1 00:00:17,855 --> 00:00:20,701 The Second World War was eight months past, 2 00:00:20,816 --> 00:00:23,771 and Texarkana, a city with 40,000 inhabitants, 3 00:00:23,886 --> 00:00:26,398 on the border of Texas and Arkansas, 4 00:00:26,513 --> 00:00:32,339 revived again after four years rationing and deprivation. 5 00:00:32,603 --> 00:00:38,175 Most of the boys was back home and in civilian clothes. 6 00:00:40,569 --> 00:00:46,056 Many went to college or opened their doors a case with state assistance. 7 00:00:55,060 --> 00:01:00,708 People were concerned about President Truman and the growing tension with Russia 8 00:01:00,932 --> 00:01:06,245 The strikes hit hard for the business community in Texarkana. 9 00:01:24,458 --> 00:01:31,015 But at the Red River Army Depot there was no fear of layoffs. 10 00:01:40,297 --> 00:01:44,753 There were long waiting lists for the new cars, 11 00:01:44,868 --> 00:01:48,300 as well as for all kinds household appliances. 12 00:01:48,680 --> 00:01:54,791 A lot was built and it looked looking good for Texarkana. 13 00:02:08,868 --> 00:02:12,840 On Sunday, March 3, 1946, 14 00:02:12,955 --> 00:02:16,677 began a period of terror for Texarkana, 15 00:02:16,792 --> 00:02:19,897 and the surrounding border towns. 16 00:02:20,012 --> 00:02:23,549 A terror, so fierce, that one is there today 17 00:02:23,749 --> 00:02:28,356 thirty years later, still talk about it with fear. 18 00:02:28,471 --> 00:02:32,276 This incredible story really happened. 19 00:02:32,391 --> 00:02:38,458 The place and the facts are real. Only the names have changed. 20 00:03:28,115 --> 00:03:32,911 Sit up straight. - Come on, Linda Mae. 21 00:03:34,079 --> 00:03:37,307 Sammy, take your hand away. 22 00:03:50,805 --> 00:03:54,133 Why are you doing that? - I heard something. 23 00:03:55,226 --> 00:03:59,272 Linda, concentrate anyway on what is happening. 24 00:03:59,939 --> 00:04:03,859 I actually heard something. 25 00:04:06,462 --> 00:04:10,075 That's the oldest excuse in the world. 26 00:04:10,241 --> 00:04:12,958 Are the doors locked? 27 00:04:18,583 --> 00:04:22,621 I don't know why I'm going out with you. 28 00:04:38,686 --> 00:04:41,489 You're wrong about the car. 29 00:04:45,176 --> 00:04:47,524 You're looking for someone else. 30 00:06:41,978 --> 00:06:43,871 Please. 31 00:07:53,009 --> 00:07:57,909 Further along lies an injured boy. The police are already there. 32 00:08:13,822 --> 00:08:17,709 Basics, this is Unit 2. - Just say it. 33 00:08:19,244 --> 00:08:24,009 They're both still alive. The man's name is Samuel P. Fuller. 34 00:08:24,124 --> 00:08:29,629 24 years old, address on driver's license is 7907 West Pine. 35 00:08:30,839 --> 00:08:34,418 The person who is the girl found, knows her. 36 00:08:35,301 --> 00:08:39,858 She works in the factory and her name is Linda Mae Jenkins. 37 00:08:39,973 --> 00:08:46,641 He estimates her to be about 19 years old. She lives near Broad Street. 38 00:08:47,397 --> 00:08:53,722 Call me if you see Sheriff Barker. He has to come to the hospital. 39 00:09:07,543 --> 00:09:12,648 Miss Jenkins? Can you describe him? 40 00:09:13,340 --> 00:09:16,821 Can you tell me something? about your attacker? 41 00:09:17,136 --> 00:09:21,625 Gentlemen, it's too early. She is still heavily sedated. 42 00:09:21,873 --> 00:09:26,030 And the boy? - He's in bad shape too. 43 00:09:26,145 --> 00:09:32,319 Affected in the neck and head by a blunt object. 44 00:09:42,929 --> 00:09:48,017 Did he rape her? - No, there are no traces of that. 45 00:09:48,667 --> 00:09:55,034 But her back, stomach and breasts show deep bite wounds. 46 00:09:56,319 --> 00:10:00,934 He chewed it. Call me if I can help. 47 00:10:15,654 --> 00:10:22,213 What happened on that suitor's path? - We have nothing. No witnesses. 48 00:10:22,536 --> 00:10:26,174 That man could do neither describe clearly. 49 00:10:26,289 --> 00:10:32,489 The boy could only tell that he wore a white hood and was very strong. 50 00:10:32,630 --> 00:10:38,635 We know one thing for sure. It's a very strange bird. 51 00:10:39,219 --> 00:10:40,914 That's why we're here. 52 00:10:41,140 --> 00:10:46,416 We need the students warn of the danger. 53 00:10:49,437 --> 00:10:55,213 This is Officer Benson. Mrs. Kiner, what's the problem? 54 00:10:55,519 --> 00:11:01,069 The students indeed have to avoid the deserted roads. 55 00:11:01,492 --> 00:11:05,256 Would he strike again? - I think so. 56 00:11:05,471 --> 00:11:08,000 You don't have to put up with that. 57 00:11:08,115 --> 00:11:12,881 We'll be on patrol send down the suitors' paths. 58 00:11:13,278 --> 00:11:16,325 Just give him a call. Is that you, Kiner? 