Stranglers
About This Show
Show Info:
From June, 1962 through January, 1964, women in the city of Boston lived in fear of the infamous Strangler. Over those 19 months, he committed 13 known murders-crimes that included vicious sexual assaults and bizarre stagings of the victims' bodies. After the largest police investigation in Massachusetts history, handyman Albert DeSalvo confessed and went to prison. Despite DeSalvo's full confession and imprisonment, authorities would never put him on trial for the actual murders. And more than 50 years later, significant doubts continue to surround the case. Was DeSalvo really the killer? Was there more than one Strangler? And did the Boston PD and the FBI do everything necessary to find and stop the murderer?
Stranglers, an original 12-part weekly documentary podcast from Stitcher and Northern Light Productions, is a fascinating, contemporary audio investigation of the Boston Strangler story. Using never-before-heard voices, interviews with actual suspects, extensive original research and new conversations with the victims' family members, host Portland Helmich will introduce you to every facet of the case, from the reporters who originally covered it to the police who worked furiously to solve it, as well as terrified witnesses who claim to have met the Strangler himself.
Most Recent Episode
Introducing Dear Franklin Jones
Feb 28
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3 minutes
Growing up, Jonathan’s family was a little different. They followed a controversial spiritual leader named Franklin Jones. Join Jonathan on a journey to find out what really happened.
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Episodes of This Show
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57 minutes
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Feb 15, 2017
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56 minutes
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Feb 8, 2017
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49 minutes
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Feb 1, 2017
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55 minutes
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Jan 25, 2017
Rated 5 out of
5
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Deverly from
YASSSSSSS
I've gotten hooked on crime podcasts lately, and this one is by far my favorite. The detail, the way the timeline is set up, the guest stars, and the intensity of the story was so impeccably amazing. I wish that I could write to Adele and tell her how strong, and courageous she is to tell her story for other victims with similar stories, or families who lost loved ones who faced similar deaths to the Strangler victims who died. Portland did an amazing job of hosting and producing this show, and I hope to find more of her podcasts!
Date published: 2017-04-19
Rated 5 out of
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chickyandcheese from
Fascinating
This podcast was so well done - it was really hard for me not to listen to the whole thing in one sitting! Albert DiSalvo was actually arrested just down the street from my mother's childhood home in Lynn after he escaped. That, combined with growing up in the suburbs of Boston, meant I had heard a lot about the Boston Strangler case throughout my life and I thought "really? what more is there to tell?". As I learned from this podcast, I had heard nowhere near the whole story and much of it was not actually true. If you are a fan of true crime stories, this one is for you.
Date published: 2017-10-03
Rated 5 out of
5
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Mike36 from
Loved it!
The producers' mix of vintage recordings, new interviews and reenactments was among the best I've heard. I hope there are future seasons.
Date published: 2017-06-06
Rated 5 out of
5
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BostonGal from
Hooked!
This podcast had me from the very first few minutes of the exclusive preview I heard through listening to "Detective." I live just north of Boston and, although I had heard of the Strangler, I was not super familiar with the story.
The production quality is awesome - really great sound effects and even the silent moments are perfectly placed. Leaves me feeling slightly creeped out long after I listen!
Date published: 2016-11-23
Rated 5 out of
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Mogs from
It got me hook, line & sinker!
A really well done podcast. It captivated me right from the first episode. I was fairly oblivious to the Boston Strangling murders but this takes you right from the beginning all the way to the end of the investigation as well as the aftermath. I also found it very respectful of the victims while still being extremely factual and in-depth.
Date published: 2017-05-22
Rated 5 out of
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Tcthom279 from
Amazing New Info Uncovered - New Perspective
I've read and been interested in this case for years. I'm amazed at how much new and relevant information this podcast uncovered. And at how it has completely changed my view of what happened. Excellent podcast and excellent story telling. I loved Adele's story, the information about domestic violence, and the tribute to the victims.
Date published: 2017-03-17
Rated 5 out of
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Laughingdi from
Amazing!
Portland Hemlich and team at Earwolf have created an amazing, detailed and riveting retelling of the infamous Boston Strangler case. They bring up points and scenarios that no has put together. Finished the series in 2 weeks in my commute. When is the next series?
Date published: 2017-04-14
Rated 5 out of
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patriotsfan11 from
Excellent and captivating podcast
I just finished listening to the Stranglers podcast. The in depth behind the scene stories pertaining to the Boston Strangler. Being from Massachusetts I never really gave much thought to these murders. I think this series paid honor to the Boston victims.
Date published: 2017-03-10
