Murder Made Fiction

Our coverage of The Boston Strangler kicks off with Burt Topper's The Strangler (1964).

We've got 60s pop psychology, indistinguishable cops, and a leading performance from Victor Buono that steals the movie.

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Amanda and Joe begin their coverage of Hulu's limited series The Girl from Plainville.

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Theme Music: Conrad Chambers

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Amanda and Joe begin a new month dedicated to the murder spree that gripped Boston in 1963 as 13 women were strangled to death in their own homes. This month we're discussing Albert DeSalvo, The Boston Strangler.

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Amanda and Joe look back at their coverage of Leopold and Loeb and discuss their favorite adaptations, least favorite adaptations, and possible new ways to adapt the story today.

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After using his work extensively to fact check texts throughout the month, Amanda and Joe sit down with author and archivist Erik Rebain to discuss his fascination with the case, his favorite fictional adaptations and why Ryan Murphy should (or shouldn't) make a TV series.

Erik's website: The Lives and Legends of Richard Loeb and Nathan Leopold

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> Joe: @bstolemyremote / @joelipsett (BlueSky)

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Theme Music: Conrad Chambers
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