Northeast
Facing Maryland murderer who believed cellmate was Jesus was ‘like sitting with Satan’: former investigator
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Lou Luciano has sat face-to-face with “pure evil” – and he hopes to never do it again.
“My work has taken me to every hole you can imagine in North Africa, East Africa, Iraq, Afghanistan, you name it,” the retired FBI special agent told Fox News Digital. “I was around some of the most evil people on the planet. But this guy takes the cake. He is an aberration of humanity. He does not belong here.”
“It’s like sitting with Satan,” Luciano added.
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Hadden Clark is the subject of a new true-crime docuseries, “Born Evil: The Serial Killer and the Savior.” (Investigation Discovery)
Maryland murderer Hadden Clark is the subject of a new Michael Bay docuseries on Investigation Discovery (ID), “Born Evil: The Serial Killer and the Savior.” It explores how the 72-year-old made shocking confessions to his cellmate, Jack Truitt, whom he believed was Jesus, which sent investigators on a search to solve cold cases linked to him.
![Michael Bay behind the scenes directing his true-crime docuseries.](https://newspub.live/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/1725261015_708_Facing-Maryland-murderer-who-believed-cellmate-was-Jesus-was-‘like.jpg)
“Born Evil” is Hollywood director Michael Bay’s first true-crime docuseries. (Investigation Discovery)
It features new interviews with Truitt, Clark’s brother Geoff Clark, loved ones of the victims, as well as others closely connected to the case.
Luciano, who took on the case in the 1990s, spoke out in the docuseries. He vividly remembers encountering “The Cross-Dressing Cannibal Killer,” as Clark was later coined.
![Hadden Clark holding his face.](https://newspub.live/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/1725261015_757_Facing-Maryland-murderer-who-believed-cellmate-was-Jesus-was-‘like.jpg)
Hadden Clark is currently serving two 30-year sentences in Maryland. (Investigation Discovery)
“I instantly noticed those ice-blue eyes,” said Luciano. “He’s soulless. You can feel evil brewing out of this guy. You feel right away that he’s a manipulator. The chief said, ‘If he ever gets out, we’ve got to put him on the ground.’ That’s exactly how I felt.
“When I saw this guy, my immediate reaction was to take out my gun, put it against his temple and pull the trigger. When you are in the presence of this guy, it’s just a negative aura of evil. It just emanates from him.”
![Hadden Clark with his father and their yorkie.](https://newspub.live/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/1725261015_38_Facing-Maryland-murderer-who-believed-cellmate-was-Jesus-was-‘like.jpg)
Hadden Clark, seen here with his father, is a diagnosed paranoid schizophrenic, retired FBI special agent Lou Luciano told Fox News Digital. (Investigation Discovery)
The docuseries revealed how Clark, a diagnosed paranoid schizophrenic, began exhibiting strange behavior as a child. His brother recalled how Clark once rammed him with a bike and watched him bleed profusely from his head.
Their mother insisted that a bad forceps delivery, which caused a head injury, was to blame for Clark’s actions growing up. Doctors believed he had brain damage.
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![The Hadden brothers holding hands and playing.](https://newspub.live/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/1725261015_736_Facing-Maryland-murderer-who-believed-cellmate-was-Jesus-was-‘like.jpg)
Hadden Clark had a seemingly idyllic childhood, but things were different behind closed doors. (Investigation Discovery)
Growing up, Clark dissected animals and was bullied by other children. His parents, both reported as alcoholics, physically fought in front of him and his siblings. He was also caught wearing women’s clothing.
As an adult, Clark attended the Culinary Institute of America, but could not keep a job. Horrified co-workers once caught him chugging beef blood.
It was only the beginning.
![Geoffrey Clark wearing pink overalls, a light blue shirt and a beanie](https://newspub.live/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/1725261015_315_Facing-Maryland-murderer-who-believed-cellmate-was-Jesus-was-‘like.jpg)
Geoffrey Clark, Hadden Clark’s brother, spoke out in the docuseries. (Investigation Discovery)
“Hadden Clark has an incredibly explosive… vengeful temper when he doesn’t get his way,” Luciano explained. “He lashes out whenever there’s a weaker person in his grasp.”
