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Colin Browen

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

On January 20th, 1994, he was on trial once again for the abduction and murder of Colleen Reed in Austin, Texas. Sadly, by the time the trial started, Colleen's body still hadn't been found. but they did have physical evidence that proved Kenneth was guilty. In the backseat of his Thunderbird, five strands of Colleen's hair were found.

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

In addition, they had the testimony of his accomplice, Hank Worley. And it would only take the jury two and a half hours to reach their verdict. Once again, they found Kenneth guilty of capital murder, aggravated kidnapping, and aggravated sexual assault. After the verdict was read, Kenneth remained calm, cool, and collected at the defense table.

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

In addition, they had the testimony of his accomplice, Hank Worley. And it would only take the jury two and a half hours to reach their verdict. Once again, they found Kenneth guilty of capital murder, aggravated kidnapping, and aggravated sexual assault. After the verdict was read, Kenneth remained calm, cool, and collected at the defense table.

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

In addition, they had the testimony of his accomplice, Hank Worley. And it would only take the jury two and a half hours to reach their verdict. Once again, they found Kenneth guilty of capital murder, aggravated kidnapping, and aggravated sexual assault. After the verdict was read, Kenneth remained calm, cool, and collected at the defense table.

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

However, as he was being led out of the courtroom, he lunged at Hank Worley. He also told a reporter that Hank had confessed to the yogurt shop murders. Here's the audio of Kenneth saying this.

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

However, as he was being led out of the courtroom, he lunged at Hank Worley. He also told a reporter that Hank had confessed to the yogurt shop murders. Here's the audio of Kenneth saying this.

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

However, as he was being led out of the courtroom, he lunged at Hank Worley. He also told a reporter that Hank had confessed to the yogurt shop murders. Here's the audio of Kenneth saying this.

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

Now, during the sentencing phase of Colleen's murder trial, Roy Dale Green once again made an appearance, telling the jury of the horrors he had witnessed during the Broomstick murders. And after only 55 minutes of deliberation, the jury handed down another death sentence to Kenneth McDuff. From there, Kenneth was taken to the Ellis unit on death row, and he was segregated for his own protection.

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

Now, during the sentencing phase of Colleen's murder trial, Roy Dale Green once again made an appearance, telling the jury of the horrors he had witnessed during the Broomstick murders. And after only 55 minutes of deliberation, the jury handed down another death sentence to Kenneth McDuff. From there, Kenneth was taken to the Ellis unit on death row, and he was segregated for his own protection.

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

Now, during the sentencing phase of Colleen's murder trial, Roy Dale Green once again made an appearance, telling the jury of the horrors he had witnessed during the Broomstick murders. And after only 55 minutes of deliberation, the jury handed down another death sentence to Kenneth McDuff. From there, Kenneth was taken to the Ellis unit on death row, and he was segregated for his own protection.

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

But by this point, he'd only been convicted of two murders he committed following his parole, the murders of Melissa Northrup and Colleen Reed. But what about the others? Well, in 1998, authorities decided to go to Kenneth and see if he would tell them where some of the bodies were located.

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

But by this point, he'd only been convicted of two murders he committed following his parole, the murders of Melissa Northrup and Colleen Reed. But what about the others? Well, in 1998, authorities decided to go to Kenneth and see if he would tell them where some of the bodies were located.

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

But by this point, he'd only been convicted of two murders he committed following his parole, the murders of Melissa Northrup and Colleen Reed. But what about the others? Well, in 1998, authorities decided to go to Kenneth and see if he would tell them where some of the bodies were located.

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

At this time, Virginia Moore, Brenda Thompson, and Colleen Reed had never been found, and their families desperately wanted them back. At first, Kenneth wouldn't give any information, but after a few meetings, he started talking. And finally, he gave up the location of Virginia Moore.

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

At this time, Virginia Moore, Brenda Thompson, and Colleen Reed had never been found, and their families desperately wanted them back. At first, Kenneth wouldn't give any information, but after a few meetings, he started talking. And finally, he gave up the location of Virginia Moore.

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

At this time, Virginia Moore, Brenda Thompson, and Colleen Reed had never been found, and their families desperately wanted them back. At first, Kenneth wouldn't give any information, but after a few meetings, he started talking. And finally, he gave up the location of Virginia Moore.

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

Kenneth admitted that he had buried her under rocks and a piece of old carpet near the State Highway 6 bridge and the Tehuacana Creek near Waco. And on September 29th, 1998, her body was finally discovered.

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

Kenneth admitted that he had buried her under rocks and a piece of old carpet near the State Highway 6 bridge and the Tehuacana Creek near Waco. And on September 29th, 1998, her body was finally discovered.

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

Kenneth admitted that he had buried her under rocks and a piece of old carpet near the State Highway 6 bridge and the Tehuacana Creek near Waco. And on September 29th, 1998, her body was finally discovered.

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

The next victim they needed to find was Colleen Reed, which wouldn't be easy. For some reason, Kenneth did not want to give up the location. He told investigators that they would never be able to locate her without him present. He gave a general area, but it was too difficult to find. And when asked if it was the same location where she was murdered, he once again blamed Hank Worley.