59 00:11:16,440 --> 00:11:23,633 What do you have? Do that again and the judge will not be kind to you. 60 00:11:24,473 --> 00:11:28,506 Rest assured, Mrs. Kiner, he promised me. 61 00:11:31,689 --> 00:11:34,750 I have to go. See you later. 62 00:11:35,017 --> 00:11:40,660 Lock up that mangy dog. One more time and I'll kill him. 63 00:11:51,751 --> 00:11:57,017 Benson, how long have you been working here? - Four months. 64 00:11:57,132 --> 00:12:02,497 It seems like a lot longer. - Four months on Tuesday. 65 00:12:02,662 --> 00:12:06,893 When a citizen calls us, we don't threaten him. 66 00:12:07,017 --> 00:12:13,759 If Mrs. Kiner calls you again, just follow the procedure. 67 00:12:14,036 --> 00:12:19,799 And you make no threats. Towards no one. Understood? 68 00:12:20,489 --> 00:12:22,029 Yes. 69 00:12:25,185 --> 00:12:28,732 With the police. Mrs Kiner. 70 00:12:28,994 --> 00:12:31,207 This is Officer Benson. 71 00:12:33,543 --> 00:12:38,708 Enough. Lock that dog up. I'm coming. 72 00:12:56,025 --> 00:13:02,424 This is Howard W. Turner, 29 years old, ex-sailor, just back from overseas 73 00:13:02,615 --> 00:13:05,879 The girl's name is Emma Lou Cook, 17 years 74 00:13:05,994 --> 00:13:09,007 They have known each other for six weeks. 75 00:13:09,122 --> 00:13:13,237 Emma Lou is out of school went to look for work. 76 00:13:22,844 --> 00:13:28,329 I'm tired of this rain. - It reminds me of Japan. 77 00:13:28,574 --> 00:13:32,405 You sure miss Japan? - What do you mean? 78 00:13:32,620 --> 00:13:38,386 All those Japanese girls massaging you. - They can spoil a man. 79 00:13:38,578 --> 00:13:42,890 If you are not satisfied with me, just take me home. 80 00:13:43,005 --> 00:13:49,017 I didn't say that. - I must be oversensitive. 81 00:14:05,596 --> 00:14:10,736 The drama on the suitor's path was almost forgotten. 82 00:14:10,851 --> 00:14:13,864 There were no traces, no suspects. 83 00:14:13,979 --> 00:14:19,353 Samuel Fuller and Linda Mae Jenkins have left the hospital, 84 00:14:19,468 --> 00:14:22,231 and are cared for at home. 85 00:14:22,446 --> 00:14:28,212 It's Saturday evening, March 24, 1946 86 00:14:28,327 --> 00:14:31,993 21 days after the assault on the suitor's path. 87 00:14:46,595 --> 00:14:51,058 What can I do for the sheriff? do on a Saturday evening? 88 00:14:51,517 --> 00:14:55,104 How many cars do you have? - Four. 89 00:15:04,130 --> 00:15:09,275 It's been three weeks Since that assault, right? 90 00:15:10,620 --> 00:15:15,055 And or. The last few weeks it was a madhouse here. 91 00:15:17,168 --> 00:15:22,700 Could you send some cars? to abandoned parking lots? 92 00:15:22,897 --> 00:15:26,553 The captain must agree. 93 00:15:27,011 --> 00:15:31,028 Where's Gus? - He'll be home. 94 00:15:31,808 --> 00:15:34,675 Do you want his phone number? 95 00:15:38,148 --> 00:15:41,482 It's just a hunch. See you later. 96 00:15:55,273 --> 00:15:59,138 Don't take that road soon we'll be stuck. 97 00:15:59,253 --> 00:16:01,679 The road is paved. 98 00:16:10,431 --> 00:16:12,933 Unit 2, where are you? 99 00:16:13,642 --> 00:16:18,015 A mile and a half north of Higgins. 100 00:16:18,230 --> 00:16:24,089 I'll be back in ten minutes. - Got it. 101 00:16:25,654 --> 00:16:27,908 Over and out. 102 00:16:44,465 --> 00:16:48,351 This is Unit 2. - Just say it. 103 00:16:48,802 --> 00:16:52,662 I'll go for a minute off the frequency. 104 00:17:33,598 --> 00:17:39,120 I heard shots. Send reinforcements quickly. 105 00:17:57,163 --> 00:17:59,322 This is Unit 2. 106 00:18:00,876 --> 00:18:05,349 I'm on Thurman Road. There's a car here. 107 00:18:05,464 --> 00:18:11,189 I'm going to see if there's anyone in there. Is reinforcement already on the way? 108 00:18:11,404 --> 00:18:16,685 Unit 4 is on its way. - Be sure to turn on your lights. 109 00:18:23,774 --> 00:18:26,598 Police. Get out. 110 00:18:34,035 --> 00:18:36,660 Get out, I said. 111 00:19:03,190 --> 00:19:05,518 Here Unit 2. 112 00:19:06,443 --> 00:19:09,831 Unit 2 at base. - Just say it. 113 00:19:09,946 --> 00:19:15,998 I heard more shots. They come from further out in the woods. 114 00:19:16,161 --> 00:19:22,227 The occupants of the car have been kidnapped. Reinforcement please. 115 00:19:23,835 --> 00:19:30,419 Unit 4, where are you? - Just passed the Nazarene Church. 116 00:19:30,534 --> 00:19:35,817 I'll come and help you shortly. - Hurry, I need you. 117 00:20:21,477 --> 00:20:23,358 My God. 118 00:21:53,821 --> 00:21:59,545 Norman Ramsey had not shot, the killer was out of reach. 119 00:21:59,660 --> 00:22:02,663 Ramsey had a shotgun. 