: Most victims were sexually assaulted and strangled with articles of their own clothing, such as silk stockings or nylons, often tied in distinctive bows.
: The killer typically entered homes without force, suggesting the victims either knew him or believed he was a service provider. The Boston Strangler
: The murders caused widespread terror in eastern Massachusetts, leading to a surge in sales of locks, deadbolts, and tear gas. Albert DeSalvo: The Confession : Most victims were sexually assaulted and strangled
: DeSalvo later recanted his confession before being stabbed to death in prison in 1973. such as silk stockings or nylons
Over an 18-month period, ranging in age from 19 to 85 were murdered in their homes.