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: The killer often used the victims' own clothing—nylon stockings, bathrobes, or bras—to strangle them, frequently tying the items into distinctive, decorative bows.

: Unlike many serial killers who target a specific demographic, the Strangler’s victims varied widely in age, race, and socioeconomic background, complicating the investigation. The Role of the Press Boston Strangler

Between June 1962 and January 1964, a series of 13 women—ranging in age from 19 to 85—were found sexually assaulted and strangled in their homes. The murders shared several haunting characteristics: : The killer often used the victims' own

: Most victims appeared to have voluntarily let their killer inside, leading police to suspect he may have posed as a repairman or delivery person. or bras—to strangle them