120 00:22:07,627 --> 00:22:13,109 This second assault brought fear to the city. 121 00:22:13,424 --> 00:22:19,838 24 hours after the news broke, every gun store was sold out. 122 00:22:20,098 --> 00:22:27,290 By Tuesday, May 26, everywhere new locks and bolts installed 123 00:22:27,405 --> 00:22:30,326 The news shocked the entire country. 124 00:22:30,541 --> 00:22:35,607 There was no clear motive. The killer could attack anyone. 125 00:22:35,722 --> 00:22:40,003 An icy fear came over me the population of this area. 126 00:22:40,118 --> 00:22:43,715 Everyone asked covertly or openly: 127 00:22:43,830 --> 00:22:47,719 Am I, or someone I know, the next victim? 128 00:22:47,834 --> 00:22:51,014 During the day everything seemed normal here. 129 00:22:51,129 --> 00:22:54,441 But everyone was afraid before the sunset. 130 00:22:56,326 --> 00:23:01,246 We found nothing. We could use help. 131 00:23:02,182 --> 00:23:07,145 I want the best detective you have. When? 132 00:23:07,354 --> 00:23:10,936 We're waiting for him. Thank you. 133 00:23:11,775 --> 00:23:17,425 Austin is worried. We get the best detective in the entire country. 134 00:23:17,540 --> 00:23:22,099 Not that guy she is call it the Lone Wolf? 135 00:23:25,748 --> 00:23:32,129 The great man himself. J.D. Morales. The living legend. 136 00:23:32,630 --> 00:23:36,188 The most famous of all Rangers. 137 00:23:44,767 --> 00:23:48,331 Captain Morales? I'm Deputy Ramsey. 138 00:23:48,446 --> 00:23:51,994 Nice to meet you. - Nice to have you here. 139 00:24:19,044 --> 00:24:22,870 This is Chief Sullivan. - Glad you're here. 140 00:24:23,415 --> 00:24:26,398 There is a car waiting for us. 141 00:24:26,810 --> 00:24:31,587 Thank God you're here. - Thank you, ma'am. 142 00:24:31,940 --> 00:24:35,370 Do you have a plan in place yet, Captain? 143 00:24:35,631 --> 00:24:40,145 I intend to catch him. Or to kill. 144 00:24:40,682 --> 00:24:44,623 I'll just get a cigar. I'll be right there. 145 00:24:50,150 --> 00:24:54,551 Do you have cigars? - Sure, feel free. 146 00:24:59,634 --> 00:25:02,867 Please. Thank you. 147 00:25:14,817 --> 00:25:17,057 Thank you, sir. 148 00:25:27,763 --> 00:25:30,152 Where is your office? 149 00:25:37,423 --> 00:25:40,593 Captain Morales. - Captain Wells. 150 00:25:54,799 --> 00:26:00,092 Now that I'm leading this investigation, we do everything my way. 151 00:26:00,321 --> 00:26:04,394 I will keep you informed, when I have the time. 152 00:26:04,509 --> 00:26:07,839 And I want you full cooperation. 153 00:26:10,807 --> 00:26:15,531 I don't want journalists who get in my way. 154 00:26:15,946 --> 00:26:21,252 If people need to know something, I will inform the press. 155 00:26:21,968 --> 00:26:28,313 Only I am allowed information provide information about this case. 156 00:26:28,934 --> 00:26:31,511 Rumors can harm us. 157 00:26:32,646 --> 00:26:37,858 He's a cold-blooded killer. Someone you can't recognize. 158 00:26:39,069 --> 00:26:42,774 A ghost that doesn't exist yet has made mistakes. 159 00:26:42,889 --> 00:26:49,731 Wells will work with you. - You get Ramsey, my best man. 160 00:26:49,946 --> 00:26:55,760 Twelve of my people are coming and six patrol cars. 161 00:26:55,961 --> 00:27:01,710 Can you give them a place? Sergeant Mal Griffin is in charge. 162 00:27:01,825 --> 00:27:07,909 You will receive a car with a driver. - I'll take advantage of that right away. 163 00:27:08,141 --> 00:27:12,813 I want to place with Ramsey to see the murders. 164 00:27:12,928 --> 00:27:17,902 And the victims' cars. - I'll send for Ramsey. 165 00:27:18,217 --> 00:27:21,917 Officer Benson is your driver. - Thank you. 166 00:27:32,882 --> 00:27:39,098 You will use the same tactics use as in Laredo? 167 00:27:39,213 --> 00:27:41,234 Who is this? 168 00:27:41,632 --> 00:27:47,045 This is George Hartman. A prominent Texarkana man. 169 00:27:47,405 --> 00:27:50,860 He likes police matters. - Fine. 170 00:27:50,975 --> 00:27:57,370 If he likes detective work so much, he should just read the police newspaper. 171 00:27:58,107 --> 00:28:00,823 Ready, Ramsey? - Certainly. 172 00:28:03,989 --> 00:28:07,161 And my driver? - I'll take care of that. 173 00:28:07,326 --> 00:28:13,479 Sparkplug? That man in the white coat is Captain Morales. 174 00:28:13,624 --> 00:28:18,431 You are his driver. Don't kill him. 175 00:29:00,554 --> 00:29:03,162 Where are the keys? 176 00:29:06,594 --> 00:29:10,265 Forgot the keys. Be right back. 177 00:29:36,941 --> 00:29:42,640 What's happening, Benson? - I can't find those damn keys. 178 00:29:42,755 --> 00:29:45,935 From which car? - Seven. 179 00:29:46,050 --> 00:29:49,712 What's hanging there? under number seven? 180 00:29:53,433 --> 00:29:56,569 Thanks, I was just about to look there. 