The 1950s were called the “Happy Days.” The war was over, the economy was booming, and the American Dream was in full swing.

In 1957, it was estimated that one baby was born every second. The Lone Ranger was a hit TV show. Little boys acted out their mythical western adventures on stick horses.

But the dream became a nightmare for two brothers in Texas. Their murders at the hands of their knife-wielding mother shocked the nation.

Annie Williams 1955 Mug Shot

This is the story of how Annie Williams was supposed to spend the rest of her life in prison for dismembering her boys.

Annie Williams Sentenced To Two Life Terms November 8, 1955

But contrary to what her sentencing jury was told, Williams was set free on parole. She then jumped parole and disappeared for sixteen years until fugitive hunter Louis Fawcett got on her trail.

This is the 57-year-long account of a mother who murdered her sons with malice.

Annie Williams Booking Photo After Her Fugitive Arrest In 1997

Until now, the tragedy of her two sons has been long forgotten.

A pair of large ornate pink granite headstones mark their graves at the Oak Park Cemetery located in Alvin, Texas.

Long-Forgotten Victims Of A Mother's Murder With Malice

8-year old Conrad S. Williams. and 9-year Calvin H. Williams were laid to rest side by side.

In 1955, the shocked and grief-stricken community took up a collection to bury the murdered brothers.

Years later, green mold grows on Calvin’s headstone.   Vandals have tipped over Conrad’s headstone. It lies flat on the ground.

Piles of scattered brown leaves and broken tree limbs cover the boy’s graves. 

Few remember the terrible end to their short lives that made front-page headlines across the world.

But veteran Texas lawman Louis Fawcett, the fugitive hunter who always got his man or woman, says it is the one case out of hundreds that will never fade from his memory. 

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