October 15, 1994 – 11000 block of Clint Parker Rd, Willis, Texas
SYNOPSIS: Victim, Martin Paul Dougherty, was 40 years of age, lived alone, and resided in a rented mobile home on Wooded Oak in Willis, Texas. On October 2, 1994, Dougherty assisted a friend with land clearing in the 11000 block of Clint Parker Road in Willis, Texas.
Dougherty was reportedly dropped off back at his mobile home on Wooded Oak at around 2:00 pm, same day. On October 15, 1994, citizens who were looking for land to purchase began walking the property in the 11000 block of Clint Parker Road to determine if it met their needs. The decomposed remains of Martin Dougherty’s body were discovered in the heavy brush. Investigation revealed that this was the same piece of land that Dougherty had assisted his friend in clearing on October 2, 1994. An autopsy revealed that Dougherty had been shot several times. Robbery may have been a motive since Dougherty’s wallet and jewelry were never found.
Janet Luce (Carrigan)
Such a sad ending -
1994 Case # 94A012364
Murder of Martin Paul Dougherty
October 15, 1994 – 11000 block of Clint Parker Rd, Willis, Texas
SYNOPSIS: Victim, Martin Paul Dougherty, was 40 years of age, lived alone, and resided in a rented mobile home on Wooded Oak in Willis, Texas. On October 2, 1994, Dougherty assisted a friend with land clearing in the 11000 block of Clint Parker Road in Willis, Texas.
Dougherty was reportedly dropped off back at his mobile home on Wooded Oak at around 2:00 pm, same day. On October 15, 1994, citizens who were looking for land to purchase began walking the property in the 11000 block of Clint Parker Road to determine if it met their needs. The decomposed remains of Martin Dougherty’s body were discovered in the heavy brush. Investigation revealed that this was the same piece of land that Dougherty had assisted his friend in clearing on October 2, 1994. An autopsy revealed that Dougherty had been shot several times. Robbery may have been a motive since Dougherty’s wallet and jewelry were never found.
Steve Shannon
So SAD. So young. He lived literally right down the road from me. Amazing.