Who is Richard Fox and what crimes is he accused of?

Richard Fox is accused of murdering at least three women, two of whom he was already sentenced for, and is now indicted for a third.

Where were the victims' remains found in the Richard Fox case?

The remains of Crystal Curthoys were found in a Niagara Falls basement, while the bodies of Cassandra Watson and Marquita Mull were left near a trail in Portland, New York.

What is the current legal status of Richard Fox?

Richard Fox is currently held in Niagara County Jail without bail, awaiting his next court date on January 5, 2026.

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Serial Killer Suspect Indicted for Third Murder

24 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Richard Fox, already jailed for two murders, faces a third indictment.
Human remains found in a Niagara Falls basement identified as victim.
Fox confessed to strangling one victim and disposing of two bodies.

Serial Killer Suspect Indicted for Third Murder

Richard Fox, 62, who was sentenced to 40 years imprisonment in November for the murders of Cassandra Watson and Marquita Mull, now faces an indictment for a third alleged killing. Authorities believe Fox is responsible for the death of Crystal Curthoys, 32, of Lockport.

Human remains, identified as Curthoys through dental records, were discovered in March. They were found wrapped in plastic and a tarp, boarded up under basement stairs at a Niagara Falls house where Fox had resided. Police had begun investigating Fox in January after his arrest for the earlier murders.

Fox had confessed to strangling Cassandra Watson between 2003 and 2004 and to killing Marquita Mull in June 2021. He admitted to leaving both their bodies near a remote spot in Portland, New York. Fox is currently held without bail pending his next court appearance.