He was convicted of capital murder in Texas and executed by lethal injection in 2006. Angel Maturino Resendiz, left, confers with attorney Rudy Duarte. He had gotten the ultimate penalty. By the time of his execution, Resendiz was linked to at least 15 murders in six states. Det. In 1986, Resndiz killed his first victim: an unidentified homeless woman in Texas, according to The Houston Chronicle. Resndiz said that he killed the man because the man was involved in black magic. Holly Dunn: [Devon Anderson] told me, "Don't look at him. Archived from the original on July 31, 2008. September 2, 2017 / 7:17 PM Four days later, he's in a different state. Resndiz surrendered to Carter. The Sirnics' red, Karen Sirnic and her husband Norman Sirnic were bludgeoned to death with a sledgehammer in the parsonage of the United Church of Christ. Prior to surrendering at the El Paso bridge, the U.S. Border Patrol had arrested Resndiz and deported him back to Mexico. I could work through my emotions and that really helped me in my healing process. And the pastor and his wife were murdered in their bed with a sledgehammer that was found in a tool room there at the house. You do not deserve this. TWO YEARS AFTER THE ATTACKINTERNATIONAL BRIDGE, U.S. - MEXICO BORDER. I mean he was a loner, he had a high price on his head and he had an entire nation, really two nations, looking for him. Chad Goetz, University Senior: It was - probably 1:00, 2:00 in the morning. Benton was soon found beaten to death with a statue in her bedroom and Resndiz was far from finished. Drew Carter, Texas Ranger: In December of 1998, a doctor was murdered in the Houston area. She had suffered both stab wounds and blunt trauma to the head. It was almost like my worst nightmare coming true. We had that special bond that you hear people talk about. And there's three people in that ol' pickup truck. I have felt so guilty to not be there, to know that your sister is begging for her life. You know, look at your family. 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. The two were walking along some railroad tracks when they were assaulted. ngel Leoncio Reyes Recendis was born in Izcar de Matamoros, Puebla, Mexico. The room was dark and she woke up [at University of Kentucky Medical Center]. He ultimately pleaded not guilt by reason of insanity. You don't have to. Det. Craig Sorrell: As part of the search, there was actually a huge operation to stop trains. And then I had to deal with being raped. 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. You know, "I will let you go. Three of Resendiz's victims, Norman and Karen Sirnic and Josephine Konvicka, were from the Weimar area. Lawsuits claim it wrecked their teeth. I deserve what I am getting." That's when he started hitting me. ", I was staring at every scar he had, every tattoo he had. He supports the fact that true evil does exist in this world. Neil Patmore is a former police officer, and private investigator. And when we got to an electrical box beside the tracks a man came out from behind it. 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. If they saw somebody, we'd get the train stopped, check the train - stop anybody and identify anybody on it. Authorities were able to link him to at least 15 murders in six states: Texas, Kentucky, Georgia, Illinois, Florida and California. They just stapled on top of her hair. [13] In 1999, former Texas Attorney General Jim Mattox, wary of the controversy miring the many confessions and recantations by serial killer Henry Lee Lucas, remarked of Resndiz, "I hope they don't start pinning on him every crime that happens near a railroad track. Resndiz's first known murder occurred in 1986 when he killed a homeless woman and her boyfriend. So the volume was huge, and you just started piecing the things together. Craig Sorrell: For two years we had operated under the belief that his name was Rafael Resendez Ramirez. Heather Dunn Niemeier, Holly's sister: To see Holly happy, married is wonderful. 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 jury did find that he was a future danger to society. It's like somebody took a black magic marker and colored his eyes. Holly Dunn: It's important to me for victims to be supported. He was the first guy that I dated after the attack. A week later, her car was discovered abandoned on the International Bridge in Del Rio, Texas. Det. 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.". After the murders, he would spend some time in their houses. And I turned and looked at him. Sole survivor of serial killer Angel Maturino Resendiz shares details of attack, recovery - CBS News Watch CBS News 48 Hours The Railroad Killer September 2, 2017 / 11:05 PM / CBS News. [5] Resndiz killed at least 15 people [6] with rocks, a pickaxe, and other blunt objects, mainly in their homes. His body was found in the front yard of an abandoned downtown house. Or her reason to help people. He was tried for first-degree murder with damning evidence to back the charges up, found guilty and sentenced to death. Today, we're delving into the saga of the railroad killer Angel Maturino Resendiz. He went through his backpack and didn't find anything that he wanted. After each murder, he would linger in the homes for a while, mainly to eat. Do you want credit cards? 