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Episode #215 - "Strangled"

Case File: Case File: February 3, 1964

Victim One
Name: Ruth Carter
Gender: F Age: 24

Location of Body: Backseat of car (late '50s Chevy), parked in front of The Olympus Diner.
Time of death: 3am

Cause of death: possible strangulation - MO consistent with Boston Strangler; however, physical evidence does not support Strangler connection.

Physical Evidence:
  • Single, long gray hair found on victim
  • Bruising on wrists and torso
  • Subdural hematoma
  • Evidence of rape: dried semen near pelvic area.
  • Stockings around victims neck - used for strangulation
Analysis/Lab Work
  • Lack of hemorrhaging under skin indicates strangulation occurred post-mortem
  • Gray hair follicle determined to be regular hair follicle devoid of pigmentation (albino)
Updated 2003 Analysis/Conclusions: Cause of death due to blow to the head. Victim may have slipped on icy sidewalk. Body was moved and strangled to appear to be related to Boston Strangler.


Victim Two
Name: Peggy Moran
Gender: F

Location of Body: Her home
Time of death: undetermined

Cause of death: possible strangulation

Physical Evidence:
  • Scratches on arm
  • No evidence of rape
  • Stockings around victim's neck used for strangulation
Updated 2003 Analysis/Conclusions: Victim Two linked to Victim One crime scene. Victim Two strangled and crime scene staged to link to Boston Strangler case.

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