Albert DeSalvo
Boston Strangler
Active for 3 years
(1962-1964) in United States
13
CONFIRMED
VICTIMS
13
POSSIBLE
VICTIMS
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- 9 Timeline Events
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- Boolean Statistical Questions
- 16 Books Written About Albert DeSalvo
- 11 External References
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Albert DeSalvo an American serial killer known as the Boston Strangler. Although Albert DeSalvo is widely thought to be the Boston Strangler, police and others analysing the case have long doubted the truth of his confession. George Nassar also a suspect in the case, claims that DeSalvo confessed the crimes to him while they were both in prison. In 1973, Albert DeSalvo was found stabbed to death in the prison infirmary at the Cedar Junction Correctional Institution in Norfolk, Massachusetts. In 2013 a DNA match confirmed his involvement in at least one of the cases connected to the Boston Strangler.
Albert DeSalvo Serial Killer Profile
Serial Killer Albert DeSalvo (aka) Boston Strangler, was active for 3 years between 1962-1964, known to have ( 13 confirmed / 13 possible ) victims. This Serial Killer was active in the following countries: United States
Albert DeSalvo was born on September 3rd 1931 in Chelsea, city in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States. He was raised by both parents until (Age 12), Lyman School for Boys until (Age 13), both parents until adulthood. He had five brothers or sisters. His father, Frank DeSalvo, a violent alcoholic. His mother, Charlotte DeSalvo. His father abused alcohol and/or drugs. Albert DeSalvo was physically psychologically abused at some point of his life.
Albert DeSalvo a heterosexual male citizen of the United States of America. He married, Irmgard Beck. He had two children.
Prior to his spree he had commited crimes, served time in jail, and served time in prison.
In 1962 (Age 30/31) Albert DeSalvo started his killing spree, during his crimes as a serial killer he was known to strangle, rape, and murder his victims. He was known to kill at the home of the victim. At the time of his crimes he was living with his wife and children, where he was known to work as a murderer, serial killer.
He was arrested on October 27th 1964 (Age 33), convicted on January 9th 1967 (Age 35), sentenced to life imprisonment at Bridgewater State Hospital in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, US.
Albert DeSalvo died on November 25th 1973 (Age 42), cause of death: homicide, multiple stab wounds at Cedar Junction Correctional Institution in Norfolk, Massachusetts, US.
Profile Completeness: 93%
serial killers by profile completenessAlbert DeSalvo has been listed on Killer.Cloud since November of 2016 and was last updated 5 years ago.
Albert DeSalvo a known:
( 651 killers ) SERIAL KILLER
The unlawful killing of two or more victims by the same offender(s), in separate events. Serial Killer as defined by the FBI at the 2005 symposium.
( 308 killers ) RAPIST
Rape is usually defined as having sexual intercourse with a person who does not want to, or cannot consent.
( 251 killers ) STRANGLER
Strangulation is death by compressing the neck until the supply of oxygen is cut off. Stranglers kill by Strangulation.
Albert DeSalvo
Serial Killer Profile:
Updated: 2019-02-15 Collected by Killer.Cloud
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | Albert DeSalvo |
| Nickname: | Boston Strangler |
| Victims: | 13 - 13 |
| Years Active: | 1962 - 1964 |
| Ages Active: | 30/31 - 32/33 |
| Active Countries: | United States |
| Life Span: | 1931 - 1973 |
| Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Gender: | Male |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Sexual Preference: | heterosexual |
| Astrological Sign: | ♍ Virgo Aug 23 - Sep 23 |
| Birth Month: | September |
| Marital Status: | married, Irmgard Beck |
| Children: | two children |
| Living With: | his wife and children |
| Occupation: | murderer, serial killer |
| Childhood Information | |
|---|---|
| D.O.B.: | Sep 3, 1931 |
| Given Name: | Albert |
| Birth Location: | Chelsea, city in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Birth Order: | N/A |
| Siblings: | five brothers or sisters |
| Raised By: | both parents until (Age 12), Lyman School for Boys until (Age 13), both parents until adulthood |
| Birth Category: | N/A |
| Mother: | Charlotte DeSalvo |
| Father: | Frank DeSalvo, a violent alcoholic |
| Cognitive Ability | |
|---|---|
| IQ: | N/A |
| Highest School: | N/A |
| Highest Degree: | |
| Incarceration | |
|---|---|
| Arrested: | Oct 27, 1964 (Age 33) |
| Convicted: | Jan 9, 1967 (Age 35) |
| Sentence: | life imprisonment |
| Prison Location: | Bridgewater State Hospital in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, US |
| Executed: | N/A |
| Previous Crimes: | TRUE |
| Previous Jail: | TRUE |
| Previous Prison: | TRUE |
| Death Information | |
|---|---|
| Death Date: | Nov 25, 1973 (Age 42) |
| Cause of Death: | homicide, multiple stab wounds |
| Death Location: | Cedar Junction Correctional Institution in Norfolk, Massachusetts, US |
| Killed In Prison: | TRUE |
| Suicide: | FALSE |
9 Timeline Events of Serial Killer
Albert DeSalvo
The 9 dates listed below represent a timeline of the life and crimes of serial killer Albert DeSalvo. A complete collection of serial killer events can be found on our Serial Killer Timeline.
