The first episode of Born Evil: The Serial Killer and the Savior, titled “The Innocents,” airs on Investigation Discovery on Monday, September 2, 2024.
Hadden Irving Clark, born in 1952, is currently serving two 30-year sentences for the murders of 6-year-old Michele Lee Dorr and 23-year-old Laura Houghteling, committed six years apart. The episode explores these two cases, connected by Clark’s heinous crimes.
Michele Dorr’s remains were found in 2024, 38 years after her disappearance, leading to a confession from Clark. He admitted to stabbing the young girl, taking her body home, and consuming parts of her remains. Clark also provided details of where he had buried her, bringing some closure to the case.
In the case of Laura Houghteling, a Harvard graduate who disappeared in 1992, Clark became a person of interest due to his history of mental health issues and his occasional work as a gardener for her family. A bloody fingerprint on her pillowcase sealed his fate, leading to his arrest and a 30-year prison sentence.
The episode also provides insight into Clark’s background, including his parents’ alcoholism and his brother’s similar history of violent crime. The exploration of Clark’s life and crimes presents a chilling portrait of a serial killer.
Born Evil: The Serial Killer and the Savior: The Innocents airs on Monday, September 2, 2024, on Investigation Discovery.
