TX TX - Houston, 'Swimsuit Boy' WhtMale 15-19, UP4547, Dean Corll victim, Aug'73

[onceuponadecember]

I think Corll killed Swimsuit Boy most likely between August - December 1971.
IMO

 

[onceuponadecember]

Sorry for being a burden to your alert/inbox system on Swimsuit Boy y'all, but I did a little more research. I found a wonderful diagram of the shed graveyard and our boy was buried in the back. I think that Doe was killed in the colder months from 1970 to 1971. Doe was clustered near a lot of the 1971 victims, so it appears he probably died then IMO. Doe appears to have also been found in a fetal position. I have a feeling that Doe might've met Corll and/or Brooks at the beach that day, considering the fact that he had a swimsuit on his remains. Maybe he was headed to or from the beach, who knows? I really am disappointed after hearing LE's choice to choose another way of identifying Doe, but we aren't in their shoes, though.

 

[MadMcGoo]

Sorry for being a burden to your alert/inbox system on Swimsuit Boy y'all, but I did a little more research. I found a wonderful diagram of the shed graveyard and our boy was buried in the back. I think that Doe was killed in the colder months from 1970 to 1971. Doe was clustered near a lot of the 1971 victims, so it appears he probably died then IMO. Doe appears to have also been found in a fetal position. I have a feeling that Doe might've met Corll and/or Brooks at the beach that day, considering the fact that he had a swimsuit on his remains. Maybe he was headed to or from the beach, who knows? I really am disappointed after hearing LE's choice to choose another way of identifying Doe, but we aren't in their shoes, though.

You are NOT a burden! Trust me. I, for one, am very much appreciative of any eyes that look upon this case. Your observations are great.

 

[onceuponadecember]

You are NOT a burden! Trust me. I, for one, am very much appreciative of any eyes that look upon this case. Your observations are great.

Aw, thanks. As a teacher, I am constantly surveying for signs of abuse, neglect, etc. I make sure my kids aren't in danger.

 

[MadMcGoo]

Aw, thanks. As a teacher, I am constantly surveying for signs of abuse, neglect, etc. I make sure my kids aren't in danger.

You sound like a great teacher!!

I sincerely wish these kids had good teachers. Maybe they did, I don’t know. I just feel really bad for these boys.

 

[onceuponadecember]

You sound like a great teacher!!

I sincerely wish these kids had good teachers. Maybe they did, I don’t know. I just feel really bad for these boys.

Yeah, it’s hard to figure out which teachers cared and didn’t care. One of my best friends’ teacher lended her a coat when she didn’t have one, which inspired me to do the same for a girl in my class who didn’t have one (her parents were devastatingly poor).

 

[Molly's Mom]

I'm so glad to see this thread is busy. My mom knew Elmer Wayne Henley, another Corll accomplice, and she knew Michael Baulch, a victim. She has told me the story over and over about Michael being at church one week and not there the next.

 

[Alleykins]

I'm so glad to see this thread is busy. My mom knew Elmer Wayne Henley, another Corll accomplice, and she knew Michael Baulch, a victim. She has told me the story over and over about Michael being at church one week and not there the next.

That's got to be haunting for her.

 

[onceuponadecember]

Besides the Catalina shorts, does anyone think this boy was actually not from Texas?

 

[onceuponadecember]

I've narrowed down the PMI for Swimsuit Boy by information on the boat shed rental and Henley's involvement. I think this boy died between August 1970 and December 1971, due to the fact Dean had the shed rental no earlier than August 1970.
IMO

 

[onceuponadecember]

In my best guess, I think Swimsuit Boy was probably murdered after Haney, as this is when he started digging in the back.

 

[MadMcGoo]

I've narrowed down the PMI for Swimsuit Boy by information on the boat shed rental and Henley's involvement. I think this boy died between August 1970 and December 1971, due to the fact Dean had the shed rental no earlier than August 1970.
IMO

Good observations! I show the boat shed was rented on November 17, 1970. I’m using the info on my spreadsheet, and it’s been awhile since I did my deep dive, but I think that’s right.

 

[onceuponadecember]

I've read about WS users trying to match cases before, so I decided to give it a go myself:
I think Swimsuit Boy could be James Stanford:

Here are some physical similarities:

• Similar facial structure
• JD was 15-19: James was 16
• Both had brown hair

Differences:

• James was 6'3 and 125 lbs (I think this might be false, who is 6'3 and that thin- that makes his BMI around 15.23)
• The distance between Missouri and Texas

"OMG" similarities:

• James once mentioned joining a convent in California or Texas (The trunks were from California possibly)
• JD was originally estimated to be on the younger side of 15-17 (James fits this range perfectly!)

(Also, that narrows Doe's death from November 17, 1970 - December 31, 1971)

 

[MadMcGoo]

I've read about WS users trying to match cases before, so I decided to give it a go myself:
I think Swimsuit Boy could be James Stanford:

Here are some physical similarities:

• Similar facial structure
• JD was 15-19: James was 16
• Both had brown hair

Differences:

• James was 6'3 and 125 lbs (I think this might be false, who is 6'3 and that thin?)
• The distance between Missouri and Texas

"OMG" similarities:

• James once mentioned joining a convent in California or Texas (The trunks were from California possibly)
• JD was originally estimated to be on the younger side of 15-17 (James fits this range perfectly!)

(Also, that narrows Doe's death from November 17, 1970 - December 31, 1971)

The height has always threw me when trying to compare James to anyone. Seems a little tall for that age/weight, but I think it’s possible. It looks like a potential match otherwise. Is he listed as an exclusion? I seem to have locked myself out of my NamUs account...again.

 

[onceuponadecember]

The height has always threw me when trying to compare James to anyone. Seems a little tall for that age/weight, but I think it’s possible. It looks like a potential match otherwise. Is he listed as an exclusion? I seem to have locked myself out of my NamUs account...again.

I don't recall so. I really think this could be James

 

[MadMcGoo]

I don't recall so. I really think this could be James

It can’t hurt to submit!

 

[onceuponadecember]

It can’t hurt to submit!

So from what I have read, I send a report in on Doe Network?

 

[MadMcGoo]

So from what I have read, I send a report in on Doe Network?

I find that the most convenient, but you can call/email any of the agencies or reps for either/both cases. Here’s the form for Doe Network. Hope this helps!

Potential Match Submission To Panel

 

[onceuponadecember]

I find that the most convenient, but you can call/email any of the agencies or reps for either/both cases. Here’s the form for Doe Network. Hope this helps!

Potential Match Submission To Panel

Just sent in my match! I hope for the best, as I would never want this to ever happen to any of my own students.

 

[MadMcGoo]

Just sent in my match! I hope for the best, as I would never want this to ever happen to any of my own students.

Thanks for taking the time! These are horrible crimes, I’d never wish this on anyone.