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Truth and Lies: The Boston Strangler

ABC News (US)

Thirteen victims. An inconclusive investigation. Sixty years later, the story of the Boston Strangler still has a hold on the public imagination. “Truth and Lies: The Boston Strangler” retraces the tragic fate of the victims and explores why a killer’s confession never closed this decades-old case. Last season, “Truth and Lies: The Informant" told the story of an ordinary man who was recruited by the FBI to stop a domestic terror attack. Season 1 covered the rise and fall of the notorious sex offender and financier Jeffrey Epstein and told the stories of women who fought to bring Epstein to justice.

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United States

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True Crime

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ABC News (US)

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Thirteen victims. An inconclusive investigation. Sixty years later, the story of the Boston Strangler still has a hold on the public imagination. “Truth and Lies: The Boston Strangler” retraces the tragic fate of the victims and explores why a killer’s confession never closed this decades-old case. Last season, “Truth and Lies: The Informant" told the story of an ordinary man who was recruited by the FBI to stop a domestic terror attack. Season 1 covered the rise and fall of the notorious sex offender and financier Jeffrey Epstein and told the stories of women who fought to bring Epstein to justice.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Trailer: 'Radioactive: The Karen Silkwood Mystery'

11/12/2024
Introducing a new investigative true crime series: "Radioactive: The Karen Silkwood Mystery." Karen Silkwood’s death 50 years ago this November continues to haunt Oklahoma and the nation. The 28-year-old plutonium plant worker died in a fatal crash while driving to meet a reporter with The New York Times allegedly to deliver evidence documenting unsafe conditions at the plant. Two reporters who covered the Silkwood story in 1974 have spent years trying to piece together what many in Oklahoma speculate: Karen Silkwood may have died for what she knew. Fifty years later, hear newly-discovered investigative tapes, deathbed conversations and long-awaited interviews reexamining what happened that night. Listen to Ep. 1 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Duration:00:02:29

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Introducing 'The King Road Killings: An Idaho Murder Mystery'

6/13/2023
It began as a weekend of football, parties, late-night food and good friends -- a normal Saturday night in the college town of Moscow, Idaho. But Sunday morning, four University of Idaho students are found stabbed to death in their beds. Through friends, witnesses, video surveillance and social media footage, we get to know who the victims were and reconstruct their final hours. Presenting the first episode of the new true-crime podcast "The King Road Killings: An Idaho Murder Mystery," a series that goes behind the scenes of the investigation into the savage murders of four University of Idaho students -- a case that captivated and horrified the nation in the winter of 2022. Find new episodes weekly on Apple Podcasts (https://tinyurl.com/2p8tbm6r), Spotify (https://tinyurl.com/yc2wj534), Amazon Music (https://tinyurl.com/3akehrhk) or wherever you're listening now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:32:19

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The King Road Killings: An Idaho Murder Mystery

5/18/2023
Follow the new true crime podcast from ABC News, "The King Road Killings: An Idaho Murder Mystery," to hear the full five-part series, debuting June 7 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and other major podcast platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:04:39

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Boston Strangler, E5: A Conversation with Keira Knightley and Carrie Coon

3/29/2023
The stars of the new 20th Century Studios' film "Boston Strangler" discuss what drew them to the roles of Loretta McLaughlin and Jean Cole -- the real-life journalists who helped bring the cases to light -- and why the story needed to be retold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:26:22

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Boston Strangler, E4: Director Matt Ruskin

3/22/2023
A conversation with the "Boston Strangler" film writer and director Matt Ruskin about why he chose to reexamine the Stranger story through the lens of two crusading women reporters who covered the crimes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:23:35

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Boston Strangler, E3: The Confession

3/15/2023
When Albert DeSalvo confesses to the murders, it doesn't end the story of the Boston Strangler. Decades later, nearly all of the cases remain open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:39:27

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Boston Strangler, E2: The Search

3/8/2023
The Boston Strangler's killing spree brings a torrent of pressure on law enforcement. Police try new techniques to catch the killer, but their methods raise questions among the press. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:26:01

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Boston Strangler, E1: The Women

3/1/2023
In June 1962, a woman opens the door to a stranger. What happens next will shock the country and haunt the streets of Boston for years to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:32:34

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Trailer: Introducing "Truth and Lies: The Boston Strangler"

2/21/2023
Sixty years later, the story of the Boston Strangler still has a hold on the public imagination. "Truth and Lies: The Boston Strangler" retraces the tragic fate of the victims and explores why a killer’s confession never closed this decades-old case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:01:51

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Informant, E5: A Patriot

2/1/2023
The FBI makes the final move to take down the Crusaders, and Dan Day faces the militia members in court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:43:39

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Informant, E4: 'The Power of The Bromance'

1/25/2023
The militia members have everything they need to carry out an attack. To slow them down, the FBI brings in an undercover agent who tries to win over the group's leader. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:47:09

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Informant, E3: 'Minuteman'

1/18/2023
The militia members begin setting their plans in motion, making Dan Day's work more crucial than ever. But the job begins to take a toll on him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:47:13

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Informant, E2: 'Dangerous Dan'

