Chapter

The Disturbing Story of the Measuring Man
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01:11 - 10:50 (09:39)

Albert de Savo, also known as the Measuring Man, approached young women, complimented them and told them he worked for a modelling agency, but needed to measure them. He was arrested and charged for various crimes including breaking and entering, assault and battery and sexual acts.

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The story of Albert de Saville begins with a petty larceny committed at age seven and marks the beginning of a prodigious life of crime, including betrayal and theft of personal property.
01:11 - 05:41 (04:29)
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Crime
Summary

The story of Albert de Saville begins with a petty larceny committed at age seven and marks the beginning of a prodigious life of crime, including betrayal and theft of personal property.

Chapter
The Disturbing Story of the Measuring Man
Episode
'Boston Strangler' | Ep. 3: The Confession
Podcast
20/20
A man was arrested and confessed to the Measuring Man crimes where he approached young women, complimented them, and asked to measure them as part of his fake modeling agency.
05:42 - 10:50 (05:08)
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Crime
Summary

A man was arrested and confessed to the Measuring Man crimes where he approached young women, complimented them, and asked to measure them as part of his fake modeling agency. He was convicted of assault and battery, amongst other crimes related to the incidents.

Chapter
The Disturbing Story of the Measuring Man
Episode
'Boston Strangler' | Ep. 3: The Confession
Podcast
20/20