The Boston Strangler

The Boston Strangler refers to a series of murders that took place in Boston in the early 1960s, during which 13 women were killed, primarily in their homes. The victims were sexually assaulted and strangled, leading to widespread fear. Albert DeSalvo, a man already in custody for other crimes, famously confessed to being the Strangler, although doubts about the accuracy of his confession persist. The case has remained a topic of fascination in criminal history, exploring themes of media sensationalism, psychological profiling, and the challenges of solving serial crimes.