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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.

The Boston Strangler’s first victim, a 55-year-old woman, was sexually assaulted and strangled in her ransacked apartment on June 14, 1962. During the following months, several other women, ranging in age from 65 to 85 years, were murdered in similar circumstances, news of which engulfed the city in panic. The Boston police chief transferred nearly all his department’s resources to the search for the so-called “mother killer.” Then, in December, a young woman was killed, and three weeks later a 23-year-old woman was found strangled. Subsequent victims included women of a range of ages. By January 1964, 13 women were dead, and the Massachusetts attorney general, Edward Brooke, had taken charge of the investigation personally.

Dame_Ann_Average
Dame_Ann_Average posted:

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.

The Boston Strangler’s first victim, a 55-year-old woman, was sexually assaulted and strangled in her ransacked apartment on June 14, 1962. During the following months, several other women, ranging in age from 65 to 85 years, were murdered in similar circumstances, news of which engulfed the city in panic. The Boston police chief transferred nearly all his department’s resources to the search for the so-called “mother killer.” Then, in December, a young woman was killed, and three weeks later a 23-year-old woman was found strangled. Subsequent victims included women of a range of ages. By January 1964, 13 women were dead, and the Massachusetts attorney general, Edward Brooke, had taken charge of the investigation personally.

 

Baz
Dame_Ann_Average posted:
Baz posted:

He must have been getting on

 

he's still alive Baz, in his 80's although Johnny Cochrane died a few years ago with a brain tumour...remember his line 'if the gloves don't fit you must acquit' didn't mention all the diry tricks they got up to for the gloves not to bloody well fit. 

Who was the lead guy ? Can't remember his name ...

Baz

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