How did a trusted Texas handyman become one of the most prolific killers in recent history? The case of Billy Chemirmir, dubbed the “Pillowcase Murderer,” horrified families, exposed failures in elder care systems, and raised questions about how many victims were left unheard.<br /><br />Between 2016 and 2018, dozens of elderly women in North Texas were found dead in their homes or senior living facilities—many with pillowcases used to smother them. <br /><br />For years, these deaths were written off as “natural causes.” But when investigators finally looked deeper, they uncovered a chilling pattern tied to one man: Billy Chemirmir.
