Episode 23: The Boston Strangler: "A Case of Multiple Killers?"

Crimes from the Peanut Gallery

Summary In this episode, Vic discusses the case of Albert DeSalvo, also known as the Boston Strangler. Vic explores the controversy surrounding DeSalvo's guilt or innocence and shares their personal observations. DeSalvo was never found guilty of the Boston Strangler murders due to a lack of evidence, but he confessed to being the killer. Vic delves into DeSalvo's troubled childhood, his criminal history, and the details of the murders. They also discuss the possibility of another serial killer being involved and the connection to the Green Man crimes. The episode concludes with DeSalvo's arrest, trial, and eventual death in prison. Takeaways The case of Albert DeSalvo, the Boston Strangler, is controversial, with some questioning his guilt or innocence. DeSalvo confessed to being the Boston Strangler, but he was never found guilty of the murders due to a lack of evidence. DeSalvo had a troubled childhood and a history of criminal behavior, including breaking and entering and sexual assault. There is speculation about the involvement of another serial killer or multiple killers in the Boston Strangler murders. DeSalvo's arrest and trial, as well as his eventual death in prison, marked the end of the Boston Strangler case. Sound Bites "Albert would actually never be found guilty of any of the Boston Strangler murders." "Serial killers seem so normal to the outside world." "He was certainly escalating really, really fast." Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview 01:32 Debate over Guilt or Innocence 07:17 The Dual Nature of Serial Killers 12:47 The Green Man Connection 38:07 The Last Known Victims 46:35 The Confession and the Controversy #newpodcast #crime #truecrimepodcast #truecrimestory #truecrimetiktok #crimesfromthepeanutgallery #truecrimestories #newepisode #newpodcastalertv #truecrimecommunity #truecrimegenre #serialkiller #boston #bostonstrangler #lkiller#albertdesalvo#truecrimeanytime #crimestories #newpodcastalert🚨 #newpodcastepisode #serialkiller#truecrimepodcast #truecrimepodcasts #truecrime #truecrimetiktok #stalking #lifeinprison #truecrimeallthetime #Massachusetts53:09 Albert DeSalvo's Violent Death