1/11/2023
In Garden City, members of a newly formed militia keep a close eye on the Muslim community. But little do they know, there's someone surveilling them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:41:45

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Informant, E1: There's No Place Like Home

1/11/2023
A city in Southwest Kansas becomes an unlikely multicultural mecca. But some people around town aren't comfortable with this kind of change — and they start making it known. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:44:55

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Trailer: Introducing 'Truth & Lies: The Informant'

1/4/2023
From ABC Audio comes "Truth and Lies: The Informant," a remarkable story of an ordinary man who risked his life as an FBI informant and thwarted what would've been one of the worst terrorist attacks in U.S. history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:02:21

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Epstein, E10: 'One Step Closer to Justice'

7/10/2020
It’s the biggest development in the saga of Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse since his death. Ghislaine Maxwell -- Epstein’s former girlfriend and close associate -- has been arrested by federal authorities and is now facing possibly decades in prison. On this bonus episode of "Truth and Lies: Jeffrey Epstein," host Mark Remillard speaks with ABC News Senior Producer James Hill and ABC News Senior Investigative Reporter Aaron Katersky to break down the charges and what we know about the investigation into Maxwell. We hear about the impact the arrest has had on Epstein’s and Maxwell’s accusers, and what to expect as the case moves forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:34:36

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Epstein, E9: Far from Over

2/27/2020
In July 2019, Jeffrey Epstein was arrested on charges of sex trafficking of underage girls, handcuffed as he exited his private plane that had arrived from Paris. For a brief moment, the victims exhaled, hopeful that justice would be served at long last. But before facing the charges, Epstein slips from justice again –- this time, for good. In August 2019, Epstein would be found dead in his jail cell after an apparent suicide. But the story is far from over. Still-open civil lawsuits, a fight over Epstein's estate and questions about alleged accomplices all linger. And through it all, the brave women who came forward to bring down one of the most prolific sex traffickers of our time persevere, sharing with us what their lives look like today -- after Jeffrey Epstein. "Truth and Lies: Jeffrey Epstein" is a co-production of the award-winning ABC News Investigative Unit and ABC Audio, makers of "The Dropout," "A Killing On the Cape," "Have You Seen This Man?," the daily ABC News podcast "Start Here," and more: http://www.abcaudio.com/podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:01:59

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Epstein, E8: The Sweetheart Deal

2/20/2020
Back in Palm Beach, local authorities build what they believe is a solid case against Jeffrey Epstein and they turn it over to the FBI, confident the feds will investigate and prosecute Epstein as the local police feel he deserves. Victims ?from Florida, New York and New Mexico are interviewed by the FBI ?over the course of two years -- and ?they are assured that the wheels of justice are turning. But what eventually happens stuns Palm Beach police and the women who, despite fearing for their safety, opened up old wounds to cooperate with federal investigators. How did the millionaire from Palm Beach, accused of sexually abusing potentially over 30 girls and young women across the country, end up spending just over a year in a local jail cell that allowed to come and go almost as he pleased? Just who was behind the "sweetheart" deal Epstein got, leaving victims both angry and betrayed? And new information from ABC News shows federal investigators knew even more years ago than has been previously reported about allegations against Epstein -- this time, surrounding a 14-year old girl in New York. "Truth and Lies: Jeffrey Epstein" is a co-production of the award-winning ABC News Investigative Unit and ABC Audio, makers of "The Dropout," "A Killing On the Cape," "Have You Seen This Man?," the daily ABC News podcast "Start Here," and more: http://www.abcaudio.com/podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:05:37

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Epstein, E7: Little St. Jeff

2/13/2020
Jeffrey Epstein further expands his real estate empire with arguably his most extravagant purchase, a private island in the U.S. Virgin Islands called Little St. James, that he dubbed "Little St. Jeff." A contractor who did a lot of work on the island says he witnessed things he found terribly unsettling, including young-looking girls sunbathing on the beaches. And it was in this seemingly idyllic paradise where one woman alleges she had a terrifying encounter with Epstein that would forever change her life. "Truth and Lies: Jeffrey Epstein" is a co-production of the award-winning ABC News Investigative Unit and ABC Audio, makers of "The Dropout," "A Killing On the Cape," "Have You Seen This Man?," the daily ABC News podcast "Start Here," and more: http://www.abcaudio.com/podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:50:43

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Epstein, E6: Zorro Ranch

2/6/2020
As Jeffrey Epstein continues to build a financial empire, he ventures West, buying a massive piece of property outside Santa Fe, New Mexico. It's a private cattle ranch -- set in desolate, untouched land -- and rumors would fly among locals as to just what was going on at the compound known as Zorro Ranch. Epstein's wealth may have been growing, but so was the scale of his alleged abuse -- this time, involving a 16-year-old girl who says she was lured to the ranch by Epstein under the guise of a student trip. When she arrived, she was the only student there. "Truth and Lies: Jeffrey Epstein" is a co-production of the award-winning ABC News Investigative Unit and ABC Audio, makers of "The Dropout," "A Killing On the Cape," "Have You Seen This Man?," the daily ABC News podcast "Start Here," and more: http://www.abcaudio.com/podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:46:18