181 00:30:43,067 --> 00:30:44,945 Calm down. 182 00:30:52,885 --> 00:30:57,010 Slower, I meant. For God's sake. 183 00:30:57,247 --> 00:31:01,345 You're driving way too fast, or not at all. 184 00:31:01,460 --> 00:31:05,663 I thought you were in a hurry. - I have that too. 185 00:31:07,406 --> 00:31:13,750 What's your name again? -Benson. They call me Sparkplug. 186 00:31:13,907 --> 00:31:18,354 I want this research survive, Sparkplug. 187 00:31:18,520 --> 00:31:25,176 Unless in case of emergency, you will obey the traffic rules. 188 00:31:25,652 --> 00:31:29,784 No siren or flashing lights. Understood? 189 00:31:31,783 --> 00:31:33,546 Yes, captain. 190 00:31:33,743 --> 00:31:36,281 More and more came police to the city. 191 00:31:36,396 --> 00:31:41,261 Rangers, State Police and FBI worked together 192 00:31:41,376 --> 00:31:46,308 Reinforcements also arrived from the surrounding cities. 193 00:31:46,423 --> 00:31:51,621 The night clock was set and vigilance was required. 194 00:31:52,137 --> 00:31:58,197 When the sun went down, it got the city has a ghostly view. 195 00:31:58,351 --> 00:32:02,814 Police cars were the only sign of life 196 00:32:04,040 --> 00:32:08,456 Investigators worked day and night. Every trace was investigated. 197 00:32:08,571 --> 00:32:11,828 Every phone call and rumor was checked. 198 00:32:13,142 --> 00:32:18,783 All the crazy people were there. Someone in Shreveport confessed. 199 00:32:18,898 --> 00:32:24,760 Two others boasted that they had committed the murders. 200 00:32:26,505 --> 00:32:28,732 What's your name again? 201 00:32:30,467 --> 00:32:32,360 The ghost. 202 00:32:38,350 --> 00:32:43,819 Where did you commit the murders? - South of the city. 203 00:32:44,440 --> 00:32:48,607 And the weapon? - I threw that away. 204 00:32:49,778 --> 00:32:55,487 I can show you. - Now give me an address. 205 00:32:56,076 --> 00:33:02,235 Citizens asked for protection, the fear spread quickly. 206 00:33:05,794 --> 00:33:10,342 I can't hide. - No, something's bothering me. 207 00:33:11,676 --> 00:33:13,320 Tell. 208 00:33:13,945 --> 00:33:18,985 On March 3, Samuel Fuller and attacked Linda Mae Jenkins. 209 00:33:19,200 --> 00:33:25,476 21 days later Emma became Lou Cook and Howard Turner murdered. 210 00:33:25,607 --> 00:33:30,152 The day after tomorrow is Sunday, April 14. 211 00:33:30,320 --> 00:33:36,990 That's exactly 21 days since... - That's enough. You may be right. 212 00:33:37,786 --> 00:33:40,166 Come on, let's go. 213 00:33:53,026 --> 00:34:00,016 Morales wanted to use bait hoping for an attack. 214 00:34:02,769 --> 00:34:09,090 Sparkplug did not understand the command fully and put himself forward as a candidate. 215 00:34:14,282 --> 00:34:17,195 Here come the ladies. 216 00:34:17,868 --> 00:34:21,326 Aren't they hanging a bit crooked, Sparkplug? 217 00:34:22,356 --> 00:34:24,373 Fuck you, Ramsey. 218 00:34:24,542 --> 00:34:29,880 I heard he wore those clothes still had in his closet. 219 00:34:32,792 --> 00:34:34,969 What legs. 220 00:34:36,137 --> 00:34:39,155 Just keep going. 221 00:34:44,020 --> 00:34:45,823 Now cut down. 222 00:34:45,938 --> 00:34:49,702 Remember, keep your head low. 223 00:34:49,817 --> 00:34:53,613 He might have carrying binoculars. 224 00:34:54,739 --> 00:34:59,003 Please contact us first with your snipers. 225 00:34:59,118 --> 00:35:03,497 They'll cover you. Stay alert. 226 00:35:04,749 --> 00:35:06,651 Good luck. 227 00:35:15,427 --> 00:35:21,224 Unity Able? Hello? - Don't forget the antenna. 228 00:35:26,480 --> 00:35:28,253 Unity Able? 229 00:35:30,859 --> 00:35:36,351 Unit Able is ready. - And you, Walt? 230 00:35:36,656 --> 00:35:42,050 I'm looking at you, handsome. - Fuck off and get out. 231 00:35:43,038 --> 00:35:45,682 Calm down, Sparky. 232 00:35:48,710 --> 00:35:51,037 Keep calm. 233 00:35:56,510 --> 00:36:02,371 What are you planning? - This has to look real. 234 00:36:02,516 --> 00:36:07,364 We are lovers. I would like a hug. 235 00:36:07,479 --> 00:36:09,413 Hands at home. 236 00:36:15,947 --> 00:36:20,842 What have you got? Hands at home. 237 00:36:21,344 --> 00:36:25,465 Why is that one now bigger than the other? 238 00:36:28,876 --> 00:36:34,325 So what? I'll kill him before he can touch me. 239 00:36:34,440 --> 00:36:40,023 Didn't you have enough air? blow up the other one? 240 00:36:40,138 --> 00:36:43,954 Don't interfere and pay attention. 241 00:38:28,998 --> 00:38:31,269 Everything seems calm. 242 00:38:32,043 --> 00:38:35,767 Most teenagers are still at the prom. 243 00:38:36,381 --> 00:38:41,623 How long will that take? - Until about half past two. 244 00:38:41,970 --> 00:38:46,546 Patrols from one o'clock in the parking lots. 245 00:38:59,821 --> 00:39:04,502 I like that everyone is having so much fun. 246 00:39:04,617 --> 00:39:10,723 This was a nice climax for that a special year in our school. 