Earle Nelson, infamously known as the Gorilla Man, was a notorious American criminal, active during the early 20th century, primarily in the 1920s. He gained his eerie nickname due to his physical appearance, which often involved brutal assaults and strangulation, evoking the image of a gorilla. Nelson's criminal activities began with petty crimes, but escalated to more violent offenses, leading to the deaths of multiple women. His ruthless acts caused widespread panic, and he was eventually apprehended in 1927. After his capture, he was tried and sentenced to death, being executed in 1928.

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50 Years Before Ted Bundy, Earle Nelson Was The Most Prolific Serial Killer In American History

Earle Nelson: The Dark Strangler

The Gorilla Killer: Earle Nelson

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In October 2021, a shocking crime unfolded in Haiti that captured global attention. A group of 17 missionaries, including five children, was kidnapped by the notorious 400 Mawozo gang while traveling outside Port-au-Prince. The kidnappers demanded a staggering $1 million ransom per person, thrusting the already embattled nation into the international spotlight. Against the backdrop of political instability and rampant gang violence, this chilling event highlighted the grim realities of a country struggling with chaos and lawlessness. Join Deb we delve into the harrowing details of this true crime, exploring the lives of the victims, the motives of their captors, and the global efforts to secure their freedom.

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Abducted Haiti missionaries describe daring escape

Christian Missionaries Who Were Held Captive by Gang in Haiti Reveal How They Escaped

Group of 17 missionaries and family members kidnapped in Haiti

Haitian gang members charged with missionaries' kidnapping | AP News

Missionaries kidnapped in Haiti: what happened and when were they released? - AS USA

Ransom freed some missionary hostages in Haiti, workers say | AP News

Between 1962 and 1964, the Boston Strangler was labeled as the person responsible for a series of murders in the Back Bay Area of Boston, MA. The victims, ranging in age from 19 to 85, were sexually assaulted and strangled, often in their homes. Albert DeSalvo, a handyman with a criminal history, eventually confessed to the killings, though doubts about his guilt linger due to inconsistencies and lack of physical evidence linking him to all the crimes. DNA evidence later tied DeSalvo to the final victim, but some experts believe more than one person may have been involved in the murders. The case remains one of the most notorious in American criminal history.

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1. A Young Victim — The Boston Strangler — Crime Library
2. Boston Strangler Case Solved 50 Years Later - ABC News
3. DeSalvo Confesses — The Boston Strangler — Crime Library
4. Did an Abusive Childhood Turn Albert DeSalvo Into the 'Boston Strangler' Serial Killer? - A&E True Crime
5. How The Boston Strangler’s Identity Was Finally Confirmed | Serial Killers | Investigation Discovery
6. The True Story Behind Hulu's 'Boston Strangler'
7. The true story behind Hulu's new crime drama, 'Boston Strangler,' a serial killer who likely murdered 13 women in the 1960s without leaving a sign of struggle