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Revisiting the Boston Strangler Case: New Insights from Unheard Confession Tapes
Casey Sherman, the nephew of the youngest known victim of the Boston Strangler, harbors serious doubts about the identity of the infamous murderer. He strongly believes that Albert DeSalvo, who confessed to the ghastly crimes, may not have been the true perpetrator.
In an interview with Fox News Digital, Sherman expressed his skepticism, saying, “I honestly don’t believe Albert DeSalvo did it. I go back to the psychological profile developed by DeSalvo’s psychologist, Dr. Ames Robey. He created profiles of all potential suspects and told me in an extensive interview that DeSalvo was not capable of homicide.”
While acknowledging that DeSalvo had a dark history as a sexual predator and con artist, Sherman maintains that DeSalvo did not murder the innocent victims. “Albert DeSalvo was indeed a sexual predator and a thief. He took advantage of women through sexual assaults, but he never killed these women,” Sherman stated.
A Closer Look at the Murders
The Boston Strangler murders occurred between 1962 and 1964, leaving a lasting impact on the Boston community. A new documentary titled, “The Boston Strangler: Unheard Confession,” delves into this chilling topic. The film features never-before-released audio recordings of DeSalvo, who was killed in prison in 1973.
Hosted by Sherman, the documentary aims to shed light on the complexities surrounding these infamous murders. He previously authored a book centered on the 1964 murder of his aunt, Mary Sullivan, one of DeSalvo’s alleged victims.
In addressing the claims made in the documentary, Fox News Digital reached out to the Boston Police Department for further perspective.
The Family’s Pain
Reflecting on his family’s experience, Sherman remarked, “Growing up, I heard whispers about my aunt’s murder. One day, I finally approached my mother, who was just 17 when her sister was tragically killed. They were best friends, having planned to spend their lives together. All of that was stolen from my mother.”
He further detailed a poignant memory from their conversation. “I saw her get emotional for the first time. I hugged her and said, ‘Mom, at least they got the guy.’ To that, she replied, ‘Casey, I don’t know if they ever did.’”
Despite lacking concrete evidence, Sherman’s mother trusted her instincts, a bond forged by loss and tragedy that words could not fully capture.
Unraveling the Evidence
For decades, Sherman has pursued the truth regarding Sullivan’s murder. In 2013, investigators revealed DNA tests on DeSalvo’s exhumed remains linked him to Sullivan’s murder, alongside other victims. Initially supportive of the findings, Sherman’s confidence has since dwindled, drawing him to question how the DNA evidence was presented.
During interviews with those involved in the case, including approximately 50 witnesses and task force members, Sherman discovered inconsistencies. One original investigator voiced his belief that authorities had misattributed the murders to DeSalvo, pointing to the existence of several other potential suspects.
The Victims and the Investigation
In total, thirteen women aged 19 to 85 fell victim to these heinous crimes, each tragically sexually assaulted and murdered. The killer, dubbed
