The Serial Killer's Apprentice

About The Serial Killer's Apprentice: The documentary explores the story of Elmer Wayne Henley Jr., an accomplice to the infamous Houston serial killer, Dean Corll, also known as "The Candyman Killer." The program features an in-depth, never-before-seen interview with Henley, who speaks for the first time in over 50 years about his involvement in the murders. It examines the psychological dynamic between a predator and a vulnerable teenager and how Henley was groomed to become an accomplice in one of the worst serial murder cases in U.S. history.

Genres

Documentary

Release date

August 17, 2025

Status

Released

Series status

Ongoing

Quality

WEB-DL

Dub / voiceover

Coldfilm

Age Rating

US: TV-14