Ángel Maturino Reséndiz
Ángel Maturino Reséndiz, also known as the Railroad Killer, was a serial killer who was active in the United States in the late 1990s. Maturino was born in 1957 in Izúcar de Matamoros, Puebla, Mexico, and had a difficult childhood. His father was abusive and his mother abandoned the family when Maturino was just a child. Maturino was eventually sent to live with his grandparents, but he struggled to adapt to life in their strict household.
Maturino left home at the age of 17 and began a life of crime and vagrancy. He traveled throughout Mexico and the United States, committing a series of burglaries and other petty crimes. In 1986, Maturino was arrested for the first time and was sentenced to five years in prison for burglary.
After his release from prison, Maturino resumed his life of crime and began committing a series of murders. He targeted victims who were isolated and vulnerable, often attacking them in their homes or in remote locations. Maturino was known for his ability to evade capture and was able to elude authorities for several years.
The turning point in Maturino's life came in 1999 when he was finally caught and arrested for the murders of nine people in Texas, Illinois, Kentucky, and Georgia. Maturino was convicted and sentenced to death, and he was executed by lethal injection in 2006.
Maturino's crimes were particularly heinous and his motive for committing the murders remains a mystery. Some speculate that he may have been driven by a desire for money or another personal gain, while others believe that he may have had a deep-seated hatred of his victims. Regardless of the motivations behind his crimes, Maturino's legacy as a serial killer has left a lasting impact on the public consciousness.