How did Henry lee lucas get caught?

Henry Lee Lucas was caught in 1983 after he was arrested for a driving offense in Texas. During the arrest, he confessed to multiple homicides, leading to a lengthy interrogation where he claimed to have committed numerous murders across the United States. His confessions, however, were often inconsistent and exaggerated, ultimately raising doubts about their validity. Investigations revealed that many of his claims were false, but he was still convicted for several crimes based on the evidence available.