Just after the jury selection was done, he suffered a heart attack and the trial was postponed. After accepting the plea deal for his daughter Jesses release, he went back to court for sentencing eight months later. In compliance with the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) requirements, some of these records are no longer in the physical possession of the FBI, eliminating the FBI's capability to re-review and/or re-process this material. He's one of the few serial killers that was never convicted of murder. But a search of thelake in Elephant Butte failed to turn up any bodies. David Parker Ray died of a heart attack on May 28, 2002, not long after his life sentence began. 224 years in prison David Parker Ray died on May 28th 2002 (Age 62), cause of death: natural causes, myocardial infarction at Lea County Correctional Center in Hobbs, New Mexico, US. Cindy vehemently claimed no wrong doing either, unidentified girl whose photo was released in 2011. I honestly have so much rage and sorrow that I cant even put it into words. In 1999, A potential victim escaped the torture trailer and alerted a nearby neighbor, the victim was naked and chained with a padlocked around her neck. No. In total, investigators collected more than 1,000 pieces of evidence, according to The New York Times. It'sbelieved Raymoved Parker's body after Yancy had initiallyburied her. He was 62 years old at the time of his death. Roy Yancy, who allegedly killed at least two people himself accepted a plea deal. Copyright 2016-2023 Killer.Cloud, a serial killer website based on true crime events, Killer.Cloud is a Mindlock Innovation partially funded by weed.glass and Toploader Labels, Items and Artifacts in David Parker Ray Case, Profile of Serial Rapist and Torturer David Parker Ray, at least two children, including one daughter, Glenda Jean "Jessie" Ray, his girlfriend, Cindy Hendy, and his daughter, both were accomplices, at his Elephant Butte Lake home in New Mexico, two hundred and twenty-four consecutive years, Lea County Correctional Center in Hobbs, New Mexico, US. This video takes a walk through this horrifying case to uncover the dark secrets he kept hidden from the world for decades. young women. icepick she found on the floor and escaped. Try r/serialkillers they seem to have a good idea on where to find a decent amount of info. another room on the phone. David Parker Ray A Chilling Look Inside Luka Magnotta's Apartment 5 Exclusive True Crime Stories That Will Blow Your Mind Between the 4 known accomplices of these crimes, a combined approximate total of 34 years of prison time was served between them. And its going to be painful as hell. 3 Things To Expect During A Child Care Proceeding, 6 Tips For Choosing Employment Lawyers Near Orange County. Days later, in his official park ranger uniform, David Parker Ray dropped her at home, saying he'd found her wondering along the lakefront beach. Though several years have passed since then, authorities are still working to connect the Toy Box Killer to his many suspected murder victims. In July, the judge declared a mistrial because the jury couldn't agree on a verdict; not all of them were persuaded that the testifying victims had been held against their will. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Modus Operandi Cynthia Vigil and Kelly This scares the fuck out of me. Vigil said she is afraid of being tied down Parker's girlfriend, Cindy Hendy, had served as an accomplice. Incredibly, hes even active on social media.Cindy Hendy served only half her sentence. She went far above and beyond the quality that I was asking for in this video, and deserves a huge shout out. The items were found among the possessions of David Parker Raya man convicted of kidnapping and torturing two women in New Mexico. He would accept the maximum sentence in exchange for Jesse walking free from responsibility for her involvement in any of it. This is a continuation of Part 1 in another post. Approximately fourteen to sixty killings were executed by him. He marred and divorced multiple times. By Matt Muro Parker also was Date of Death She left prison immediately, victorious and defiant. ", Fisher also said a key piece of evidence recovered was David Parker Ray's journal, where he kept "meticulous records detailing the victims that he abducted and what he did to them.". He had at least two children, including one daughter, Glenda Jean "Jessie" Ray. I mentioned in another comment that I have a very loving and supportive family. Anyway, I'm going to be honest with you. She said Rays toy box and custom All Rights Reserved. Status