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The Haunting

Oct 26, 2022
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ANECDOTE

The Douglas Family Tragedy

  • The Douglas family, known for their generosity, were targeted by two drifters.
  • The drifters robbed, assaulted, and ultimately killed the parents, Richard and Marilyn, while severely injuring the children, Brooks and Leslie.
ANECDOTE

Escape and Survival

  • Despite being shot, Brooks, with remarkable resilience, untied his mother and helped his sister escape.
  • He then drove them to a nearby doctor's house at over 100 mph while fearing the killers might still be pursuing them.
ANECDOTE

Crimes and Capture

  • After the Oklahoma murders, Aiken and Hatch committed another double homicide in Texas.
  • They stole a car and eventually made their way to Wyoming, where their accomplice, Ginger Keith, finally reported them to authorities.
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