On this day: August 8

1. 1966
   Victim Karen Joan Griffith · University of Texas tower shooting

   A high school student; she died of her wounds a week later.

2. 1973
   Arrest Corll's house, Pasadena · Houston Mass Murders

   On August 8, 1973, Henley shot Corll dead in the Lamar Drive house Corll was renting, then called Pasadena police, who took Henley into custody. His statements uncovered the murders.

3. 1980
   Victim Joyce McLain · Philip Scott Fournier

   A sophomore at Schenck High School who played soccer and basketball, acted, played music and taught piano lessons.

4. 1985
   Victim Elyas Abowath · Richard Ramirez