Charles Anthony Boyd
Texas Serial Killer Case
CLASSIFICATION: Serial Homicide
LOCATION
Dallas, Texas
TIME PERIOD
1986-1987
VICTIMS
3 confirmed
Charles Anthony Boyd, known as "The Bathroom Slayer," was an American serial killer who committed a series of murders between July 1986 and April 1987 in North Dallas, Texas. Boyd's first victim, 37-year-old Tippawan Nakusan, was found murdered in her bathtub on July 22, 1986, followed by 22-year-old Lashun Chappell on September 15, 1986, and 21-year-old Mary Milligan on April 13, 1987. Boyd was apprehended on April 14, 1987, after attempting to pawn items stolen from Milligan, and he later confessed to all three murders. He was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to death, ultimately executed by lethal injection on August 5, 1999. Significant evidence included blood and hair samples linking Boyd to Milligan's murder, which was the basis for the prosecution's case.
Some believe that Boyd's early release from prison contributed to his ability to commit the murders, raising questions about the effectiveness of the justice system in handling repeat offenders. Others speculate that Boyd may have had a specific target demographic, as all his victims were women living in similar circumstances, suggesting a possible pattern or motive related to his previous experiences. Additionally, there are theories that his occupation as a janitor provided him with opportunities to access his victims' homes, highlighting a potential link between his job and the crimes.
The Tale of Charles Anthony Boyd: The Bathroom Slayer
Early Life and Troubled Beginnings
Charles Anthony Boyd, a native of Dallas, Texas, entered the world on August 17, 1959. From an early age, his path seemed fraught with trouble. Convicted of sexual assault and burglary, Boyd was sentenced to five years in prison. However, in a twist of fate, he was granted early release in November 1985 after serving less than half his sentence. He found work as a janitor at a local bank, attempting to rebuild his life. During a brief period from July to September 1986, Boyd lived with his brother in his apartment, a detail that would later play a significant role in the unraveling of the horrific crimes he would commit.
A Series of Gruesome Murders
The summer of 1986 marked the beginning of a brutal series of crimes that would horrify North Dallas. On July 22, 1986, Tippawan Nakusan, a 37-year-old Thai immigrant and waitress, was found dead in her apartment. She had been stabbed and suffocated, her lifeless body discovered in her bathtub. This marked the first of the heinous acts that would earn Boyd the moniker "The Bathroom Slayer."
Two months later, on September 15, 1986, another chilling discovery was made. In a scene that echoed the brutality of the first murder, 22-year-old Lashun Chappell was found dead in her apartment bathroom. She had been fatally stabbed, a cleaning lady stumbling upon the grisly scene.
The murder spree reached its peak on April 13, 1987, when Linda Williams returned home to find a nightmare. Her roommate, 21-year-old Mary Milligan, had been raped, strangled, and drowned. Her body was found stuffed in a bathtub, and several personal items and her car, a 1982 Cadillac, were missing, later found abandoned. The media had already dubbed these events "The Bathroom Slayings," and the community was gripped with fear.
The Investigation and Arrest
The breakthrough in the case came quickly after Milligan's murder. Boyd, attempting to pawn off Milligan's belongings, was apprehended on April 14, 1987. Blood and hair samples taken from Boyd matched evidence from the crime scene, confirming his involvement. Under pressure, Boyd confessed to the murders of Nakusan and Chappell as well, leading to charges of three counts of capital murder. However, due to the presence of forensic evidence, prosecutors chose to pursue charges only in the Milligan case.
Trial and Conviction
The trial commenced in early October 1987. Boyd's defense argued that he was mentally incapacitated, citing an IQ of 67, which they claimed made him ineligible for the death penalty. The prosecution countered this argument with prison records indicating Boyd's IQ was actually 80, a score that did not exempt him from capital punishment. After only ten minutes of deliberation, the jury found Boyd guilty in November 1987. The following month, the court handed down a death sentence, sealing Boyd's fate.
Execution and Final Words
August 5, 1999, marked the end of Charles Anthony Boyd's life. Inside the execution chamber at the Huntsville Unit, Boyd faced his final moments. Offered a chance to make a last statement, he initially declined, but as the lethal drugs began their work, he declared his innocence. His final words were a plea for a DNA test to prove his claim: "I want you all to know I did not do this crime. I wanted to wait for a thirty-day stay for a DNA test so you know who did the crime." At 6:16 p.m., Boyd was pronounced dead, just twelve days before his 40th birthday.
The Legacy of The Bathroom Slayer
Charles Anthony Boyd's case remains a chilling chapter in Texas's criminal history, a grim reminder of the horrors that can unfold in the shadows of everyday life. His story is a complex tapestry of crime, justice, and the finality of capital punishment.
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First Murder Committed
Charles Anthony Boyd murders Tippawan Nakusan, found stabbed and suffocated in her bathtub.
Second Murder Discovered
Lashun Chappell, 22, is found dead in her bathroom, fatally stabbed.
Third Murder Occurs
Mary Milligan is found raped, strangled, and drowned in her bathtub.
Boyd Arrested
Charles Anthony Boyd is arrested after attempting to pawn Milligan's personal items.
Trial Begins
Trial for Boyd begins, focusing on the murder of Mary Milligan.
Guilty Verdict
Boyd is found guilty of capital murder after a brief jury deliberation.
Sentenced to Death
Boyd is sentenced to death for the murder of Mary Milligan.
