Norma Woodruff along with her husband Dennis was murdered by the alleged convicted suspect and their son Brandon Dale Woodruff.
A documentary on the tragic killings of Norma Woodruff and her husband, two former Rockwall County citizens who were killed near Royse City 15 years ago, will be shown throughout North Texas next week.
Dennis And Norma Woodruff were two Rockwall County residents.
This couple caught public attention after they were tragically murdered. And, the blame went on to their only son Brandon.
Even the documentary titled Texas Justice: Brandon Woodruff has been made depicting the scene of Dennis and Norma’s life.
Brandon Dale Woodruff, their son, was convicted of capital murder in March 2009 for the deaths in October 2005.
Katherine Ferguson was one of the case’s defense lawyers. The story of Woodruff will be told on Friday’s episode of ABC 20/20, beginning at 8 p.m.
What Happened To Norma Woodruff?
Norma Woodruff was murdered by her son Brandon Dale Woodruff in October 2005.
A docuseries about a double killing involving Norma and her partner near Royse City 13 years ago had a work-in-progress premiere in Dallas last week.
Norma was shot up to five times, while her spouse Dennis was shot once and then slashed nine times. Dennis did not put up a struggle before he was murdered, according to testimony given during the trial.
Authorities claimed that when a close relative was called to check on the Woodruffs, the house was discovered to be locked and that nothing of value had been removed from the house except the couple’s wallets.
The Woodruffs were in the process of switching from their Heath, Rockwall County house to their Royse City, Hunt County home when they were murdered according to the source.
How Did Dennis and Norma Woodruff Die?
To the outside eye, Dennis and Norma Woodruff had a wonderful family life and were quite happy with their son and daughter. The family resided in Royse City, Texas, and reports mentioned that they had just moved from the city of Heath in Rockwell County.
Dennis and Norma were quite popular in their community, and acquaintances praised their generous and kindhearted natures. Moreover, they were also looking forward to their children’s university education, and hence, the gruesome murders were quite shocking to all.
On the night of October 16, 2005, Dennis and Norma’s daughter, Charla, called her parents but got no response. She immediately informed her extended family, who were also unable to get across to the couple.
Interestingly, the police conducted a welfare check the following day but decided not to force their way into the house. Thus, the bodies were discovered only after Charla’s aunt, Todd Williams, broke into the residence.
Who Killed Dennis and Norma Woodruff? Brandon Conviction: Is He Guilty Or Innocent?
Brandon Woodruff was eventually found guilty of the murder of his parents Norma Woodruff and Dennis Woodruff.
Actually, the most significant piece of information presented itself in 2008, when Norma’s sister, Linda Matthews, found an old dagger among the family’s possessions. The police speculated that the blade might have been the one used in the murder and immediately sent it in for testing. Once the results came back, authorities were surprised to discover that a skull at the base of the dagger contained blood which was a perfect match to Dennis Woodruff’s DNA. This evidence went a long way toward Brandon’s ultimate conviction as he was found guilty of capital murder and sentenced to life in prison without parole in 2009.
Because the prosecution did not pursue the death sentence, Woodruff was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of release. After closing remarks, the jury in the 354th District Court reached the verdict after around five hours of debate.
Following the announcement of the judge’s verdict, Charla Woodruff, the defendant’s sister, made a statement in which she stated that she had attempted to go on with her life, but that she is still haunted by the killings.
Woodruff decided his only way out was to kill his parents and collect the insurance settlement, according to McFarland.
Where Is Norma Woodruff’s Daughter Now?
Charla Woodruff, the daughter of Norma Woodruff, is currently residing in Texas, The United States.
Dennis and Norma’s daughter, Charla, told her mom and dad on the night of October 16, 2005, but received no reply. She quickly averted her entire family, who were unable to communicate with the pair as well.
The following day, police conducted a welfare check but opted not to enter the residence. As a result, the bodies were found only after Todd Williams, Charla’s aunt, broke into the home.
As per the source, Charla was attending Southern Arkansas University and was with her pal Matthews on the night of the murder of her parents.
