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. Or her reason to help people. (Biography.com Editors, 2015). It was very bruised - lots of cuts across her face. Maturino Resendiz is a native of Mexico who crossed illegally into the United States for years, hopping on trains to get around the country. I said, "He's wearing a white button-down shirt." We had a great time growing up together. 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. United States government records show that he had been deported to Mexico at least four times since first entering the U.S. in 1973. It was almost like my worst nightmare coming true. And not that he cared, because I don't think he did. He is believed to have had a difficult childhood and ran away from home at a young age to escape his . I'm running. And so I was like, I graduated from college. Angel Maturino Resendiz was once the most wanted man in America. Four days later, he's in a different state. I talk about the trial as the hardest day of my life. The suspect at that point had been identified as Rafael Resendez Ramirez. He was continuing to kill. What I was most worried about, I think, was seeing him again. I testified as to the evidence at the scene, presented the pictures And then, lastly, Holly testified as the only surviving victim. Some of the stolen items that had been removed from his victims' homes were returned by his wife and mother after his surrender. Chris and I were looking at each other I think in disbelief that this was actually going on. It was very hard to accept the fact that I lived through this and Chris didn't. I don't deserve to cause you pain. The sketch was the best thing we had and the DNA evidence, of course. He had at least 1 sister, Manuela, Albuquerque, New Mexico. It was held here in Houston. The Railroad Killer shot Morber in the back of the head with a shotgun, before Morbers 57-year-old daughter, Carolyn Frederick arrived. We opened on Sept. 2, 2008, and we have served over 300 victims since that time. Holly Dunn: It was very dark and you couldn't see very well. He did not deserve to live among us. And I woke up during the middle of the night screaming and crying. Criminal Minds Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. The FBI task force was stunned to find that ngel Maturino Resndiz had been rounded up and deported eight times in a mere 18 months most unbelievably on June 2, 1999, when state and federal warrants were out and intensive efforts were underway to catch him. It was about the second night of classes. The FBI linked the Railroad Killer to at least 15 murders across several states in the 1990s and only one woman survived to tell the tale, after being beaten, raped, and left for dead. It became the first of his many entries into the United States. He was so different at trial. ngel Maturino Resndiz was born on August 1, 1959 in Izcar de Matamoros, Puebla, Mexico. I know I allowed the Devil to rule my life. 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.. 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. And I think the - amount of pressure that was put on him, ultimately led to him to have to make a choice. You know, "I really have a family that wants to see me again." He also took jewelry, cash, valuables and other items and gave them to his wife in Mexico. She had a broken eye socket, a broken jaw. According to Justice Department documents, Resndiz was born on Aug. 1, 1959, in Puebla, Mexico, as ngel Leoncio Reyes Recendis. And not knowing, I assume, whether he was gonna show up or not, if he was gonna show up armed. ngel Maturino Resndiz : biography August 1, 1960 - June 27, 2006 (aged 46) 9. Stars ngel Maturino Resndiz (archive footage) Ken Macha Ramon Laval See production, box office & company info Add to Watchlist Photos Add photo Top cast Edit ngel Maturino Resndiz Self - Serial Killer I don't want another dead body. I think I put my hand up to block it. Resendiz is escorted from the courtroom after receiving an execution date on Friday, Jan. 6, 2006, in Houston. A rock from our crime scene and a railroad spike that I got from down in Texas. Some of the stolen items that had been removed from his victims' homes were returned by his wife and mother after his surrender. And that - that was, you know, a very scary time, because I just - I felt - I knew that he knew I was still alive. So, I could never get someone to hear my screams or run fast enough. That they're not going through what - what has happened to them alone. His birth name was ngel Leoncio Reyes Recendis. Det. He became known as "The Railroad (or Railway) Killer" as most of his crimes were committed near railroads . Det. She decided to make it her reason to live. So it was very startling to see someone come out that was crouched behind an electrical box. And we started walking along the tracks. Resendiz took the victim's cash and fled the scene in the victim's jeep. Honestly. 