Episode
'Boston Strangler' | Ep. 3: The Confession
39:27
Published: Wed Apr 12 2023
Description
Today we bring you the third episode of "Truth and Lies: The Boston Strangler," a new multi-part podcast series from ABC Audio on the 13 victims of the Boston Strangler, the inconclusive investigation, and how even after a killer confessed, it didn’t end the story. The whole series is available now on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/3wgRdzb), Spotify (https://spoti.fi/3XFQm6X), Amazon Music (https://amzn.to/3ksWvFj), or your app of choice. And make sure to check out "Boston Strangler," streaming now on Hulu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chapters
In the third episode of the "Truth and Lies, The Boston Strangler" series, listeners learn about a murder case from the 1960s that was never solved.
00:00 - 01:11 (01:11)
Summary
In the third episode of the "Truth and Lies, The Boston Strangler" series, listeners learn about a murder case from the 1960s that was never solved. Warning: This episode contains graphic descriptions of violence.
Episode'Boston Strangler' | Ep. 3: The Confession
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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.
01:11 - 10:50 (09:39)
Summary
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.
Episode'Boston Strangler' | Ep. 3: The Confession
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During the trial, Eftle Bailey used Albert DeSalvo's confession to the Boston strangler murders to argue for his client's insanity plea, but the confession was ultimately deemed inadmissible due to DeSalvo's mental state at the time.
10:50 - 19:21 (08:30)
Summary
During the trial, Eftle Bailey used Albert DeSalvo's confession to the Boston strangler murders to argue for his client's insanity plea, but the confession was ultimately deemed inadmissible due to DeSalvo's mental state at the time. In the end, DeSalvo's confession led to his incarceration for life.
Episode'Boston Strangler' | Ep. 3: The Confession
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Court documents reveal the Boston Strangler, Albert DeSalvo, was worried that a movie about his crimes would harm his reputation and his chances to appeal his conviction, and that funds from the movie would be used to pay off debts.
19:21 - 26:16 (06:55)
Summary
Court documents reveal the Boston Strangler, Albert DeSalvo, was worried that a movie about his crimes would harm his reputation and his chances to appeal his conviction, and that funds from the movie would be used to pay off debts. The court ruled the movie could proceed and that his contract with the movie’s producer was legal.
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The sensitivity of DNA testing has led to the forensic identification of the Boston Strangler.
26:16 - 35:44 (09:27)
Summary
The sensitivity of DNA testing has led to the forensic identification of the Boston Strangler. Advances in technology have allowed for familial matching to link biological evidence at the crime scene to a suspect in the case.
Episode'Boston Strangler' | Ep. 3: The Confession
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In the next episode of Truth in Lives, host Laretta Murray speaks with writer and director Matt Ruskin about his new film, Boston Strangler, which offers a fresh perspective by focusing on the women reporters who covered the story.
35:44 - 38:03 (02:19)
Summary
In the next episode of Truth in Lives, host Laretta Murray speaks with writer and director Matt Ruskin about his new film, Boston Strangler, which offers a fresh perspective by focusing on the women reporters who covered the story. The film, starring Keira Knightley, is set to stream on Hulu beginning March 17th.