In this episode of Justice Has a Name, host Laura Oliver dissects the complex and chilling history of the Boston Strangler case, exploring the intersection of true crime, forensic science, and systemic failure. The narrative centers on Mary Sullivan, the final victim whose murder in January 1964 marked the end of a terrifying spree that spanned over two years across Greater Boston. This episode is essential listening for true crime enthusiasts, history buffs, and anyone interested in the evolution of criminal profiling and DNA technology. We examine how thirteen single women were targeted, the jurisdictional chaos that hampered police investigations, and the controversial role of parapsychologist Peter Hurkos in a desperate bid for answers.

Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Strangler

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Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Strangler

Topics: boston strangler, albert desalvo, mary sullivan, true crime podcast, missing persons, forensic dna, criminal justice history, massachusetts crimes, cold case investigation, flee bailey, peter hurkos, unsolved mysteries

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Transcript: https://cdn.humanitymedia.org/transcripts/justice-has-a-name/2026-10-28.txt