26 episodes

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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    • 4.4 • 216 Ratings

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.

    Boston Strangler, E1: The Women

    Boston Strangler, E1: The Women

    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.
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    • 32 min
    Boston Strangler, E2: The Search

    Boston Strangler, E2: The Search

    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. 
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    • 26 min
    Boston Strangler, E3: The Confession

    Boston Strangler, E3: The Confession

    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. 
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    • 39 min
    Boston Strangler, E4: Director Matt Ruskin

    Boston Strangler, E4: Director Matt Ruskin

    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.
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    • 23 min
    Boston Strangler, E5: A Conversation with Keira Knightley and Carrie Coon

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

    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.
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    • 26 min
    Introducing "Truth and Lies: The Boston Strangler"

    Introducing "Truth and Lies: The Boston Strangler"

    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. 
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Customer Reviews

4.4 out of 5
216 Ratings

216 Ratings

sazzzzzzz. ,

Great podcast, but why the americanisms?!

Really enjoying this podcast, however now that they’re delving into Maxwell’s story, it bugs me that Americans feel the need to change things that happened in England into Americanisms it’s so infuriating! Podcasts reach a worldwide audience, tell the story as it is please.

Tolani.Idowu ,

Wow

This is such an in death insight into JE, it’s hard to fathom how he managed to get away with it for so long. But i guess it’s the same old thing, the rich, get away with all sorts. Kudos to the investigation team. This is brilliant investigative journalism.

David Rhys ,

Beautifully produced.

Superb production and hugely engaging. There’s professional balance on the audio which allows for an extremely easy listening experience.

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