bullied by his peers for his shyness around girls. He himself participated and got raped by a broom handle. We both know what youve been brought here for. escaped after being kidnapped and enduring torture in a three-day David Parker Ray, a.k.a. He most likely killed a man Kenneth Lane 1996, murdering him in a satanic occult ritual. Though no bodies were ever found, several missing persons are believed to have been his victims. and helpless, afraid of the dark and of going out alone. Mrs. Romero said she is here for Angie and her two little Your email address will not be published. Throughout the trial, the prosecution brought forward two victims court that no one but his attorney had heard his side. Replies analysing and speculating over the mystery and possible explanations are encouraged. inside four walls and suffer the way he made her suffer. He would carry out his crimes by abducting women (usually sex workers) and then placing . victim but a survivor. A man David and Cindy shot in their trailer, overheard by torture victim Angelica Montano, police questioned whether or not this was Billy Ray Bowers, A little girl named Angela, Cindy allegedly told Cynthia Vigil during her captivity, shortly before they abducted her in 1999. Ray, who seemed to be in good spirits during his David Ray. Mary Ellen OToole, Federal Bureau of Investigation and then admitted his crimes against Cynthia Vigil Jaramillo and But even with Roy Yancy's help investigators couldn't find a body. Known victims: While not directly mentioned or referenced in Season Two, Ray may have been an inspiration for. FBI spokesperson Frank Fisher . SpecialAgentMuir 1 yr. ago Read the book Slow Death. Listen to a 50-minute audio recreation of David Parker Ray's torture tape, originally recorded on July 23, 1993. Ray has allegedly admitted to having had an accomplice named Billy Bowers, a previous business partner, whom Ray also murdered. This video is for learning about the criminals David Parker Ray and Cindy Hendy.Classic VHS Horror on Social MediaSubscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/classicvhshorrorInstagram https://www.instagram.com/classicvhshorror/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@classicvhshorrorFacebook https://www.facebook.com/ClassicVHSHorrorTwitter https://twitter.com/ClassicVHS~~ For business inquiries ~~classicvhshorror@gmail.comCheck out Van's book series \"When Was?\", horror stories as told by Classic VHS Horror https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KCGMJ4C0:00 - Opening0:25 - The Tape#ClassicVHSHorror #TrueCrime I have scoured the internet, but all I have been able to find is a pastebin link this is now dead. decades before. David Parker Ray Cindy Hendy, accepted a plea deal, plead guilty to kidnapping and criminal sexual penetration, released July 15, 2019 and is free. Thank you so so soooooo much for reading and watching! "There were videotapes that he took of the victims," theFBI'sFrank Fisher told "Killer Couples." Garrett said however she is not a 572 ratings62 reviews. [BACKUP PART 1. I've tackled quite a few mysteries on this sub already you might find interesting! This video takes a walk through this horrifying case to . Police had already found a map of Elephant Butte Lake with Xs marked in various locations and suspected there must be bodies, but this was the first actual link confirming their suspicions. in prison. The research on this case took a pretty heavy toll on me personally. He was convicted on charges of murder and other possible charges during his lifetime. The 10 dates listed below represent a timeline of the life and crimes of serial killer David Parker Ray. The main 2 sources that I got most of the information that Ive relayed to you today was through two books. When her youngest hit the age of 10, Cindy felt she could no longer raise her kids. Press J to jump to the feed. Vigil wasbashed on the head with a lamp by Ray's girlfriend Cindyas she was unlockingher chains andattemptingto flee. The police found her account too outlandish, and her husband, assuming she cheated on him, filed for divorce before she moved to Colorado. The fucking judge wouldn't allow the tape to be played as evidence. For any creators out there watching / reading this, I hope youll consider working with her. Sign up forOxygen Insiderfor all the best true crime content. endure the pain she went through. This is a really thorough write-up. Elephant Butte Lake home. into his infamous toy box and the sexual paraphernalia and drawings Prosecutors set individual trials for each victim: Kelli Garrett, Cynthia Vigil, and Angelica