![Michelle Dorr holding her face.](https://newspub.live/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/1725261015_140_Facing-Maryland-murderer-who-believed-cellmate-was-Jesus-was-‘like.jpg)
Michele Dorr was killed in 1986. She was 6 years old. (Investigation Discovery)
On May 31, 1986, Michele Dorr had been staying with her father, Carl Dorr, whose home was near Geoff’s, where Clark had been staying at the time. She was last seen wearing a pink and white polka-dot bathing suit, heading to a pool in the backyard.
On that day, the 6-year-old disappeared. Carl, who had been going through a nasty divorce with his ex-wife, was initially viewed as the prime suspect.
![Hadden Clark with his brothers and their mother in a family portrait.](https://newspub.live/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/1725261015_96_Facing-Maryland-murderer-who-believed-cellmate-was-Jesus-was-‘like.jpg)
The Clark brothers are seen here with their mother. (Investigation Discovery)
Clark later admitted that he killed the child and drank her blood. In 1999, he was found guilty of killing Dorr.
The docuseries revealed how Clark told Truitt he knew where Dorr’s body was. In 2000, he led police to the woods where her remains were found.
Over the years, Clark made hundreds of artworks that seemed to depict his crimes.
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![Jack Truitt at home reading books.](https://newspub.live/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/1725261015_56_Facing-Maryland-murderer-who-believed-cellmate-was-Jesus-was-‘like.jpg)
Hadden Clark detailed his heinous crimes to his former cellmate Jack Truitt, pictured here. Clark believed Truitt was Jesus. (Investigation Discovery)
“His drawings are mostly women and landscapes, maps,” said Luciano. “They almost look like postcards, like ‘Wish you were here so I could kill you.’ I’m featured in some of it… But it’s always wide-eyed girls with blue eyes.”
![Laura Houghteling wearing a white gown](https://newspub.live/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/1725261015_47_Facing-Maryland-murderer-who-believed-cellmate-was-Jesus-was-‘like.jpg)
Hadden Clark worked as a gardener and handyman for Laura Houghteling’s mother, Penny. (Investigation Discovery)
In 1992, Laura Houghteling vanished from her home. At the time, Clark was working as a gardener for the 23-year-old’s mother.
A bloody fingerprint on the Harvard graduate’s pillowcase zeroed in on Clark. He led police to her shallow grave in 1993 after he pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, the Washington Post reported.
The docuseries said that Houghteling’s mother, Penny, showed kindness to Clark. However, when Penny’s daughter returned home from school, his demeanor changed.
![Laura Houghteling wearing a black strapless dress.](https://newspub.live/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/1725261015_939_Facing-Maryland-murderer-who-believed-cellmate-was-Jesus-was-‘like.jpg)
Laura Houghteling was murdered in 1992. She was 23. (Investigation Discovery)
“Penny starts giving attention and affection to her daughter… she’s now the main focus,” said Luciano. “Clark didn’t take that rejection well at all. His immediate reaction was to lash out… and kill Laura.”
Clark insisted that his alter ego, Kristen Bluefin, was responsible for the slayings.
![Hadden Clark wearing a grey sweater and a womans wig.](https://newspub.live/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/1725261015_743_Facing-Maryland-murderer-who-believed-cellmate-was-Jesus-was-‘like.jpg)
Hadden Clark said that his alter ego, Kristen Bluefin, was responsible for the slayings. (Investigation Discovery)
“When we interviewed him, he sometimes thought he was Kristen,” said Luciano. “He would wear a wig. He also had other personalities… all of his alter egos were women. And at his campsite, he had women’s clothes there. He would wear women’s clothes. But he loved the attention. He loved people looking at him.”