247 00:39:10,849 --> 00:39:15,764 I wish all graduates the best. 248 00:39:15,879 --> 00:39:20,037 I wish our freshmen have a nice summer. 249 00:39:20,237 --> 00:39:24,753 Rev. Harden will officiate the evening close with a prayer. 250 00:39:27,474 --> 00:39:29,332 Let's pray. 251 00:39:30,144 --> 00:39:35,117 Lord, we thank you for this this wonderful group of young people. 252 00:39:35,232 --> 00:39:37,820 Bless them in the coming year. 253 00:39:37,935 --> 00:39:43,449 We pray to You, guide us safely back home. Amen. 254 00:40:55,897 --> 00:41:01,207 Nicely played, Peggy. - I'll grab my bag and then we'll go. 255 00:41:43,712 --> 00:41:48,142 Do you have to go home right away? - Just about. 256 00:41:48,284 --> 00:41:52,548 We will to us favorite place to go? 257 00:41:52,663 --> 00:41:56,310 They have us warned right? 258 00:41:56,676 --> 00:41:59,630 That killer is still out there. 259 00:41:59,764 --> 00:42:03,879 We are in the middle of the city. He won't go there. 260 00:42:04,124 --> 00:42:07,573 Well... - Just for a moment? 261 00:42:08,487 --> 00:42:11,270 Okay, just a moment. 262 00:42:30,911 --> 00:42:35,576 It's two o'clock. We must have been wrong. 263 00:42:35,791 --> 00:42:38,037 I hope so. 264 00:42:38,960 --> 00:42:45,711 The difference between tonight and three weeks ago, it rained. 265 00:42:45,926 --> 00:42:50,514 Would there be any rain? have to do with? 266 00:42:51,723 --> 00:42:53,819 Who knows. 267 00:42:54,184 --> 00:42:58,501 Maybe he doesn't do anything because the moon is so bright. 268 00:43:19,627 --> 00:43:23,651 Wait a minute. What time is it? 269 00:43:25,716 --> 00:43:27,617 Let's see. 270 00:43:31,205 --> 00:43:34,549 Twenty to three. - I have to go home. 271 00:43:37,854 --> 00:43:43,005 Five more minutes. - No, I really have to go. 272 00:43:43,229 --> 00:43:48,095 Do you want me to get in trouble? - No, not that. 273 00:47:52,061 --> 00:47:57,011 Please don't hurt me. 274 00:48:09,638 --> 00:48:13,852 Don't hurt me. Please. 275 00:48:24,598 --> 00:48:26,964 Don't hurt me. 276 00:48:41,036 --> 00:48:43,789 Run, Roy. 277 00:49:12,510 --> 00:49:14,801 Walk, Roy. 278 00:50:05,663 --> 00:50:08,229 Don't hurt me. 279 00:50:24,559 --> 00:50:28,521 What are you doing? Don't hurt me, please. 280 00:51:25,679 --> 00:51:28,686 No, don't hurt me. 281 00:52:32,105 --> 00:52:36,665 Where was everyone? - This was a checkpoint. 282 00:52:37,114 --> 00:52:41,199 How often did they come here? - They went in circles. 283 00:52:41,321 --> 00:52:46,087 Each car came to about 20 places, but I don't know how often. 284 00:52:46,202 --> 00:52:52,468 Not often enough. In the middle of the city. Under our noses. 285 00:52:52,583 --> 00:52:58,103 He will soon strike in our office. - We're doing everything possible. 286 00:52:58,304 --> 00:53:04,709 That's not enough. I want that this entire area is being combed. 287 00:53:05,054 --> 00:53:10,291 We will find traces, I don't care how. 288 00:53:10,585 --> 00:53:13,419 I want tracks, understand? 289 00:53:21,822 --> 00:53:28,825 The third murder of the ghost brought well-known reporters to the city. 290 00:53:29,204 --> 00:53:33,318 Life and Look sent them photographers and journalists. 291 00:53:33,482 --> 00:53:39,233 CBS, NBC and the National Broadcaster sent their commentators, 292 00:53:39,348 --> 00:53:43,812 for a national broadcast via local radio 293 00:53:43,927 --> 00:53:50,455 The reward offered was now $8000 for any information, 294 00:53:50,570 --> 00:53:53,704 which led to the arrest of the murderer. 295 00:53:54,884 --> 00:54:01,648 What do you think of the opinion? from prison psychiatrist Kress? 296 00:54:02,321 --> 00:54:03,932 I have no idea. 297 00:54:04,047 --> 00:54:09,512 I think Dr. Kress will really be able to help us. 298 00:54:09,661 --> 00:54:12,438 He should be here any minute. 299 00:54:16,427 --> 00:54:20,829 You know everyone except maybe Captain Morales. 300 00:54:26,638 --> 00:54:32,656 Have you already ordered? The New York steak, please. 301 00:54:35,146 --> 00:54:37,450 I'm glad to meet you. 302 00:54:37,565 --> 00:54:41,853 Quite a few of my patients talk about you. 303 00:54:42,862 --> 00:54:47,984 I have a lot of customers concerned in recent years. 304 00:54:50,303 --> 00:54:54,359 We need a better picture get from the killer. 305 00:54:54,474 --> 00:54:57,588 His motives. His logic. 306 00:54:57,752 --> 00:55:02,425 It's a sadist, led by a strong sexual drive. 