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Boston Strangler, American serial killer who murdered at least 11 women in the Boston area between 1962 and 1964. His crimes were the subject of numerous books and a film, though the exact number of victims—as well as his identity—proved a matter of controversy.
From June 1962 through January 1964, 13 single women between the ages of 19 and 85 were murdered throughout the Boston area. Many people believed that at least 11 of these murders were committed by the same individual because of the similar manner in which each murder was committed.
Events. Between June 14, 1962, and January 4, 1964, 13 single women between the ages of 19 and 85 were murdered in the Boston area. Most were sexually assaulted and strangled in their apartments. Originally, the police believed that one man was the sole perpetrator.
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Jul 11, 2013 · BOSTON July 11, 2013 -- A water bottle recovered from a construction site where Tim DeSalvo – whose uncle Albert DeSalvo had confessed to being the internationally notorious Boston Strangler – gave police the DNA evidence they needed to bring closure to a case that has been a mystery for nearly 50 years, murders for which no one has ever been c...
2. The Boston Strangler case is a stark reminder of the importance of thorough and unbiased police work, as well as the danger of rushing to conclusions based on prejudice. 3. The legacy of the Boston Strangler case serves as a cautionary tale about the responsibilities of law enforcement and the need for ongoing reform to ensure justice for ...
Apr 2, 2014 · 1931–1973. Who Was Albert DeSalvo? Convicted criminal Albert DeSalvo was in and out of trouble with the police from an early age, but nothing as gruesome as the “Boston Strangler” case. DeSalvo...
Jul 11, 2013 · Home // Local Coverage. Timeline: Main Events In The Case Of The Boston Strangler. July 11, 2013. The Associated Press. This article is more than 10 years old. Jan. 4, 1964: Mary Sullivan, 19,...