Montano. March 22, 1999 The unlawful killing of two or more victims by the same offender(s), in separate events. David Parker Raydied.cause of death:natural causes,myocardial infarctionat Lea County Correctional Center in Hobbs, New Mexico, US. I hope you'll understand that the next piece of content will be of a different topic. She heard the click of a tape recorder, and then Ray's "instruction tape" played. The very thought that there are people like this man terrifies me. He is the reason for so many deaths. "The story was so outlandish that the off-duty officer just didnt believe her and thought she was just making it up, so it never got reported," said Glatt. Kelly (Van Cleave) saw his father, but his father physically abused him. But Angies mother said she never will forget. As the trials went on for the kidnapping and torture of Kelli Van Cleave and Cynthia Vigil Jaramillo, with several dramatic moments themselves, David continued to proclaim his innocence. As the investigation continued, evidence of more victims emerged. He also married four times, each of them ending in divorce. death penalty because she thought that was too easy. I have respect for you for being able to research this. The following is a transcription of an advisory message that was tape recorded by David Parker Ray on July 23, 1993. torture. David Parker Ray was sentenced to 224 years in He died in May 28, 2002, at the age of sixty two years. ", Still having deep feelings for Ray, Hendy recanted her confession and said she'd made it all up. Bond set at $1M, faced up to 150 years if convicted on all charges. and to Ray before the judge pronounced sentence. Although prosecutors believed Rayhad murdered some of his victims and had enough evidence to charge heand his girlfriendwith the kidnapping and rape of Cynthia Vigil, they were unable to locate any bodies after an extensive search. On March 20, 1999, he picked up the victim who would put an end to his spree. day for the 1950-1999: Supposedly committed up to 60-100 murders. Hendy, victims in a $100,000 homemade torture chamber he called his "toy Check your inbox for a message on how to activate your post and what to do if an answer is found. since his arrest has allowed him to reflect, read his Bible and get He had a younger sister, but they were split up when their grandmother died. At least one victim was tied, bound, or otherwise restrained during the crime. Exactly how many victims he claimed over the years is uncertain, though he may have started as early as in 1950 when he was still a kid. forgiving was Cynthia Vigils grandmother, Bertha Vigil. David Parker Ray died 8 months after sentencing - Mrs. Vigil Thats the way I want it to be.". I was absolutely gobsmacked how little of what I thought were the most insane parts of this case seemed to be known. Vigil passed out from the pain, but managed to later escape after Ray accidentally left a key ring on a nightstand. They also found photos of another victim in the trailer and animal bones buried in the nearby ground. In November, a retrial began. With Jym Pagel. "No matter how many places they checked, they were never able to find any bodies," reporter Yvette Martinez told "Killer Couples.". 2002) was a suspected American serial killer and known torturer of Criminal Charges Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. David Parker Ray called it the "Toy Box." He'd spent at least $100,000 converting that motor home just for his own carnal desires. Real Criminals Referenced in Season Seven, Prezi presentation of Ray's life by Nolan Edwards. Investigators, however, discovered audio tapes of Garrett's torture. convicted for his crimes against Kelly Van Cleave, formerly of Truth You write: "As David Parker Ray entered his cell in prison, he slumped over and died of heart failure in 2002, having served less than a day of his formal sentence." This Serial Killer was active in the following countries: United States. He was born in Belen, New Mexico. ", Added prosecutor Jim Yontz, "David had told her of a body that he had disposed of in the lake and that he had learned from that, that when you put a body into the lake, even if you weight the body down, you have to eviscerate the body cavity so that the air does not bring the body back up to the surface.". I want to marry you'," explained Glatt. Jokes and unhelpful answers will earn you a ban, even on the first instance. By day, David Parker Ray was a car mechanic. They searched for years. I know you worked really hard to produce this, but reading about it is bad enough. In exchange for her immediate release, he would plead guilty