307 00:55:02,578 --> 00:55:06,702 You have to realize that your chances are slim. 308 00:55:07,470 --> 00:55:09,165 What do you mean, doctor? 309 00:55:09,280 --> 00:55:14,904 He is between 35 and 40 years old and very intelligent. 310 00:55:15,019 --> 00:55:20,661 There's a good chance you'll never catch it. - I don't believe that. 311 00:55:20,776 --> 00:55:24,826 I'm just describing his profile. 312 00:55:25,072 --> 00:55:27,544 It's a game to him now. 313 00:55:28,467 --> 00:55:34,175 The fact that the entire police force chasing him, 314 00:55:34,290 --> 00:55:38,416 makes him feel that he is important. 315 00:55:39,395 --> 00:55:43,317 He has all the advantages. He knows what's happening. 316 00:55:43,432 --> 00:55:47,973 And you know almost nothing about him. - Excuse me, doctor. 317 00:55:48,178 --> 00:55:53,652 Can I ask you some direct questions? and expect honest answers? 318 00:55:53,767 --> 00:55:55,665 I'll try. 319 00:55:56,604 --> 00:56:00,531 Why did he bit that girl? 320 00:56:00,816 --> 00:56:06,397 Sexual satisfaction. - He didn't force them into relations. 321 00:56:08,115 --> 00:56:11,507 That doesn't turn him on. He's abnormal. 322 00:56:12,244 --> 00:56:17,188 Is he crazy? - Yes, but in an unusual way. 323 00:56:17,433 --> 00:56:21,139 He's fine here live a normal life. 324 00:56:21,254 --> 00:56:23,892 He can be a respected man. 325 00:56:24,007 --> 00:56:29,285 Why does he have his victims not robbed? 326 00:56:29,929 --> 00:56:32,067 He doesn't want that. 327 00:56:32,182 --> 00:56:38,123 Why does he have that trombone used on that girl? 328 00:56:38,438 --> 00:56:42,075 He has a stranger, sadistic imagination. 329 00:56:43,109 --> 00:56:46,546 He does those things because it sets him free. 330 00:56:46,946 --> 00:56:51,227 Will he follow his timetable? - Not necessary. 331 00:56:51,342 --> 00:56:55,841 As the manhunt intensifies, can change its pattern. 332 00:56:55,956 --> 00:57:01,137 Maybe he'll get back to normal and you don't hear from him for years. 333 00:57:01,352 --> 00:57:04,266 That's what makes this case so frustrating. 334 00:57:04,381 --> 00:57:09,284 That murderous lunatic can walking among us. 335 00:57:11,429 --> 00:57:13,152 Don't know. 336 00:57:16,724 --> 00:57:19,567 I've never been so scared. 337 00:57:21,983 --> 00:57:24,764 And you are still afraid. 338 00:57:25,012 --> 00:57:30,211 What did he look like? - I just saw that barker, that's all. 339 00:57:30,408 --> 00:57:35,433 What else did he say? - His car broke down further down the road. 340 00:57:36,080 --> 00:57:41,511 I got a dollar if I took him. I did that too. 341 00:57:41,794 --> 00:57:45,833 We drove back quite a bit. 342 00:57:46,048 --> 00:57:50,730 I asked him where his car was now. 343 00:57:50,845 --> 00:57:55,902 And then I saw his gun. He wanted to go to Lufkin. 344 00:57:56,017 --> 00:58:02,408 I said I didn't have enough gas. - Better watch out, he said. 345 00:58:02,523 --> 00:58:06,951 I've already killed five people in Texarkana, he said. 346 00:58:07,153 --> 00:58:10,708 What did he say to you then? arrived in Lufkin? 347 00:58:10,923 --> 00:58:15,212 I had to get out of the way. I did that too. 348 00:58:15,427 --> 00:58:19,925 Then he asked for my wallet. I said I had no money. 349 00:58:20,040 --> 00:58:26,350 He wanted it anyway and then he looked at my driver's license. 350 00:58:26,465 --> 00:58:32,876 He said: I know exactly now who you are and where you live. 351 00:58:33,221 --> 00:58:37,927 If you tell me about this, I will kill. Then I got really scared. 352 00:58:39,478 --> 00:58:43,069 Don't worry, Mr. Johnson. 353 00:58:43,690 --> 00:58:47,496 You get permanent police surveillance. 354 00:58:47,611 --> 00:58:49,762 Thank you. 355 00:58:52,783 --> 00:58:57,628 Ramsey, I want to go first victims talk. 356 00:58:58,121 --> 00:59:02,913 Maybe they remember something important. 357 00:59:03,168 --> 00:59:05,509 When do you want to do that? 358 00:59:07,439 --> 00:59:12,187 Suspect is armed. Units 2 and 3 are on their way. 359 00:59:12,402 --> 00:59:16,508 Attention all cars near West Seventh 360 00:59:19,067 --> 00:59:21,291 That's near here. 361 00:59:21,721 --> 00:59:24,999 Get it, Sparkplug. 362 00:59:53,094 --> 00:59:55,923 He drives that green car. 363 01:00:05,773 --> 01:00:09,485 We are pursuing the suspect car. 364 01:00:51,153 --> 01:00:54,744 We can't make it through this. Brace yourself. 365 01:01:05,125 --> 01:01:07,103 Get out. 366 01:01:13,258 --> 01:01:17,554 If we don't catch him soon, let's get to it. 367 01:01:37,533 --> 01:01:40,243 Wasn't the captain in front? 368 01:02:07,814 --> 01:02:13,820 Why isn't there one there? sign that the road is a dead end? 369 01:02:14,253 --> 01:02:17,782 Sparkplug, shut up. 370 01:02:28,552 --> 01:02:30,635 Are you okay, Captain? 