Introduction
In the spring of 1946, the tranquil twin cities of Texarkana, straddling the Texas-Arkansas border, were gripped by a series of brutal attacks that would come to be known as the "Texarkana Moonlight Murders." Among the victims was 17-year-old Polly Ann Moore, whose life was tragically cut short in a crime spree that has remained unsolved for decades. This article delves into the details surrounding Moore's murder, the subsequent investigation, and the enduring legacy of the case.
The Second Attack: The Tragic Fate of Richard Griffin and Polly Ann Moore
On the evening of March 23, 1946, Richard Griffin, 29, and his girlfriend, Polly Ann Moore, were found dead in Griffin's car on a secluded road near Texarkana. The couple had been shot in the back of the head, and their bodies were discovered by a passing motorist the following morning. This brutal double homicide sent shockwaves through the community and marked the second attack in the series attributed to the elusive "Phantom Killer."...Read More
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