About this episode
It's Albert DeSalvo time, guys. In the conclusion to our dive into the Boston Strangler murder spree, we discuss Albert's childhood, his confessions and whether or not we think he did it at all.
One big take away is that it was dark in there. Don't worry, you'll get it.
Sources:
The Boston Strangler by Gerold Frank
https://abcnews.go.com/US/boston-strangler-case-solved-50-years/story?id=19640699
https://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/12/us/dna-evidence-identified-in-boston-strangler-case.html
Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)
Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)
Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley
Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally
Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)
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