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INFAMOUS: Lovers’ Lane Murders

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INFAMOUS: Lovers’ Lane Murders

When what should have been a carefree date goes horribly wrong, the city of Houston realizes there’s a monster in their midst. Will they be caught in time?

If you have any information about the murders of Cheryl Henry & Andy Atkinson in Houston in 1990, please call the Houston Crime Stoppers tip line at 713-222-TIPS (8477).

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    Cheryl Henry (left) and Andy Atkinson (right).

    Cheryl Henry (left) and Andy Atkinson (right).

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    Cheryl Henry.

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    Andy Atkinson.

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    The anonymous letter sent to the Houston Police Department in 2001.

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    A composite sketch of a suspect released by investigators in 2008.

    A composite sketch of a suspect released by investigators in 2008.

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    Timeline:

    August 22, 1990
    August 22, 1990
    11pm

    Shane leaves Andy and Cheryl after hanging out with them.

    August 23, 1990
    August 23, 1990
    AM

    Shane goes to pick up Cheryl and take her to work, but she isn’t home.

    10am

    Shane gets a call while at work from a coworker of Cheryl’s, asking where she is.

    11pm

    Police arrive at the scene of Andy’s abandoned car. Cheryl and Andy’s bodies are found nearby shortly after.

    2001
    2001

    Houston PD receives an anonymous letter telling police they must pay $100k to know who killed Cheryl & Andy.

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    Houston, TX

    Where Cheryl & Andy lived, and where their bodies were found near “Lovers’ Lane.”

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