't believe in death. U.S. Customs agents prepare to open a train car north of Laredo, Texas, on June 28, 1999. Holly Dunn: I actually got involved in the penalty phase of the trial, so that's when they say whether he gets the death penalty or life in prison. The Terrifying True Story Of Railroad Killer ngel Maturino Resndiz. No emotion. The suspect at that point had been identified as Rafael Resendez Ramirez. That gave me a small sense of satisfaction, that he was scared. FBI press conference: We are here to announce that Rafael Resendez Ramirez has been elevated to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted List. What do you want? 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. Von Huben's fiance. I said, "Yes. 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. He supports the fact that true evil does exist in this world. I thank God for having patience in me. Devon Anderson: She was definitely our star witness. I had to deal with Chris dying. He also took jewelry, cash, valuables and other items and gave them to his wife in Mexico. Devon Anderson: I knew I wanted Holly to testify last. Norman J. Sirnic, 46, and his wife Karen Sirnic, 47, of Weimar, Texas, were bludgeoned to death on May 2, 1999, by a sledgehammer in the parsonage of the United Church of Christ, where Norman Sirnic was a pastor. And then I had to heal. Resendiz is escorted from a Houston courtroom after receiving his execution date on Jan. 6, 2006. You don't have to. In 1986, Resndiz killed his first victim: an unidentified homeless woman in Texas, according to The Houston Chronicle. So, I could never get someone to hear my screams or run fast enough. To mark the 20-year anniversary of her survival, Holly Dunn has written a book due out in November 2017. I remember there being an oddly high number of calls. Craig Sorrell: They were able, through fingerprint analysis, to have a suspect. I won't tell anybody what happened here, just don't hurt me.". I told all the details of what I knew, what I remembered. After waking up after the attack, Dunn walked barefoot over rocks and broken glass on the tracks to get to a house seeking help. A rock from our crime scene and a railroad spike that I got from down in Texas. I tried to hit him. For me to be able to say, "You didn't destroy me." So it was very startling to see someone come out that was crouched behind an electrical box. Just a month after the horrific murder of the Sirnics, Noemi Dominguez, a 26-year-old schoolteacher, was found bludgeoned to death with a pickax in her Houston apartment on June 4, 1999. So it was an all out race then to try and figure out where he was and get hands on him. Heather Dunn Niemeier, Holly's sister: Her face was disoriented. Known as the Railroad Killer, he was at one point the FBIs most wanted fugitive. 2017 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Two weeks after the murders of the two women in Texas, Resendiz would move his killing grounds north. ", 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. DAVID J. PHILLIP/AFP via Getty Imagesngel Maturino Resndiz enters a federal courtroom in July 1999. Drew Carter of the Texas Rangers, arrives at Hobby Airport in Houston on Tuesday, July 13, 1999, after turning himself in to Carter in El Paso. is een documentaire televisieserie geproduceerd door NHNZ die werd uitgezonden op Lifetime Movie Network. Resendiz took the victim's cash and fled the scene in the victim's jeep. 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.. She would learn that her attacker was responsible for a multi-state killing spree. The first question that the prosecutor asked me on the stand was "What did you do last weekend?" On June 21, 1999, he briefly became the 457th fugitive listed by the FBI on its Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list before surrendering to the Texas authorities on July 13, 1999. ngel Maturino Resndiz, whose case is explored in Oxygen's " Mark of a Killer ," was born in Puebla, Mexico in 1959. We had helicopters in the air to fly over various train tracks. And out of the corner of my eye just glimpsed something go across the front yard. 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". who suffered a childhood in Mexico marked by mental illness in his family and by appalling deprivation and abuse - was denied his internationally-recognized right to adequate . [5], Resndiz killed at least 15 people[6] with rocks, a pickaxe, and other blunt objects, mainly in their homes. and what I would want for them is to be proud of, you know, me. Maybe this is what I had been running from in all those dreams as a child - this horrific story that happened to my sister.". Prior to surrendering at the El Paso bridge, the U.S. Border Patrol had arrested Resndiz and deported him back to Mexico. You know, I remember saying, "Why are you doing this? Det. After having beaten two elderly women to death in their Texas and Georgia homes, Resndiz entered the Texas home of Claudia Benton late at night on Dec. 17, 1998. He raped some of his female victims; however, rape was probably a secondary intent. The intense manhunt for the railroad killer had intensified train car searches. Holly Dunn: I flew into Houston with my family the night before I was going to testify. On the way, we learned her name was Holly Dunn. Resndiz was also a suspect in the 1998 murder of 81-year-old Fannie Whitney Byers in Carl, Georgia, but was never convicted of it since a couple was charged. It was there that she told me the worst story that I had heard in my life. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. FBI An FBI handout depicting the face of the Railroad Killer, ngel Maturino Resndiz. Police found her Jeep Cherokee in San Antonio with Resendiz' fingerprints on the steering column. Devon Anderson, Harris County Prosecutor: The sense of urgency was - it was unbelievable because people were dying. They just stapled on top of her hair. He went through his backpack and didn't find anything that he wanted. He was sometimes referred to as The Railway Killer or The Railcar Killer. Resndiz also confessed to this murder in September 2001. Resndiz tried to steal Konvicka's car but could not find the car keys. 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