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. One of Holly Dunn's sandals lays in the ditch near the railroad tracks where Resendiz brutally attacked her and Chris Maier. But once he was free, his killings continued anew. Bludgeoned to death with the same shotgun used in the Morber killing. An amount of time passed, and you see a pickup truck drivin' up, drivin' across the bridge. They saw all the indications that he knew what he was doing was wrong, and then they ultimately convicted him of capital murder. United States government records show that he had been deported to Mexico at least four times since first entering the U.S. in 1973. Jurors would eventually reject his plea of not guilty by reason and insanity and would convict him and sentence him to death. I get support through victims that come through Holly's House. Neil Patmore is a former police officer, and private investigator. And it's gotta be about gettin' this guy dead. And when we got to an electrical box beside the tracks a man came out from behind it. And she was also the victim of a sexual assault. Drew Carter, Texas Ranger: He was nicknamed by the media as "The Railroad Killer." Most of his victims were found covered with a blanket or otherwise obscured from immediate view. He was nicknamed "The Railroad Killer" because all the killings occurred near train tracks. Angel Maturino Resendiz in court. He was housed in the Polunsky Unit in West Livingston, Texas awaiting execution. Some also involved sexual *ault. It's like somebody took a black magic marker and colored his eyes. Devon Anderson: And I had been waiting to see this guy. But ultimately it was determined his name was Angel Maturino Resendiz. He murdered at least 16 or 15 people. 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. Condemned serial killer ngel Maturino Resndiz, the drifter dubbed the Railroad Killer, being escorted from a Houston courtroom after receiving an execution date. Having also confessed to eight other murders, Resndiz was sentenced to death, following an automatic appeal. Despite an appeal pending with the 5th U.S. 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. Look at me. I ripped Chris' gag off of his mouth. Another detective and I were sent over to the University of Kentucky Hospital to check in on the victim. On July 13, Resndiz met with Drew Carter and surrendered himself. The FBI linked him to at least 15 violent murders, including several in and around Houston. Det. We of course said, "We don't have any money, we're poor college kids". Resndiz took sentimental items and also laid out the victims' driver's licenses to learn about their lives. Police found her Jeep Cherokee in San Antonio with Resendiz' fingerprints on the steering column. Craig Sorrell, Lexington Police Dept: We knew then we had a serial killer on the loose. I got my hands untied. He had gotten the ultimate penalty. I don't even remember exactly what I said or how long it took. You don't have to. Because he couldn't get - his arms were all tied up in his backpack. 2017 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Supposedly the boyfriend of the previous victim. Can you get untied?" There'd be days that I would literally cry to him. I feel like through helping others they're helping me. I was like, "Okay, well, you know, what's gonna happen is gonna happen. And I hoped that he experienced some of the fear - that Holly did. I keep a little bit of a reminder on my desk. Craig Sorrell: The FBI, all the local agencies, the different areas, everybody was running leads. Then, delve into the mystery of the Chicago Strangler. In June of 1999, after being identified as the killer, he was placed in the Top Ten of the FBI's Most Wanted list and a reward of $50,000 (which just some days later was raised to $125,000). Because there's no victim to stand in front of you to tell you what they experienced, what they went through. The writing, I found, really helped me deal with what had happened. Resndiz's first known murder occurred in 1986 when he killed a homeless woman and her boyfriend. September 2, 2017 / 7:17 PM I just would love to know what he - what he thought when he found that out. For me to be able to say, "You didn't destroy me." His mother, Virginia de Maturino. And thinking, "I'm going to die.". I fought him. Angel Maturino Resndiz - Birth Chart Gender: Male Date of Birth: 1 August 1959 - 05:00h Birth place: Izcar de Matamoros Country: MX, Mexico Age: 46 years Sun: Leo Moon: Can ASC: Can Life Path: 6 Compatibility Death: 27 June 2006 (Cause: Execution by Lethal injection) Occupation: serial killer [1][2][3][4], By illegally jumping on and off trains within and across Mexico, Canada and the United States, generally crossing borders illegally, Resndiz was able to evade authorities for a considerable time. