From 1962 to 1964, Boston was gripped by fear as the elusive Boston Strangler murdered 13 women in their homes, baffling police with no forced entry and varied victim profiles. This episode of True Crimecast delves into the chilling details of these crimes, the widespread panic they caused, and the controversial confession of Albert DeSalvo. The episode explores why this breakthrough still leaves open the debate about whether he was responsible for all 13 murders, examining theories of a single killer versus multiple offenders in one of America's most enduring true crime mysteries.
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