to all the charges against him for kidnapping and torturing Cynthia and Kelli. I just really love this sub. managed to get the keys to the lock of her chains which Ray's This video contains all known images that were taken from inside the trailer. Facing the very real possibility of spending the rest of her life in jail, she became angry with David, blaming him for sucking her into what she later called his stupid bondage fantasies. "One of those individuals was identified as Jesse Ray, Davids daughter.". David Parker Ray seemed to enjoy intimidating and humiliating women in his Toy Box room, according to truTV. Based on accusations by his accomplices, he is believed to have killed at least 60 people, though no bodies could ever be found. Ray said the two and a half years in confinement Ray (and also his occasional accomplices) targeted prostitutes, luring them with some kind of ruse such as soliciting them or pretending to be a police officer. David Parker Ray, 57,was a resident of the small desert town Truth or Consequences (known as "T or C" by locals) when he met Cindy Hendy, 20 years his junior. turned him into a murderer. Horrible. He had two daughters, one of whom he lived with for some time. Although they could even witness some of these killings on tape, none of the victims could even be identified. I have searched and found the dead pastebin link as I mentioned in the above. During his life, Ray was linked with serial killings. 2 jurors held out. by Coderbuddy Looking for David Parker Ray's (aka the Toy Box Killer) 18 point torture list I know that this is fucked up, but I am writing a paper on David Parker Ray and would like to be able to cite this list in my sources. Im going to use you for a sex slave. handicap as a public speaker, Ray told the But for now, this is N I G H T D O C S, signing off =========================================================. Garrett's trial was first, and it deadlocked, forcing the judge todeclarea mistrial. However, that is as far as I have gotten I have seen a few references to it in articles, but I haven't been able to find the actual list. May 28, 2002 (aged 62) field of investigating criminal sexual sadism, In 2002, David Parker Ray died from a heart attack while still in prison. role in the crimes. ordeal. 1 /r/serialkillers, 2022-11-09, 00:11:08 Permalink. Prosecutors should have never accepted the plea agreement. The artwork you saw at the beginning highlighting the daring escape by Cynthia Vigil Jaramillo was done by Theresa Donhauser. On March 22, 1999, a living victim, Cynthia Vigil, Facing prosecution, Hendy agreed to cooperate bytestifying against her boyfriend David Parker Ray. He was raised as a oldest child and had one younger sister, Peggy Ray. box", which was equipped with what he referred to as his "friends": David Parker Ray started his serial killing spree. equipment were extremely impressive in terms The Toy Box Killers!Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ClassicVHSHorrorChannel Memberships https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVu78_sL1JFpEcGKk_YYDVA/joinClassic VHS Horror on Social MediaInstagram https://www.instagram.com/classicvhshorror/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ClassicVHSHorrorTwitter https://twitter.com/ClassicVHSDiscord https://discord.gg/T6V5Ve6kFC~~ For business inquiries ~~classicvhshorror@gmail.comVan on Social Media:Twitter https://twitter.com/VanHorrorShowNarvi on Social Media:Twitter https://twitter.com/AGuardiansDrea1MUSIC!~ Credits ~\"Dirty Hands\" by Jeremy Korpas#ClassicVHSHorror #TrueCrime #ToyboxKiller A voice started out by saying: "Okay, bitch. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. In 1957 (Age 17/18) David Parker Ray started his killing spree, during his crimes as a serial killer he was known to torture, rape, and murder his victims. "He strangled her and then buried her body out in the desert.". Ray's trial began on March 28, 2000. Standing ovation! I read the transcripts and it honestly made me want to cry. Torture is when someone puts another person in pain. Did I miss something that you wrote by skimming over something? Bertha Vigil said her granddaughter has nightmares She was given 5 years probation and is today a free woman. When he was an adult, he served in the U.S. Army and later became a mechanic. During his education he had academic, social or discipline problems, including being teased or picked on. "If someone is sexually abused as a child, and emotionally abused, psychologically abused, thats certainly going to have an impact on them," FBI agent Mary Ellen O'Toole told "Killer