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See any errors? Let us know!Kenneth Allen McDuff: The Broomstick Killer
Early Life and Background
Kenneth Allen McDuff, born on March 21, 1946, in Rosebud, Texas, was an American serial killer known as "The Broomstick Killer." Raised in a privileged household, McDuff displayed violent tendencies from a young age. His criminal record began with burglaries before escalating to murder.The Broomstick Murders
On August 6, 1966, McDuff, along with accomplice Roy Dale Green, committed the infamous "Broomstick Murders." The victims were:- Robert Brand: Shot in the head.
- Marcus Dunnam: Shot in the head.
- Edna Louise Sullivan: Raped and strangled with a broomstick.
Parole and Subsequent Crimes
McDuff was paroled in 1989, leading to a new spree of violence. Between 1989 and 1992, he raped and murdered multiple women. Some of his victims included:- Brenda Thompson: Last seen in October 1991, attempting to escape from McDuff's car.
- Regina "Gina" Moore: Disappeared shortly after Thompson.
- Colleen Reed: Abducted from a car wash in December 1991.
Victims
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Confirmed Victims: (9)
Robert Brand Age: (17), Date of Death: 1966-08-06 ...View 8 additional victims
Links to Additional Sources (8)
See any mistakes? Let us know!Killer's Details
Kenneth Allen
Mcduff
March 21, 1946 Rosebud, Texas, United States
November 17, 1998 (aged 52) Huntsville, Texas, United States
Executed by lethal injection
6 4 (1.93m)
Male
White
The Broomstick Killer, The Broomstick Murderer
Murder (1968), Capital murder (1993)
Death, commuted to life with parole (1966), Death (1993)
9-14+
August 6, 1966 - March 1, 1992
Texas
May 4, 1992 (final time)
Texas State Penitentiary (Huntsville Unit) — Huntsville, Texas
07/03/2025
