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The Hunt for the Boston Strangler

2007 45 min Detective · Crime · Documentary

A 2007 documentary reopens the case of the Boston Strangler, questioning whether Albert DeSalvo really committed the murders for which he confessed.

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What it’s about

In the 1960s, police closed the case of the Boston Strangler after handyman Albert DeSalvo confessed to killing 13 women. Recent forensic evidence suggests that in at least one of the murders, and possibly all of them, police had the wrong man. Some even theorize that the real strangler may still be free.

What hooks you

The documentary features archival footage of Albert DeSalvo. It draws on recent forensic evidence to challenge the official story, suggesting the case may not be as closed as once thought.

Who it’s for

It suits viewers who appreciate true crime investigations that question official conclusions and delve into forensic details.

Technical details
Country
United States
Year
2007
Genres
Detective, Crime, Documentary, History
Running time
45min
World premiere
Jan 30, 2007

Ratings

MOVIE․ONE · 195 votes
8.1 /10
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Creative team

All 7
Director Noel Dockstader
Starring
  1. 01 Liz Anderson Beverly Samans
  2. 02 Albert DeSalvo plays himself, archive footage
  3. 03 Tim Thunderhorse Halpin Detective / Investigator
  4. 04 John Benjamin Hickey Narrator, voice
  5. 05 Matthew James Santoro Albert DeSalvo / The Boston Strangler
  6. 06 Mark Warren Interrogator

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