Couples.". We are asking family and friends of missing people to look over these photographs and contact us if they recognize any of these items," an FBI statement read. Despite his The first trial for his kidnap and torture of Kelli Van Cleave ended up a mistrial with a hung jury. "They were pretty much appealing to Cindy saying, 'I love you. cant change the past but can only be sorry. Rays rough start continued to 0-60+ killed3 abducted and tortured1 killed indirectly held for two and a half years while awaiting trial and re-trial. Wow, you did an amazing job. Excellent write up but I wish I never read it. progress into adulthood and eventually lead to the victimization of The Full David Parker Ray Audio Tape Classic VHS Horror 53.3K subscribers Subscribe 4.2K 394K views 1 year ago #TrueCrime #ClassicVHSHorror This video is for learning about the criminals. Both of them appeared before the court at their arraignment, facing 93 years in jail, $85,000 in fines, and bonds of $1M each. The sociopath in me feels better that the pain I felt during research has now infected others relieving me and passing it on to you lol, This was very well written and detailed. A subreddit dedicated to the unresolved mysteries of the world. started abusing alcohol and drugs. Garret was one who said she did not want him to receive the Cynthias grandmother said she prays Ray will suffer every Occupation David Parker Ray was sentenced to 224 years in prison at a hearing in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico - having been convicted of numerous offenses involving the abduction and sexual torture of three young women at his Elephant Butte Lake home. This is the full recording of David Parker Ray explaining in very graphic detail of what he is going to to do his captures! for his victims whenever they regained consciousness. DPR's health problems very likely garnered sympathy from the 2 jurors who held out on a guilty verdict. Oxygen Insider is your all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more. boys whose lives Ray had ruined. Id like to thank you for spending your time with me today. Abandoned by his mother and father at the age of 10, Ray was reportedly raised by overbearing grandparents and was described as a withdrawn and socially awkward child. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Long story short, the second trial they got him and he was found guilty well he knew he would be found guilty so he pled guilty to get Jesse out of trouble. At the time of his crimes he was living with his girlfriend, Cindy Hendy, and his daughter, both were accomplices, at his Elephant Butte Lake home in New Mexico, where he was known to work as a serial killer. The multiple victims. "They seemed to feed off of each other, and Cindy got an opportunity to let go of all of her inhibitions," reporter Yvette Martinez told "Killer Couples.". For the life of me I don't understand why he's not the most well-known one because the depravity of his crimes are so beyond the pale that I can't imagine most serial killers delighting in so much prolonged pain and terror for literally MONTHS on end as he held them captive. Claimed she was too poor to pay the $10 fee for a public defender, but hired PI Gilbert Nieto and asked him to prove Kelli Van Cleave was full of shit and made up her entire story of getting kidnapped by her and tortured by David Ray, She accepted a plea agreement and was freed in September 2001, had 5 years probation, and was living in Albuquerque as of 2004. 1950-March 22, 1999 It wasnt until he realized how much legal trouble his daughter Jesse was in that he decided to change his tune. Regardless, with the three womenwho had come forward, there was enough evidence to convict the couple on more than 25 counts of kidnapping and rape. Then, in April 2018, California authorities made a surprise announcement in their 40-year investigation. I know this was a long one haha! When the officers looked inside the Toy Box and found, besides the torture devices and sex toys, the fake police badge Ray had used to abduct Vigil in Albuquerque and evidence of Vigil's struggle with Hendy, they arrested them both and charged them with 12 different criminal charges, including kidnapping and aggravated assault. David Parker Ray has been listed on Killer.Cloud since July of 2019 and was last updated 3 years ago. Ray's killings are believed to have come to an end in March 1999, when he was 59 years old. He was convicted of his crimes against Angie Montao, The victim pool - most of which were more likely to be blamed by their loved-ons rather than investigated in any way.