Leon Corneal Holston

Serial Killer

Leon Corneal Holston: A Detailed Account of His Crimes

Early Life and Initial Crime

Leon Corneal Holston was born on April 20, 1950, in Pompano Beach, Florida. His criminal activities began at a young age, marking a disturbing pattern of violence.

First Known Murder

• Victim: Willie Gene Morss, 5 years old
• Date: 1964
• Location: Pompano Beach, Florida
• Details: At the age of 14, Holston was convicted of raping and killing 5-year-old Willie Gene Morss. He was subsequently sent to the Dozier School for Boys. After serving approximately 14 months, he was released due to reported good behavior.

Subsequent Murders

Upon his release, Holston's violent tendencies resurfaced, leading to the tragic deaths of several young boys.

• Victim: Julian Marion Foxworth, 11 years old
• Date: May 1, 1966
• Location: Pompano Beach, Florida
• Details: Holston sexually assaulted and stabbed Julian multiple times. The autopsy confirmed that the cause of death was hemorrhaging and shock from the stab wounds. Holston attempted to deflect blame by inventing a fictitious character named "Johnnie Dollar," but psychiatric evaluations revealed this was a creation of Holston's own mind. He was convicted of first-degree murder without recommendation of mercy and was sentenced to death.

• Victim: Taylor "Tally" McNeil, 13 years old
• Date: May 1966
• Location: Pompano Beach, Florida
• Details: Holston confessed to the murder of Tally McNeil, revealing that he had stabbed the boy multiple times. Disturbingly, he admitted to returning to the corpse multiple times post-mortem. Despite his confession, Holston was never tried for this particular murder.

• Victim: William White, 13 years old
• Date: May 1, 1966
• Location: Pompano Beach, Florida
• Details: Holston was implicated in the murder of William White, who was found stabbed to death. While evidence pointed towards Holston's involvement, he was not formally charged for this crime.

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Confirmed Victims: (3)

Willie Gene Morss Age: (5), Date of Death: 1964-05-05

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Suspected Victims:

William White Age: (13), Date of Death: May 1, 1966

Holston v. State :: 1968 :: Florida Supreme Court Decisions

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