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. It was a Thursday night. I have felt so guilty to not be there, to know that your sister is begging for her life. Resndiz stated that he met the woman at a homeless shelter. United States government records show that he had been deported to Mexico at least four times since first entering the U.S. in 1973. His last words were: "I want to ask if it is in your heart to forgive me. 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. I realized that my mouth wasn't shutting right. On July 12, 1999, a Texas Ranger, Drew Carter, accompanied by Manuela and a spiritual guide, met up with Resndiz on a bridge connecting El Paso, Texas with Ciudad Jurez, Chihuahua. Morber was shot to death with a shotgun and Frederick bludgeoned with that weapon. Circuit Court of Appeals, Resndiz's death warrant was signed for the murder of Claudia Benton. Railroad tracks wind their way through Weimar, Texas, past the Weimar United Church of Christ. Angel Maturino Resendez, 39 years old, was apprehended early this month . And after ngel Maturino Resndiz escaped capture several times by being voluntary deportated back to Mexico, it would take the combined effort of an FBI task force and the Railroad Killers own sister to finally bring him to justice in 1999. They just stapled on top of her hair. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Craig Sorrell: They were able, through fingerprint analysis, to have a suspect. September 2, 2017 / 11:05 PM Money was sometimes left at the scene. But I just buckled down and just decided - it's gotta be about the victims. Angel Maturino Resendiz pleaded not guilty today to the charge that he murdered a doctor in her Houston home in December. Nobody else could speak out against him in first person. The Railroad Killer, otherwise known as Angel Maturino Resendiz, was born in Mexico in 1959. Resndiz provided an unused alias and a different date of birth, and with authorities unaware there was a warrant for his arrest in connection with several murders, Resndiz was voluntarily returned to Mexico the following day. In adulthood, he spent a total of 11 years in American prisons for crimes such as assault, auto theft, firearm possession, and burglary. Video: "48 Hours" Live to Tell: The Railroad Killer. He went through his backpack and didn't find anything that he wanted. We had split seconds in where - our attacker would go back up to the tracks and we were down in the grass. Heather Dunn Niemeier, Holly's sister: Her face was disoriented. He ultimately pleaded not guilt by reason of insanity. Convicted on at least nine occasions for serious felonies, including burglary, Resndiz would be deported after he served his sentence then head right back to the U.S. to resume his criminal activities. On July 13, 1999, Resndiz, accompanied by family, surrendered on an El Paso border-crossing bridge, shaking Ranger Carters hand. numerous female homicides in Ciudad Jurez, TruTV Crime Library articles about Resndiz, The International Justice Project's biography of Resndiz, People magazine online article about Resndiz, Texas Execution Information Center article about Resndiz, The Crime Web's December timeline article that mentions Resndiz, Unspecified date in 1986, Bexar County, Texas: An unnamed homeless woman and her boyfriend, July 19, 1991, Lexington, Kentucky: Michael White, 33. It was between 1:00 and 2:00. So the judge sentenced him to death. Money was sometimes left at the scene. Holly Dunn: I felt, I guess, relieved. Resndiz tried to steal Konvicka's car but could not find the car keys. Holly Dunn: And I knew that I was going to testify. She would learn that her attacker was responsible for a multi-state killing spree. Chad Goetz, University Senior: It was - probably 1:00, 2:00 in the morning. Lawsuits claim it wrecked their teeth. Resndiz's sister, Manuela, had seen her brother's FBI's Most Wanted Poster and feared that her brother might kill someone else, or be killed by the FBI, so she contacted the police. The broken eye socket, there was nothing they could do. I tried to scream. They actually kind of just realigned it. : "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 Aug. 29, 1997 Christopher Maier, a 21-year-old junior at the University of Kentucky, killed as he and his 23-year-old girlfriend, were taking a shortcut from one party to another. Devon Anderson: And I wish I could've seen his face when he heard that someone was living. 