371 01:02:31,030 --> 01:02:36,302 Rather the ghost then him as a driver. 372 01:02:39,847 --> 01:02:41,083 What's your name? 373 01:02:41,198 --> 01:02:45,148 Eddie Ledoux. You have my papers. 374 01:02:45,477 --> 01:02:50,117 Julie gave me quite a scare. That's why I drove away. 375 01:02:50,232 --> 01:02:54,488 All those police cars. Terrifying. 376 01:02:54,987 --> 01:02:59,507 Where do you live? -New Orleans. All my life. 377 01:02:59,784 --> 01:03:02,951 What are you doing here? - Looking for work. 378 01:03:03,444 --> 01:03:10,220 How long have you been here, Eddie? - Since today. My car is broken. 379 01:03:11,587 --> 01:03:15,877 That car was stolen. He's on the list. 380 01:03:27,562 --> 01:03:31,718 That's him. You are me still owe a dollar. 381 01:03:31,833 --> 01:03:35,446 And ten for that drive to Lufkin. I want my money. 382 01:03:35,737 --> 01:03:38,725 What's that nigger got? He's crazy. 383 01:03:38,840 --> 01:03:45,006 That pale fart is no good. That's the weapon I was talking about. 384 01:03:45,121 --> 01:03:50,136 Are you still in denial? - Yeah, maybe. 385 01:03:50,251 --> 01:03:53,139 Think carefully first. 386 01:03:53,254 --> 01:03:57,494 Have you claimed that you killed five people? 387 01:03:57,609 --> 01:04:00,662 You got me. 388 01:04:00,945 --> 01:04:04,227 I am the ghost. I killed them. 389 01:04:04,532 --> 01:04:08,368 Get the journalists. I confess. 390 01:04:16,444 --> 01:04:22,487 Send a chariot ahead of us. I don't want any journalists later. 391 01:04:24,703 --> 01:04:28,417 It's not him, is it? - Impossible. 392 01:04:28,624 --> 01:04:32,880 He has a long criminal record, but he is not the ghost. 393 01:04:32,995 --> 01:04:36,867 But if he continues to say that, we are in trouble. 394 01:04:36,982 --> 01:04:40,871 If you want, I'll take it to the office. 395 01:04:40,986 --> 01:04:44,066 I sit next to him sit in the backseat. 396 01:04:44,181 --> 01:04:46,302 That can help. 397 01:05:08,459 --> 01:05:10,799 Wait a minute. 398 01:05:11,625 --> 01:05:14,645 I don't ride with him anymore. 399 01:05:31,313 --> 01:05:37,535 Sergeant Griffin convinced Ledoux convince that he was not the perpetrator. 400 01:05:39,796 --> 01:05:43,594 It was summer again in this part of the South. 401 01:05:44,242 --> 01:05:50,431 The people tried not to think to the terror that lay in wait. 402 01:06:09,392 --> 01:06:12,867 It was May 3, 1946. 403 01:07:48,160 --> 01:07:49,908 Floyd? 404 01:07:50,887 --> 01:07:52,557 Floyd? 405 01:07:53,790 --> 01:07:56,533 Did you hear someone outside? 406 01:08:00,172 --> 01:08:02,449 I don't hear anything. 407 01:08:16,972 --> 01:08:20,625 Floyd? Did you drop something? 408 01:08:23,044 --> 01:08:24,630 Floyd? 409 01:08:51,974 --> 01:08:53,886 Central? 410 01:14:40,829 --> 01:14:42,717 Call an ambulance. 411 01:14:47,419 --> 01:14:49,389 Helen Reed survived. 412 01:14:49,504 --> 01:14:55,062 After a critical period, she gradually got better 413 01:14:55,277 --> 01:14:59,765 No one dared to look at the window anymore to stand when it was dark. 414 01:15:07,773 --> 01:15:14,103 The newspaper was no longer delivered before dawn had broken. 415 01:15:14,237 --> 01:15:17,773 The mail came at night no more orders. 416 01:15:19,801 --> 01:15:26,023 150 police cars kept watch streets, alleys and grounds, 417 01:15:26,138 --> 01:15:31,083 all day long, in the largest manhunt ever in this region. 418 01:15:31,297 --> 01:15:36,229 On Friday 25, Saturday 26 and Sunday, May 27, 419 01:15:36,344 --> 01:15:41,484 three weeks after the last murder, nothing happened. 420 01:15:41,599 --> 01:15:43,695 The manhunt became more intense. 421 01:15:43,810 --> 01:15:51,399 Nine police forces in official and anonymous cars patrolled there. 422 01:16:02,120 --> 01:16:06,326 There it was. There, by that door. 423 01:16:17,368 --> 01:16:20,899 Step aside, let the captain pass. 424 01:16:25,026 --> 01:16:28,498 Gentlemen, we have none new information. 425 01:16:28,813 --> 01:16:33,370 We stay day and night follow all possible tracks. 426 01:16:33,485 --> 01:16:36,540 How is Mrs. Reed? 427 01:16:36,655 --> 01:16:42,504 She is gradually getting better. We spoke to her briefly. 428 01:16:42,619 --> 01:16:47,760 She can't track us of the murderer. 429 01:16:47,875 --> 01:16:50,037 She never saw him. 430 01:16:50,152 --> 01:16:56,437 Except for a moment, but he stood too far away and was wearing a mask. 431 01:16:56,733 --> 01:17:02,149 Does a doctor have his son? reported as a suspect? 432 01:17:02,264 --> 01:17:06,508 We checked that. It's not right. 