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. They couldn't even, you know, cut her hair. I don't remember being hit. On June 4, Resndiz killed two people in one day, sexually assaulting Houston school teacher Noemi Dominguez, before murdering her with a pickax. U.S. Customs agents prepare to open a train car north of Laredo, Texas, on June 28, 1999. I'm still, you know, the same person I was" - it felt good. 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Holly Dunn: And I knew that I was going to testify. Condemned serial killer ngel Maturino Resndiz, the drifter dubbed the Railroad Killer, being escorted from a Houston courtroom after receiving an execution date. In 1988, he spent some time living in St. Louis, where he worked for a temp agency. Holly Dunn: I remember Chris in a lot of ways. June 9, 2000. It was surreal. And he got that moniker just by the fact that most of his murders happened in and around railroad tracks and that that was a mode of transportation that he used to travel across the country. Much of the jewelry was sold or melted down. He was transported by the Rangers back to Houston to face charges. Shortly after his arrest, a palm print left at the murder scene would be matched to Resendiz. Resendiz is escorted from the courtroom after receiving an execution date on Friday, Jan. 6, 2006, in Houston. It was held here in Houston. It was a Thursday night. So by the time she took the stand, the jury had heard the gruesome details of all the other murders we had solved at that point. They took a motorcycle trip together, bringing a gun along to fire for target practice. Do you have a family? No emotion. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. Det. He was executed in the Huntsville Unit in Huntsville, Texas, on June 27, 2006, by lethal injection. His birth name was ngel Leoncio Reyes Recendis. Resendiz is escorted from a Houston courtroom after receiving his execution date on Jan. 6, 2006. Det. And he couldn't get untied. They didn't know where he was. First published on September 2, 2017 / 11:05 PM. Det. Known as the Railroad Killer, he was at one point the FBIs most wanted fugitive. Binding the terrified couples hands and feet and gagging Maier, Resndiz wandered off then came back with a large rock, which he dropped on Maiers head. Craig Sorrell: Sometimes you don't always have the human picture, the actual human suffering. I would run down the hill of the front to our house across the fields. 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. 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. Drew Carter: And based on information from that phone call, it led us to go back - to go to New Mexico, to speak with his sister. He was put to death five months. Craig Sorrell, Lexington Police Dept: We knew then we had a serial killer on the loose. Angel Maturino Resendiz was born on August 1st 1959 in Izucar de Matomoros, Puebla, Mexico. The students were walking along some railroad tracks when they were assaulted. As the hour of the planned execution approached, Maturino Resendiz, who claimed he was an avenging angel and that he could not be killed, visited with his 7-year-old daughter and his mother.. He was convicted of capital murder in Texas and executed by lethal injection in 2006. A lot of people did not want to believe - you have to be crazy to do that to someone. I mean, who knew? Some also involved sexual assault. I just ask you to forgive me and ask the Lord to forgive me for allowing the devil to deceive me. I deserve what I am getting." [citation needed], Resndiz was tried and sentenced to death for the Benton murder. At the age of eleven, he ran away from home and spent some time living on the street, where he took up glue sniffing. 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. Bludgeoned with the same pickaxe used to kill Dominguez in her farmhouse near Weimar, which is also where the Sirnics were murdered. Drew Carter: The majority of his attacks were by surprise. Local news report: The dragnet for the suspected rail riding serial killer now stretches from Ohio to the Mexican border. Resendiz was implicated in the Oct. 2, 1998, murder of Leafie Mason, 87, bludgeoned with an antique iron at her home in Hughes Springs, Texas. The FBI saw similarities between the Benton and Sirnic murder scenes, and DNA obtained from both came back as a match. I don't think I knew what my injuries were. His birth name was ngel Leoncio Reyes Recendis. And that was my chance. 