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. She has led our family in how we have recovered from this and it could have gone a completely different way where our family was devastated by this, but instead, we are so happy for how she's led her life. He was transported by the Rangers back to Houston to face charges. It's gotta be about convincing a jury to give him the death penalty, because he so richly deserved it and earned it. FBI. In fact, over a 20-year period, Resndiz was deported or voluntarily returned to Mexico 17 times, having illegally entered the U.S. using a series of aliases. To mark the 20-year anniversary of her survival, Holly Dunn has written a book due out in November 2017. A sheriff confers with accused serial killer. *ociated Press. By illegally jumping on and off trains within and across Mexico, Canada and the United States, generally crossing borders illegally, Resndiz was able to evade authorities for a considerable time. Left viciously beaten by a large object and suffering multiple facial fractures, Dunn became the lone survivor of the Railroad Killer. At age 20, college junior Holly Dunn came face-to-face with an infamous serial killer who earned his nickname by choosing victims along the railroad tracks. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Like, all right, you know, is this gonna happen? As soon as I could get the surgery to get my jaw wired shut and my jaw fixed, my parents took me home. After each murder, he would linger in the homes for a while, mainly to eat. Most victims were found covered with something or obscured from view in some other way. And he would just listen to me. They didn't know where he was. So, I was afraid. The Terrifying True Story Of Railroad Killer ngel Maturino Resndiz. It felt like I'd finally had my chance. Devon Anderson: It was early in the morning, and Drew was on one side of the International Bridge, waiting. I knew that I had to heal physically first. And so, we were talking to each other, trying to figure out how we were going to get away Because Chris kept saying, "You know if you can get yourself untied get away, run away." That really is probably the part that I try the hardest and can't forget. A daytime photo of Holly Dunn and Chris Maier's crime scene. I felt that. I tried to hit him. Angel Maturino Resendiz. When the crimes were connected forensically and by VICAP, a manhunt started. We had that special bond that you hear people talk about. Crime Library. Resndiz had many aliases but was chiefly known and sought after as Rafael Resendez-Ramirez. 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And they - I mean, I literally - I felt my hearing going into my head. Right after this attack happened, I just wanted to lay in bed and not get out of bed again. In Shulenburg, he used that same pickax to kill 73-year-old Josephine Konvicka, leaving the weapon embedded in Konvickas head. The Sirnics' red, Bludgeoned to death with a pickaxe in her apartment. For them to know that they're not alone. I know I allowed the Devil to rule my life. I'm lucky enough to have my amazing husband and have Chris be a part of our lives. ngel Maturino Resndiz : biography August 1, 1960 - June 27, 2006 (aged 46) During a court appearance, Resndiz accused Carter of lying under oath because his (Resndiz's) family was under the impression that he would be spared the death penalty; however, Resndiz's ultimate fate would be decided by the jury, not Carter.http . But, at some point, I got up, and I realized that he was gone. After waking up after the attack, Dunn walked barefoot over rocks and broken glass on the tracks to get to a house seeking help. I said, "Do you have friends? So he's like the boogeyman coming into your house. You do not deserve this. I won't tell anybody what happened here, just don't hurt me.". I told all the details of what I knew, what I remembered. He would look - he'd look at everybody in there. ", I was staring at every scar he had, every tattoo he had. I wish I could've seen his face when he knew she was comin' to testify against him. She spent five days in a hospital before returning home to Indiana to recover. And there is nothing there. ngel Maturino Resndiz was strapped to a gurney and executed by lethal injection on June 27, 2006 (per NBC News ). What