433 01:17:20,949 --> 01:17:27,716 The report shows that the bullets from Reed's body, 434 01:17:27,831 --> 01:17:35,457 are identical to the bullets that Roy Allen and Peggy Loomis met. 435 01:17:35,673 --> 01:17:39,064 So one thing is certain. 436 01:17:39,323 --> 01:17:43,680 He killed three people with the same weapon. 437 01:17:45,266 --> 01:17:49,714 What are we today? - He's four days late. 438 01:17:49,898 --> 01:17:54,963 The last time he took maybe only twenty days. 439 01:17:57,195 --> 01:18:01,441 This time it could be 19 or 22. 440 01:18:03,184 --> 01:18:05,113 Who knows. 441 01:18:05,536 --> 01:18:11,811 He's gone, huh? Withdrawn, or to another city. 442 01:18:11,976 --> 01:18:15,211 There is another possibility. 443 01:18:16,631 --> 01:18:19,977 That he was arrested for another crime. 444 01:18:20,193 --> 01:18:24,572 That guy in Shreveport? - Quite possible. 445 01:18:25,473 --> 01:18:31,932 But he has alibis for the latter two murders. I don't know either. 446 01:18:32,147 --> 01:18:38,299 Five people killed and three almost, and we are no further along. 447 01:18:40,948 --> 01:18:44,017 We'll never catch him, right? 448 01:18:45,035 --> 01:18:48,984 Do you want an official or a personal answer? 449 01:18:50,624 --> 01:18:52,353 Personal. 450 01:18:52,876 --> 01:18:56,287 It will take a miracle. 451 01:18:56,737 --> 01:19:01,437 Stolen car found on Highway 82, Plank Road. 452 01:19:01,552 --> 01:19:06,483 Texan license plate. Black two-door Chevrolet. 453 01:19:06,598 --> 01:19:11,155 This is Unit 2. Can you repeat the description? 454 01:19:11,270 --> 01:19:17,394 A black two-door coupe Chevrolet, model 1939 455 01:19:17,509 --> 01:19:19,409 Thank you. 456 01:19:19,778 --> 01:19:25,092 I saw that car when I met Emma Cook and found Howard Turner. 457 01:19:26,827 --> 01:19:31,140 This could be our miracle. Come on. 458 01:19:51,519 --> 01:19:54,464 It's the same color. 459 01:19:55,315 --> 01:19:58,119 And exactly the same model. 460 01:19:58,234 --> 01:20:01,830 How far are we here from the river? 461 01:20:02,238 --> 01:20:06,519 About a mile and a half. - Do people live there? 462 01:20:06,712 --> 01:20:11,649 Not that I know of. There is only that old sand pit. 463 01:20:11,764 --> 01:20:16,613 Are young people coming there? - It used to be, but probably not anymore. 464 01:20:17,896 --> 01:20:22,679 Tell Sheriff Barker that he sends out sniffer dogs. 465 01:20:41,362 --> 01:20:47,098 That well can't be far off. - We're moving closer carefully. 466 01:24:13,827 --> 01:24:17,076 He has a few minutes head start. 467 01:24:20,042 --> 01:24:22,539 He's outsmarted us again. 468 01:24:26,590 --> 01:24:31,378 There is one advantage. He knows we were here. 469 01:24:31,845 --> 01:24:34,203 Now the sniffer dogs. 470 01:25:11,369 --> 01:25:15,450 The dogs were fast lost track in this swamp, 471 01:25:15,565 --> 01:25:19,332 the damp wilderness of Southern Arkansas. 472 01:25:19,794 --> 01:25:24,891 It is said that these swamps be life-threatening. 473 01:25:25,149 --> 01:25:31,964 But the ghost disappeared in this swamp on that autumn day of 1946 474 01:25:32,907 --> 01:25:36,964 Nobody knows what's going on has become his. 475 01:25:37,079 --> 01:25:43,853 According to some, he was arrested and imprisoned for another crime. 476 01:25:44,044 --> 01:25:47,554 Others think he perished in the swamp. 477 01:25:47,965 --> 01:25:51,212 Texarkana is still not much has changed. 478 01:25:51,327 --> 01:25:56,629 If you were to ask these people what has become of the murderer, 479 01:25:56,974 --> 01:26:02,874 they would say he is still here. And walks around freely. 480 01:26:13,757 --> 01:26:18,312 Captain Morales stayed looking for the ghost. 481 01:26:18,428 --> 01:26:21,316 He returned that year back to Texas, 482 01:26:21,431 --> 01:26:25,070 and searched for another ten years to evidence, 483 01:26:25,185 --> 01:26:28,615 in this extreme puzzling matter. 484 01:26:28,730 --> 01:26:33,448 He is now retired and lives in Dallas, Texas. 485 01:26:34,052 --> 01:26:39,872 Chief Sullivan was re-elected three times. He died in 1970 486 01:26:40,101 --> 01:26:47,877 Sheriff Barker was also re-elected many times. He worked on this case until his death. 487 01:26:48,359 --> 01:26:53,606 Mrs Reed is now leading again a normal life in Texarkana. 488 01:26:53,782 --> 01:26:57,362 Sammy Fuller and Linda Mae Jenkins have moved. 489 01:26:57,477 --> 01:27:00,048 Nobody knows where they live now. 490 01:27:00,263 --> 01:27:06,388 Deputy Ramsey was later appointed to police officer in Miller County. 491 01:27:06,503 --> 01:27:09,366 He died in 1973. 492 01:27:10,326 --> 01:27:15,526 Translation: Wess Lee Sync: Oliver Klozoff