Albert DeSalvo, better known as the Boston Strangler, is one of New England’s most prolific serial killers.
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New Podcast Episode: The February 9th Killer
For years in Salt Lake County, February 9th was a date fraught with nervous anticipation. After the slaying of 6-months-pregnant Sonia Mejia in 2006 and Damiana Castillo in 2008, a dedicated police task force patrolled the area in hopes of preventing a repeat killing in the years that followed. Today, concerned Utahns eagerly await the trial that could bring about a conviction 17 years in the making.
New York's "Torso Killer" Pleads Guilty to 1968 Murder
Richard Cottingham, 76, plead guilty Monday to the 1968 murder of Diane Cusick near New York City and confessed his involvement in four murders. Cottingham is believed to be one of America’s most prolific serial killers and has previously been convicted of 11 other killings.
George Chapman: Serial Killer and Jack the Ripper Suspect
Theories surrounding the true identity of Jack the Ripper have swirled in the near 140 years since the murders occurred in the Greater London area. Some believe that serial killer George Chapman may be the infamous murderer.
14-year-old boy waives hearing for murder of 10-year-old girl
The suspect’s charges are one count of first-degree intentional homicide and two counts of sexual assault, and he is being held on $1 million bond in a juvenile detention center for the murder of 10-year-old Iliana ‘Lily’ Peters in April.
Man Indicted in 1986 Murder of Massachusetts College Student
Police in Essex County, Massachusetts, have indicted John Carey for the 1986 strangulation murder of 20-year-old college student Claire Gravel.
Deadly Exorcisms in the Modern Era
It’s not just a menacing movie tradition or a practice of the past — exorcisms of supposed demons are still actively performed by clergy across the world. When they go wrong, they can go violently, deadly wrong.
NJ Mother Convicted of Murdering Toddler Son
For the suffocation of her 17-month-old son in 2018, Heather Reynolds of Sicklerville will face life in prison at her sentencing in October.
The Timeline and Victims of Jeffrey Dahmer
As one of the most infamous serial killers in modern history, Jeffrey Dahmer is the focus of multiple books, television shows, movies, and other kinds of media. However, his victims rarely share the same spotlight, their names often not even shared, just a number. Here are the stories of Jeffrey Dahmer’s victims and their brutal deaths.
Guiding Hands School Employees Indicted for Max Benson's Death
On November 28th, 2018, 13-year-old Benson was restrained on the floor in his school for over an hour. He became unresponsive and died in the hospital shortly afterward.
Dallas Man Arrested and Charged With Capital Murder in 33-Year-Old Cold Case
Police in Dallas, Texas arrested 53-year-old David Rojas on Friday in connection with the 1989 murder of Mary Hague Kelly.
New Podcast Episode: The Cleveland Strangler
Anthony Sowell, known as the Cleveland Strangler targeted women addicted to crack, incorrectly assuming that none of his victims would be missed. Sowell sexually assaulted countless women, and murdered eleven, whose decomposing bodies were found hidden around his family home in Mount Pleasant. Cleveland Police did little to investigate any of the disappearances, but the testimony of brave survivors and dedication of devastated family members brought the Strangler down.
Bay Area CEO Arrested and Charged With 1992 Murder
Bay Area Tech CEO John Kevin Woodward was taken into police custody at New York City’s JFK airport Saturday for the 1992 murder of Laurie Houts in Mountain View, California.
1970s Serial Killer Faces Additional Life Sentence on DNA Evidence
Already serving time for 11 murder convictions, Richard Cottingham was arraigned this week for a 12th: the former cold case of Diane Cusick, found dead in 1968.
The Crimes of Juana Barraza: “El Mataviejitas”
From late 2002 until 2006, the Mexico City elderly population was chilled to the bone by El Mataviejitas, a serial killer who charmed and deceived their way into the homes of elderly women before beating and strangling them. One day, but chance, the killer was found by police, but who they found rocked their understanding of the case to its foundations.
Woman Strangles Her Girlfriend With Cord After Failed Hit Order
Jennifer Sweeney, 38, was sentenced to a total of 95 years in prison after ordering a failed hit on her girlfriend, Tyrita Julius, 41, then strangling her with a cord and burying her in her backyard after believing Julius was cheating on her.
South Carolina Man Dies While Burying Girlfriend He Allegedly Murdered
Joseph McKinnon of Trenton, South Carolina, was found dead in his backyard from a heart attack while digging a pit to bury his girlfriend in after he allegedly murdered her.
Phoenix Woman Strangled To Death On Bus
Diane Craig, 41, was strangled to death on a Phoenix bus around 8 a.m. on Friday.
New Details Emerge in Lily Peters Homicide
The body of Lily Peters, 10, was found near a walking trail in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin on Monday. Now, authorities say they know how she died and who killed her.
The Storyville Slayer: Part II
Last week I discussed the case of the Storyville Slayer, a serial killer that operated in New Orleans between 1992 and 1995. Appearing on an episode of ‘Unsolved Mysteries’ in 1992, the elusive killer has still not been caught. However, there have been suspects.