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![A close-up of Bradfield Clarks drivers license.](https://newspub.live/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/1725261016_939_Facing-Maryland-murderer-who-believed-cellmate-was-Jesus-was-‘like.jpg)
Bradfield Clark has been behind bars since 1985. (Investigation Discovery)
Murder seemed to run in Clark’s family. His brother, Bradfield Clark, has been behind bars since 1985. He killed his co-worker, Patricia Mak, after inviting her to dinner. He later cooked and ate some of her body parts.
![Patricia Mak wearing a plaid jacket and smiling.](https://newspub.live/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/1725261016_8_Facing-Maryland-murderer-who-believed-cellmate-was-Jesus-was-‘like.jpg)
In 1984, Bradfield Clark murdered Patricia “Trish” Mak. (Investigation Discovery)
Luciano credited Truitt for helping investigators bring closure to the grieving loved ones.
“When Hadden started confessing to Jack because he thought he was Jesus, Jack was like, ‘Man, this guy’s talking about killing, gutting and cannibalizing little kids and cutting the throats of women,’” said Luciano.
“Jack did this at great risk… being locked up in a correctional institution. Calling the police can make a very bad entry to your health record while you’re behind bars. But Jack picked up the phone and made that call.”
![Jack Truitt posing with his wife Jackie Truitt as they wear matching black sweaters at home.](https://newspub.live/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/1725261016_502_Facing-Maryland-murderer-who-believed-cellmate-was-Jesus-was-‘like.jpg)
Jack Truitt is seen here at home with his wife Jackie Truitt. (Investigation Discovery)
“Never once did I hear Jack utter, ‘If I help you guys, you’re going to help me get out of here, right? I’ve been down here now for some 30-odd years,’” Luciano continued. “He never once asked for anything. He never asked for consideration. He never asked for special favors. And Jack’s a tough guy. He was a big-time shotcaller in the system. He wasn’t a guy to be messed with. Today he’s one-eighth of the guy he was. But I have great respect for him.”
![Jack Truitt wearing shorts and in handcuffs.](https://newspub.live/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/1725261016_75_Facing-Maryland-murderer-who-believed-cellmate-was-Jesus-was-‘like.jpg)
A young Jack Truitt after his arrest. (Investigation Discovery)
Luciano said you can never rule out the possibility that there are more victims out there.
“Hadden Clark is a spoiled brat,” he said. “When he doesn’t get his way, he doesn’t want attention. Then he gets angry… Hadden’s not a guy who does anything for free or out of the goodness of his heart. If he’s craving attention, he’ll do something to get it… Never say never, but I don’t see Hadden Clark as a deathbed confession kind of guy.”
![Hadden Clark wearing a white beanie and a white shirt](https://newspub.live/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/1725261016_872_Facing-Maryland-murderer-who-believed-cellmate-was-Jesus-was-‘like.jpg)
It is unknown if Hadden Clark has killed other victims. (Investigation Discovery)
Luciano hopes the docuseries will show the tireless work of law enforcement eager to solve cold cases, but it also serves as a warning to women, he said.
![Laura Houghtelings friend looking at her home](https://newspub.live/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/1725261016_303_Facing-Maryland-murderer-who-believed-cellmate-was-Jesus-was-‘like.jpg)
Laura Houghteling’s friend is seen here looking at her childhood home. (Investigation Discovery)
“Never let your guard down,” said Luciano. “You never know where the next Hadden Clark is lurking right around the corner. Whether he was dropped on his head at birth, he’s just mentally sick, or claims that his father did all of these things to him, whatever it is, it doesn’t matter to the potential victims out there.”
“Born Evil: The Serial Killer and the Savior” premieres Sept. 2 at 9 p.m.
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Boston, MA
Large fire at commercial building in Dudley; firefighter injured
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One firefighter was injured Sunday as crews battled a large fire at a commercial building in Dudley, Massachusetts.
