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The Boston Strangler Case and the Power of the Press
09:32 - 15:36 (06:03)
Journalists from the Record American newspaper obsessed over the Boston Strangler case, competing to report any new details, while law enforcement worked tirelessly to solve the murders.
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Peter Hurkos, a former house painter, helped investigators in the Boston Strangler case by providing accurate details about the crime scenes, and describing the type of individual he believed was responsible for the crimes.
09:32 - 13:42 (04:09)
Summary
Peter Hurkos, a former house painter, helped investigators in the Boston Strangler case by providing accurate details about the crime scenes, and describing the type of individual he believed was responsible for the crimes. He had reportedly developed his psychic abilities after suffering a head injury from falling off a ladder.
ChapterThe Boston Strangler Case and the Power of the Press
Episode'Boston Strangler' | Ep. 2: The Search
Podcast20/20
As law enforcement struggled to solve the Boston Strangler case, newspapers like the Boston Globe and the Record American competed to report on every development, sensationalizing the story with jarring headlines and drawing a frightened public's attention to the case.
13:42 - 15:36 (01:53)
Summary
As law enforcement struggled to solve the Boston Strangler case, newspapers like the Boston Globe and the Record American competed to report on every development, sensationalizing the story with jarring headlines and drawing a frightened public's attention to the case. The media coverage had a major impact on the investigation, influencing public perceptions and even possibly hindering police efforts to find the killer.