Execution
Charles Anthony Boyd is executed by lethal injection, claiming innocence before death.
Charles Anthony Boyd, known as "The Bathroom Slayer," was an American serial killer who committed a series of murders between July 1986 and April 1987 in North Dallas, Texas. Boyd's first victim, 37-year-old Tippawan Nakusan, was found murdered in her bathtub on July 22, 1986, followed by 22-year-old Lashun Chappell on September 15, 1986, and 21-year-old Mary Milligan on April 13, 1987. Boyd was apprehended on April 14, 1987, after attempting to pawn items stolen from Milligan, and he later confessed to all three murders. He was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to death, ultimately executed by lethal injection on August 5, 1999. Significant evidence included blood and hair samples linking Boyd to Milligan's murder, which was the basis for the prosecution's case.
Some believe that Boyd's early release from prison contributed to his ability to commit the murders, raising questions about the effectiveness of the justice system in handling repeat offenders. Others speculate that Boyd may have had a specific target demographic, as all his victims were women living in similar circumstances, suggesting a possible pattern or motive related to his previous experiences. Additionally, there are theories that his occupation as a janitor provided him with opportunities to access his victims' homes, highlighting a potential link between his job and the crimes.
The Tale of Charles Anthony Boyd: The Bathroom Slayer
Early Life and Troubled Beginnings
Charles Anthony Boyd, a native of Dallas, Texas, entered the world on August 17, 1959. From an early age, his path seemed fraught with trouble. Convicted of sexual assault and burglary, Boyd was sentenced to five years in prison. However, in a twist of fate, he was granted early release in November 1985 after serving less than half his sentence. He found work as a janitor at a local bank, attempting to rebuild his life. During a brief period from July to September 1986, Boyd lived with his brother in his apartment, a detail that would later play a significant role in the unraveling of the horrific crimes he would commit.
A Series of Gruesome Murders
The summer of 1986 marked the beginning of a brutal series of crimes that would horrify North Dallas. On July 22, 1986, Tippawan Nakusan, a 37-year-old Thai immigrant and waitress, was found dead in her apartment. She had been stabbed and suffocated, her lifeless body discovered in her bathtub. This marked the first of the heinous acts that would earn Boyd the moniker "The Bathroom Slayer."
Two months later, on September 15, 1986, another chilling discovery was made. In a scene that echoed the brutality of the first murder, 22-year-old Lashun Chappell was found dead in her apartment bathroom. She had been fatally stabbed, a cleaning lady stumbling upon the grisly scene.
The murder spree reached its peak on April 13, 1987, when Linda Williams returned home to find a nightmare. Her roommate, 21-year-old Mary Milligan, had been raped, strangled, and drowned. Her body was found stuffed in a bathtub, and several personal items and her car, a 1982 Cadillac, were missing, later found abandoned. The media had already dubbed these events "The Bathroom Slayings," and the community was gripped with fear.
The Investigation and Arrest
The breakthrough in the case came quickly after Milligan's murder. Boyd, attempting to pawn off Milligan's belongings, was apprehended on April 14, 1987. Blood and hair samples taken from Boyd matched evidence from the crime scene, confirming his involvement. Under pressure, Boyd confessed to the murders of Nakusan and Chappell as well, leading to charges of three counts of capital murder. However, due to the presence of forensic evidence, prosecutors chose to pursue charges only in the Milligan case.
Trial and Conviction
The trial commenced in early October 1987. Boyd's defense argued that he was mentally incapacitated, citing an IQ of 67, which they claimed made him ineligible for the death penalty. The prosecution countered this argument with prison records indicating Boyd's IQ was actually 80, a score that did not exempt him from capital punishment. After only ten minutes of deliberation, the jury found Boyd guilty in November 1987. The following month, the court handed down a death sentence, sealing Boyd's fate.
Execution and Final Words
August 5, 1999, marked the end of Charles Anthony Boyd's life. Inside the execution chamber at the Huntsville Unit, Boyd faced his final moments. Offered a chance to make a last statement, he initially declined, but as the lethal drugs began their work, he declared his innocence. His final words were a plea for a DNA test to prove his claim: "I want you all to know I did not do this crime. I wanted to wait for a thirty-day stay for a DNA test so you know who did the crime." At 6:16 p.m., Boyd was pronounced dead, just twelve days before his 40th birthday.
The Legacy of The Bathroom Slayer
Charles Anthony Boyd's case remains a chilling chapter in Texas's criminal history, a grim reminder of the horrors that can unfold in the shadows of everyday life. His story is a complex tapestry of crime, justice, and the finality of capital punishment.
Sources
For more detailed information, you can visit the Wikipedia page on Charles Anthony Boyd.
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First Murder Committed
Charles Anthony Boyd murders Tippawan Nakusan, found stabbed and suffocated in her bathtub.
Second Murder Discovered
Lashun Chappell, 22, is found dead in her bathroom, fatally stabbed.
Third Murder Occurs
Mary Milligan is found raped, strangled, and drowned in her bathtub.
Boyd Arrested
Charles Anthony Boyd is arrested after attempting to pawn Milligan's personal items.
Trial Begins
Trial for Boyd begins, focusing on the murder of Mary Milligan.
Guilty Verdict
Boyd is found guilty of capital murder after a brief jury deliberation.
Sentenced to Death
Boyd is sentenced to death for the murder of Mary Milligan.
Execution
Charles Anthony Boyd is executed by lethal injection, claiming innocence before death.