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. And I went to a party with my boyfriend, Chris Maier, not far from campus. When the last appeal was denied, he was put to death in June 2006. I know I allowed the Devil to rule my life. I wanted to have that chance to have some peace. Am itinerant Mexican serial killer who illegally rode freight trains across the U.S., ngel Maturino Resndiz hopped on and off at will to target victims he found close to the railroad. Devon Anderson: She became the liaison between United States law enforcement and the serial killer. No one was stopping him. Angel Maturino Resendiz was once the most wanted man in America. : "Railroad Killer" Classification: Serial killer Characteristics: Rape - Robbery Number of victims: 15 Date of murders: 1986-1999 Date of arrest: July 13, 1999 ( surrenders) Date of birth: August 1, 1960 Victims profile: Men and women Method of murder: Stabbing with knife - Beating I started saying, you know, "What are you? The Terrifying True Story Of Railroad Killer ngel Maturino Resndiz. Resndiz was tried and sentenced to death for the Benton murder. Heads beaten to a pulp. What if someone wanted you dead but you lived to tell? But she did the opposite. She was our only living witness. [Emotional] I don't think Jacob even knows like how much he helped me by just listening to me. Continue with Recommended Cookies. You know, "I really have a family that wants to see me again." "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. After learning about the Railroad killer, read about slave-trading serial killer Patty Cannon. Most of his victims were found covered with a blanket or otherwise obscured from immediate view. What do you need?" Resndiz continued riding the rails and committing murders across several states, with the ferocity of his attacks increasing with each stop. Det. And I just kept talkin' to her 'cause I definitely didn't want her to pass out, ya know, I was just trying to keep her awake until the paramedics got there. Right after this attack happened, I just wanted to lay in bed and not get out of bed again. There was no doubt in my mind. Craig Sorrell: Despite her - state, she was ready and willing to try and communicate what had happened to her. ngel Leoncio Reyes Recendis was born in Izcar de Matamoros, Puebla, Mexico. I thank God for having patience in me. United States government records show that he had been deported to Mexico at least four times since first entering the U.S. in 1973. Marking the 20-year anniversary of her survival, Holly Dunn has written a book about her harrowing story. I don't want another case to prove up. When the crimes were connected forensically and by VICAP, a manhunt started. I'll be right in front of you. ngel Maturino Resndiz was an Canadian, Mexican, and American serial killer. Craig Sorrell: They were able, through fingerprint analysis, to have a suspect. And out of the corner of my eye just glimpsed something go across the front yard. I got my hands untied. Over an 18-month period, the INS detained the Railroad Killer nine times, but, hiding behind fabricated identities, Resndiz was voluntarily returned to Mexico on each occasion. Maturino Resendiz is accused of being the so-called railroad killer, who . One of Holly Dunn's sandals lays in the ditch near the railroad tracks where Resendiz brutally attacked her and Chris Maier. According to Justice Department documents, Resndiz was born on Aug. 1, 1959, in Puebla, Mexico, as ngel Leoncio Reyes Recendis. He was . Circuit Court of Appeals, Resndiz's death warrant was signed for the murder of Claudia Benton. I said, "Yes. As a freelance writer, he spends his time writing about true crime. [15] Upon hearing the judge's ruling, Resndiz said, "I don't believe in death. Some also involved sexual *ault. Drew Carter: And so then, you know, the doubt sets in. 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 Drifting back and forth across the border, Resndiz illegally hopped freight trains while working seasonal migrant farm jobs, riding railcars to Florida for orange-picking season or up to Kentucky to harvest tobacco. In Shulenburg, he used that same pickax to kill 73-year-old Josephine Konvicka, leaving the weapon embedded in Konvickas head. Because there's no victim to stand in front of you to tell you what they experienced, what they went through. But me, as a person, I'm eternal. It felt good for me to be able to say, you know, I graduated from college in front of the guy who basically could have ruined my life and destroyed it. And really that was the only thing that they could fix. And I woke up during the middle of the night screaming and crying. Prison officials allowed the condemned killer to speak his final words before the lethal cocktail of drugs was plunged into his veins. I realized that my mouth wasn't shutting right. Read excerpts of her book," Sole Survivor", Video: "48 Hours" Live to Tell: The Railroad Killer, First published on August 3, 2013 / 10:16 PM. Maturino Resendiz was sentenced to death for the December 1998. rape and murder of a Houston-area physician. In my head, I was panicking. I thank God for having patience in me. 