The Dudley Fire Department received numerous calls around 3:40 p.m. for a fire at Rampco Construction Company, located at 120 Schofield Avenue. Several additional communities sent firefighters to help at the scene.
There was a large volume of fire from the rear of the building on an open platform that houses storage for the construction company, according to fire officials.
The fire mostly stayed out of the main building and it was under control in one hour.
The only injury was a firefighter suffering from heat exhaustion, officials said.
There was no word yet on the cause. The state fire marshal’s office was responding to make that determination.
Pittsburg, PA
University of Pittsburgh’s Jewish community shows resilience after attack on students
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Connecticut
Brionna Jones records season-high 26 points as Connecticut Sun defeat Seattle Storm
UNCASSVILLE, CT – The Connecticut Sun (24-8) defeated the Seattle Storm (19-13), 93-86 on Sunday afternoon. With the win, the Sun tie the regular season series with the Storm, 1-1, with the series deciding meeting coming on Tuesday night.
Connecticut also moved to 2-1 on the season when coming off zero days of rest.
Brionna Jones led the way for the Sun, notching a season-high 26 points, six rebounds, one assist and two steals in the win. The performance marked Jones’ second 20+ outing of the season and the most points scored since June 15, 2023, when she logged 28 points against Atlanta.
Marina Mabrey added 15 points, one rebound and one assist on the day, tallying her fifth straight double-digit outing and seventh 10+ point performance in a Sun uniform. DiJonai Carrington logged 14 points, three rebounds and three steals in the win, notching her fifth straight games with at least two steals.
Ty Harris added 13 points, while Veronica Burton matched her season-high with 11 points, two assists and two steals in 20 minutes off the bench.
Connecticut outscored Seattle in every quarter besides the fourth, as the Storm were able to cut into the Sun’s lead as close as three points, 89-86, with 23.4 seconds remaining in the contest. Free throw shooting down the stretch became crucial as the Sun took 19 free throws in the final ten minutes going 11/19 (57.9%).
The Sun’s 19 attempts in the fourth quarter mark one shy of a franchise record for most attempts in a single quarter (20- 6/3/12 vs. WAS).
The Sun shot 54.2% (32-59) from the floor while holding the Storm to 42.9% (30-70) from the field on the day. The Sun attempted a WNBA season-high 38 free throws on the day, however the team went just 68.4% (26-38) from the charity stripe.
The Sun’s 38 free throw attempts were also the most attempted by any team since August 6, 2022 (Dallas- 45). The two teams combined for 62 free throw attempts, which marked the second time this season that two teams combined for at least 60 free throw attempts in a single game. Seattle went 91.7% (22-24) on the day.
Jewell Loyd led the way for the Storm, tallying 24 points, five rebounds, two assists and three steals. Nneka Ogwumike added a double-double notching 20 points, 11 rebounds, two assists and two steals.
Connecticut recorded a season-high 56 points in the paint, outscoring Seattle, 56-42, in the lane. The Sun also held the advantage on the fast break (10-8) and from the bench (28-6), while the Storm outscored the Sun on second chance opportunities (9-7).
Notes:
- Alyssa Thomas finished with eight points, eight rebounds, eight assists and two steals in 28 minutes of action. She sat briefly due to a right leg injury in the second quarter but returned to play in the second half.
- It marked Thomas’ 15th game tallying 8+ assists this season. The Sun are 13-2 when Thomas dishes out eight or more assists.
- Thomas moved into 25th all-time in steals in the WNBA, passing Penny Taylor. She now has 482 steals in her career.
- Thomas also moved into 19th all-time in rebounding in the WNBA, passing Tangela Smith. She now has 2,338 career rebounds.
- Today, DeWanna Bonner moved into fifth all-time in games played in WNBA history, tying Candice Dupree (494).
NEXT GAME: The Connecticut Sun host the Seattle Storm in the second of two meetings this week on Tuesday, September 3 at 7 p.m. at Mohegan Sun Arena.
The Connecticut Sun provided information to help produce this article
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