do you want? Local news report: The dragnet for the suspected rail riding serial killer now stretches from Ohio to the Mexican border. After being raped, beaten and stabbed, Holly somehow found the will to survive. Some family members of murder victim Josephine Konvicka, stand in prayer during a memorial service for victims of accused serial killer Angel Maturino Resendiz the day after his arrest. Shot in the head with a shotgun. Holly Dunn: I remember they weren't talking about Chris. And out of the corner of my eye just glimpsed something go across the front yard. I'm a different person today because this happened. We sat there and talked for a while, I'm not sure how long, but we got up to leave and go back to the party. March 23, Ocala, Florida: Jesse Howell and Wendy Von Huben: July, Colton, California: An unidentified transient, October 4, Hughes Springs, Texas: Leafie Mason, 81, December 17, Western University Place, Texas: Claudia Benton, 39, Fayette County, Texas: Josephine Konvicka, 73. Her attacker used it to tie her hands behind her back. In their house, situated behind the church and near the railroad tracks, Resndiz beat Norman and Karen Sirnic to death with a sledgehammer as they slept, then sexually assaulted Karen. I thank God for having patience in me. Holly Dunn's belt lies discarded along the railroad tracks in Lexington, Ky. Not so much as a reminder of the largest case I worked, but more a reminder that if you stick with a case and follow up on everything that you can be successful. Resndiz was tried and sentenced to death for the Benton murder. My friend's still out there.". When the last appeal was denied, he was put to death in June 2006. 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. The same month, a Texas Ranger, Drew Carter, contacted Manuela, Resndiz's sister who lived in Albuquerque, New Mexico and to whom he was close. Maturino Resendiz was sentenced to death for the December 1998. rape and murder of a Houston-area physician. Craig Sorrell: For two years we had operated under the belief that his name was Rafael Resendez Ramirez. Craig Sorrell, Lexington Police Dept. It's a nonprofit center in Evansville, Ind. Benton, a pediatric neurologist at the Baylor College of Medicine, was raped, stabbed, and bludgeoned repeatedly after he entered her home, which is near the Union Pacific railroad tracks. They took a motorcycle trip together, bringing a gun along to fire for target practice. I could work through my emotions and that really helped me in my healing process. Drew Carter of the Texas Rangers, arrives at Hobby Airport in Houston on Tuesday, July 13, 1999, after turning himself in to Carter in El Paso. At age 14, he illegally entered Florida, before being deported in 1976. This man had no friends. Dunn managed to free her hands at one point, but couldn't get her feet untied. At the time of his arrest, Resendiz was suspected in nine slayings near railroad tracks in Texas, Kentucky and Illinois. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Resndiz killed at least 15 people with rocks, a pickaxe, and other blunt objects, mainly in their homes. Craig Sorrell: Holly described the suspect as a male, possibly Hispanic. But me, as a person, I'm eternal. Maybe this is what I had been running from in all those dreams as a child - this horrific story that happened to my sister.". Holly Dunn: I definitely feel like I have another opportunity at life. Resndiz said that he shot and killed the woman for disrespecting him. I mean, who knew? Today, Holly Dunn Pendleton, Angel Maturino Resendiz's sole survivor, lives her life as a survivor - not a victim - and dedicates herself to helping other victims of sexual violence. 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I don't deserve to cause you pain. I walked about 200 yards or so maybe on the rocks along the tracks. I wanted to put him down. The first question that the prosecutor asked me on the stand was "What did you do last weekend?" This dental device was sold to fix patients' jaws. On the night of Aug, 29, 1997, in Lexington, Kentucky, young couple Christopher Maier and Holly Dunn were walking along railway tracks back to a party near the University of Kentucky when Resndiz suddenly emerged from a crouched position behind a metal electrical box. That's when he took that weapon that he had, and he held it to my neck and he said, "Look how easily I could kill you." ", 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.". Benton was soon found beaten to death with a statue in her bedroom and Resndiz was far from finished. 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