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291: The Boston Strangler

True Crime Obsessed

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The Witch Hunt for Suspects

The first victim's son was scrutinized for appearing callous about his mother's death. This is when they start to say bohemian neighborhoods are combed for deviance. Boston police rounded up every lesbian that they knew of in the city. They thought a woman might have committed the crimes. When the lesbians didn't do it, they go for the priest. Can you imagine, man, senior, you spent 15 years in the seminary being dragged on handcuffs because they think you're the Boston strangler? Well, to be fair, I'm the best track record.

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