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Colin Browen

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Murder In America
EP. 195: TEXAS - The "Lucky" Serial Killer Kenneth McDuff

He was also out around $800 after his Thunderbird broke down the week before, so he quickly found himself with no money, no job, and no plans for the future. He had also been coming down off a drug bender, and he needed something to make him feel better. A quick fix, if you will. So once again, Kenneth set off to find another woman.

Murder In America
EP. 195: TEXAS - The "Lucky" Serial Killer Kenneth McDuff

He was also out around $800 after his Thunderbird broke down the week before, so he quickly found himself with no money, no job, and no plans for the future. He had also been coming down off a drug bender, and he needed something to make him feel better. A quick fix, if you will. So once again, Kenneth set off to find another woman.

Murder In America
EP. 195: TEXAS - The "Lucky" Serial Killer Kenneth McDuff

He was also out around $800 after his Thunderbird broke down the week before, so he quickly found himself with no money, no job, and no plans for the future. He had also been coming down off a drug bender, and he needed something to make him feel better. A quick fix, if you will. So once again, Kenneth set off to find another woman.

Murder In America
EP. 195: TEXAS - The "Lucky" Serial Killer Kenneth McDuff

Like all of his previous victims, Melissa Ann Northup was a petite woman. She was less than 5 feet tall and weighed only 100 pounds. She was someone that Kenneth knew he could overpower. She had two children, a boy and a girl from a previous marriage, and she did everything she could to support them.

Murder In America
EP. 195: TEXAS - The "Lucky" Serial Killer Kenneth McDuff

Like all of his previous victims, Melissa Ann Northup was a petite woman. She was less than 5 feet tall and weighed only 100 pounds. She was someone that Kenneth knew he could overpower. She had two children, a boy and a girl from a previous marriage, and she did everything she could to support them.

Murder In America
EP. 195: TEXAS - The "Lucky" Serial Killer Kenneth McDuff

Like all of his previous victims, Melissa Ann Northup was a petite woman. She was less than 5 feet tall and weighed only 100 pounds. She was someone that Kenneth knew he could overpower. She had two children, a boy and a girl from a previous marriage, and she did everything she could to support them.

Murder In America
EP. 195: TEXAS - The "Lucky" Serial Killer Kenneth McDuff

Although she didn't have a high school diploma, Melissa was a hard worker, but was forced to take menial jobs. While she was working as a cashier at Whataburger, she met another employee there named Aaron. The two dated for a short time, and they eventually got married on June 17, 1990. Together, the couple decided to leave Whataburger and looked into careers at convenience stores.

Murder In America
EP. 195: TEXAS - The "Lucky" Serial Killer Kenneth McDuff

Although she didn't have a high school diploma, Melissa was a hard worker, but was forced to take menial jobs. While she was working as a cashier at Whataburger, she met another employee there named Aaron. The two dated for a short time, and they eventually got married on June 17, 1990. Together, the couple decided to leave Whataburger and looked into careers at convenience stores.

Murder In America
EP. 195: TEXAS - The "Lucky" Serial Killer Kenneth McDuff

Although she didn't have a high school diploma, Melissa was a hard worker, but was forced to take menial jobs. While she was working as a cashier at Whataburger, she met another employee there named Aaron. The two dated for a short time, and they eventually got married on June 17, 1990. Together, the couple decided to leave Whataburger and looked into careers at convenience stores.

Murder In America
EP. 195: TEXAS - The "Lucky" Serial Killer Kenneth McDuff

Melissa chose Circle K, and Aaron went to work for QuickPak. Aaron wanted to get into management, and by the summer of 1991, Melissa had joined him at the convenience store. She was hired at 4.50 an hour, and her duties consisted of running the cash register and doing janitorial tasks around the store.

Murder In America
EP. 195: TEXAS - The "Lucky" Serial Killer Kenneth McDuff

Melissa chose Circle K, and Aaron went to work for QuickPak. Aaron wanted to get into management, and by the summer of 1991, Melissa had joined him at the convenience store. She was hired at 4.50 an hour, and her duties consisted of running the cash register and doing janitorial tasks around the store.

Murder In America
EP. 195: TEXAS - The "Lucky" Serial Killer Kenneth McDuff

Melissa chose Circle K, and Aaron went to work for QuickPak. Aaron wanted to get into management, and by the summer of 1991, Melissa had joined him at the convenience store. She was hired at 4.50 an hour, and her duties consisted of running the cash register and doing janitorial tasks around the store.

Murder In America
EP. 195: TEXAS - The "Lucky" Serial Killer Kenneth McDuff

According to author Gary LaVerne, Melissa wasn't crazy about her job and the lack of security in the store. Working the night shift from 11pm until 7am meant that she could possibly be exposed to robberies. But she believed that she wouldn't be able to find another decent job, so she sucked it up, at least for the time being.

Murder In America
EP. 195: TEXAS - The "Lucky" Serial Killer Kenneth McDuff

According to author Gary LaVerne, Melissa wasn't crazy about her job and the lack of security in the store. Working the night shift from 11pm until 7am meant that she could possibly be exposed to robberies. But she believed that she wouldn't be able to find another decent job, so she sucked it up, at least for the time being.

Murder In America
EP. 195: TEXAS - The "Lucky" Serial Killer Kenneth McDuff

According to author Gary LaVerne, Melissa wasn't crazy about her job and the lack of security in the store. Working the night shift from 11pm until 7am meant that she could possibly be exposed to robberies. But she believed that she wouldn't be able to find another decent job, so she sucked it up, at least for the time being.

Murder In America
EP. 195: TEXAS - The "Lucky" Serial Killer Kenneth McDuff

Kenneth threw Melissa's body into a flooded gravel pit and then made his way back to her vehicle. Later that morning, a South Carolina couple named Richard and Ollie Bannister were returning to the New Road Inn after a late night out. This happened to be that hotel that was near the Quick Pack, where Kenneth had left his Thunderbird.

Murder In America
EP. 195: TEXAS - The "Lucky" Serial Killer Kenneth McDuff

Kenneth threw Melissa's body into a flooded gravel pit and then made his way back to her vehicle. Later that morning, a South Carolina couple named Richard and Ollie Bannister were returning to the New Road Inn after a late night out. This happened to be that hotel that was near the Quick Pack, where Kenneth had left his Thunderbird.

Murder In America
EP. 195: TEXAS - The "Lucky" Serial Killer Kenneth McDuff

Kenneth threw Melissa's body into a flooded gravel pit and then made his way back to her vehicle. Later that morning, a South Carolina couple named Richard and Ollie Bannister were returning to the New Road Inn after a late night out. This happened to be that hotel that was near the Quick Pack, where Kenneth had left his Thunderbird.

Murder In America
EP. 195: TEXAS - The "Lucky" Serial Killer Kenneth McDuff

And that morning, the couple noticed the Thunderbird next to an orange Buick. They also said there was a man standing next to the cars, and it was clear that the Thunderbird wouldn't start. The car had broken down. Now, Richard actually approached the man and asked if he needed any help, but the man said no. He also appeared to be a little nervous.

Murder In America
EP. 195: TEXAS - The "Lucky" Serial Killer Kenneth McDuff

And that morning, the couple noticed the Thunderbird next to an orange Buick. They also said there was a man standing next to the cars, and it was clear that the Thunderbird wouldn't start. The car had broken down. Now, Richard actually approached the man and asked if he needed any help, but the man said no. He also appeared to be a little nervous.