DNA Evidence Solves Boston Strangler Cold Case

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In January of 1964, Marry Sullivan was raped and murdered shortly after moving to Boston. Her murderer was not found, however Alberto DeSalvo, known as the Boston Strangler, admitted to murdering her and 10 other victims. He later went back on his confession and left room for doubt in the case. Almost 50 years later, DNA evidence surfaced that would put an end to all doubts and solve the case.

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[Abstract by Walter Tates, ForensIQ Intern. 030614]

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