Ronald O Bryan

Crime B Podcast

In this episode, we delve into the haunting story of Ronald O'Bryan, infamously known as "The Candy Man." O'Bryan was convicted of the horrifying crime of poisoning his own son with a cyanide-laced Pixy Stix on Halloween night in 1974. This tragic event not only led to the young boy's death but also instilled fear in parents across America regarding the safety of Halloween candy.

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