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. His birth name was ngel Leoncio Reyes Recendis. He had become known as "The Railroad Killer" as most of his crimes were committed near railroads where he had jumped off the trains which he was using to travel around the country. 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. 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. He was executed in 2006. Resndiz also confessed to this murder in September 2001. He raped some of his female victims; however, rape was probably a secondary intent. Craig Sorrell: Holly described the suspect as a male, possibly Hispanic. Bludgeoned to death with a tire rim in her home, which was located near CSX Transportation railroad tracks. He used many aliases, but was chiefly known and sought after as Rafael Resendez-Ramirez. He stole jewelry and other items and gave them to his wife and mother, who lived in Rodeo, Durango, Mexico. Det. 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.. 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. Holly Dunn: And I did keep saying to him, "My friend's still out there. I know I allowed the Devil to rule my life. Devon Anderson: And I wish I could've seen his face when he heard that someone was living. You can have our car it's just parked down the street." Resendiz took the victim's cash and fled the scene in the victim's jeep. But ultimately it was determined his name was Angel Maturino Resendiz. Holly Dunn, Heather's sister: In late August 1997, I was a student at the University of Kentucky. My lieutenant asked me to come out and said it was a bad one. So when they walked him in [to the courtroom] it was a great moment, but he was so scary. December 17, 1998, West University Place, Texas, Claudia Benton, 39 years old. People were scared. I'm a different person today because this happened. She was covered in blood from head to toe. Texas authorities determined they had a serial killer on their hands. Circuit Court of Appeals, Resndiz's death warrant was signed for the murder of Claudia Benton. Nobody else could speak out against him in first person. And thinking, "I'm going to die.". And the center passenger, I immediately recognized as Resendiz. Holly Dunn: I was really trying to remember every detail about my attacker. Convicted railroad killer Angel Maturino Resendiz, center, points his finger after being. Left viciously beaten by a large object and suffering multiple facial fractures, Dunn became the lone survivor of the Railroad Killer. I was so scared that I had to get out of the country. I couldn't get my feet untied. So, I could never get someone to hear my screams or run fast enough. Some also involved sexual assault. And I really don't know how much time passed before our attacker came down carrying a rock. We had helicopters in the air to fly over various train tracks. Det. : This case for me has become one that I have looked back on many times. Heather reads: "Since as far back as I can remember, I've had the same dream. For me to be able to say, "You didn't destroy me." Two days later, the Railroad Killer reentered Texas and savagely committed four more murders over the course of just 12 days. 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So, I was afraid. Craig Sorrell: Somewhere around May or June of 1999, I got a call from ViCAP, which was the national database that we put the info in. He was nicknamed "The Railroad Killer" because all the killings occurred near train tracks. And, so, her face looked off. ", I was begging him, "Please don't hurt me." Holly Dunn: They said, "Well, could you tell us what he's wearing?" Trial started in May of 2000. Resndiz was pronounced dead at 8:05p.m. CDT (01:05 UTC) on June 27, 2006. All the murders took place near railroad tracks,. ", 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.". Holly's House is a child and adult advocacy center that provides a safe reporting location for victims of intimate crimes. Bludgeoned to death with the same shotgun used in the Morber killing. United States government records show that he had been deported to Mexico at least four times since first entering the U.S. in 1973. I tried to scream. Video: "48 Hours" Live to Tell: The Railroad Killer. [19][20] Claudia Benton's husband, George, was present at the execution and said Resndiz was "evil contained in human form, a creature without a soul, no conscience, no sense of remorse, no regard for the sanctity of human life. He climbed on top of me. But, then run down the stairs to play with my younger sister. We had split seconds in where - our attacker would go back up to the tracks and we were down in the grass. Like, we were looking at each other very confused. Dunn managed to free her hands at one point, but couldn't get her feet untied. The Kentucky murder of Christopher Maier, which Holly Dunn miraculously survived, seemed to match aspects of the murders of Benton and the Sirnics and the DNA once again matched as well. 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