In the early days of December 1967, a gruesome discovery was made in the Texas Tech Science building in Lubbock, Texas. The body of Alice Morgan, a 54-year-old cleaning lady, was found in Room 304-J, brutally murdered with a scalpel and a bone saw, leaving her nearly decapitated.
A Senseless Murder
The murder sent shockwaves through the community, with many left wondering why such a heinous crime was committed. Benjamin Lach, a Texas Tech graduate student, was eventually convicted of the crime and sentenced to 40 years in prison. However, he only served 15 years before being paroled in 1983.
According to reports, Lach had used a key belonging to Mrs. Morgan to gain access to a restricted area, and it is theorized that he murdered her to obtain her building keys. The community was gripped with fear, not knowing the motivation behind the crime, and many believed that a crazed killer was on the loose.
A Haunted Past
Some say that the spirit of Alice Morgan still haunts the Texas Tech Science building, particularly during the annual Carol of the Lights. While this may be a spooky tale, it is a reminder of the real-life tragedy that occurred and the family that was left behind. Mrs. Morgan was a loving mother and grandmother, and her legacy lives on through her family.
Original reporting: News/Talk 790 KFYO (Lubbock) — read the source article.
