Edward Harold Bell

Serial Killer

Edward Harold Bell: A Chilling Tale of Crime

Early Life and Background

Edward Harold Bell was born on May 26, 1939, in Texas, USA. He had a troubled childhood, marked by physical abuse from his father and other family members. Despite these hardships, Bell graduated from Columbus High School and later earned a degree in physical education from Texas A&M University.

Criminal Activities

Bell's criminal activities began in the 1960s. He was first arrested in 1966 for exposing himself to young girls. Over the years, he continued to commit similar offenses, leading to multiple arrests and psychiatric treatments.

The Murder of Larry Dickens

On August 24, 1978, Bell shot and killed Larry Dickens, an ex-Marine, in Pasadena, Texas. Dickens had confronted Bell for exposing himself to a group of neighborhood girls. Bell was arrested shortly after the murder but managed to escape and remained a fugitive for 14 years. ...Read More

Confirmed Victims: (1)

Larry Dickens Age: (26), Date of Death: 1978-08-24

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Suspected Victims:

Colette Wilson Age: (13), Date of Death: June 17, 1971

Rhonda Johnson Age: (14), Date of Death: August 1971

Sharon Shaw Age: (14), Date of Death: August 1971

Debbie Ackerman Age: (15), Date of Death: November 15, 1971

Maria Johnson Age: (15), Date of Death: November 15, 1971

Kimberly Pitchford Age: (16), Date of Death: January 3, 1973

Georgia Geer Age: (14), Date of Death: September 6, 1974

Brooks Bracewell Age: (12), Date of Death: September 6, 1974

Edward Harold Bell - Wikipedia

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