| Date | Event Description |
|---|---|
| Sep 03 1931 | Albert DeSalvo was born in Chelsea, city in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States. #19310903 |
| Sep 03 1951 (Age 20) | 20th Birthday |
| Sep 03 1961 (Age 30) | 30th Birthday |
| 1962 (Age 30/31) | Albert DeSalvo started his serial killing spree. #1962 |
| 1964 (Age 32/33) | Albert DeSalvo ended his serial killing spree. #1964 |
| Oct 27 1964 (Age 33) | Albert DeSalvo arrested. #19641027 |
| Jan 09 1967 (Age 35) | Albert DeSalvo was convictedand sentenced to life imprisonment at Bridgewater State Hospital in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, US. #19670109 |
| Sep 03 1971 (Age 40) | 40th Birthday |
| Nov 25 1973 (Age 42) | Albert DeSalvodied.cause of death:homicide, multiple stab woundsat Cedar Junction Correctional Institution in Norfolk, Massachusetts, US. #19731125 |
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| 39 / 40 ANSWEREDSerial Killer Boolean Questions: | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killer Question | Killer Answer | Total Answered | ||
| living with children | TRUE | 268 | ||
| killed in prison | TRUE | 218 | ||
| father drug abuse | TRUE | 192 | ||
| physically abused | TRUE | 231 | ||
| psychologically abused | TRUE | 224 | ||
| previous crimes | TRUE | 367 | ||
| previous jail | TRUE | 352 | ||
| previous prision | TRUE | 336 | ||
| kill at victims home | TRUE | 323 | ||
| used weapon | TRUE | 453 | ||
| rape | TRUE | 453 | ||
| strangle | TRUE | 443 | ||
| suicide | FALSE | 225 | ||
| mother drug abuse | FALSE | 195 | ||
| problems in school | FALSE | 221 | ||
| teased in school | FALSE | 218 | ||
| physically defect | FALSE | 300 | ||
| speach defect | FALSE | 300 | ||
| head injury | FALSE | 299 | ||
| sexually abused | FALSE | 226 | ||
| drug abuse | FALSE | 226 | ||
| alcohol abuse | FALSE | 226 | ||
| psychologist | FALSE | 258 | ||
| forensic hospital | FALSE | 257 | ||
| previous killed | FALSE | 208 | ||
| kill at killers home | FALSE | 320 | ||
| used gun | FALSE | 451 | ||
| torture | FALSE | 426 | ||
| stalk | FALSE | 418 | ||
| blindfold | FALSE | 363 | ||
| bound | FALSE | 406 | ||
| sex with body | FALSE | 430 | ||
| mutilated | FALSE | 447 | ||
| ate part of body | FALSE | 451 | ||
| drank blood | FALSE | 442 | ||
| posed body | FALSE | 365 | ||
| totem body part | FALSE | 365 | ||
| totem personal item | FALSE | 354 | ||
| robbed | FALSE | 418 | ||
Books that Mention Albert DeSalvo
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A Death in Belmont
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The Last Victim
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The Strangler
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The Boston Strangler
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16 Books that mention Serial Killer
Albert DeSalvo
Albert Henry DeSalvo (September 3, 1931 – November 25, 1973) was a criminal in Boston, Massachusetts, who confessed to being the "Boston Strangler", the murderer of 13 women in the Boston area from 1962 to 1964. DeSalvo was imprisoned, however, for a series of rapes. His murder confession has been disputed, and debate continues as to which crimes DeSalvo actually committed.
External References
- Q1342909 on www.wikidata.org, Retrieved on Dec 14, 2018.
- Albert DeSalvo on en.wikipedia.org, Retrieved on Dec 14, 2018.
- Boston Strangler on en.wikipedia.org, Retrieved on Dec 14, 2018.
- Juan Ignacio Blanco, Albert Henry DeSALVO on murderpedia.org, Retrieved on Dec 14, 2018.
- Albert DeSalvo on www.biography.com, Retrieved on Dec 14, 2018.
- Boston Strangler on www.biography.com, Retrieved on Dec 14, 2018.
- The Boston Strangler on www.alcatrazeast.com, Retrieved on Jan 10, 2019.
- Boston Strangler strikes again on www.history.com, Retrieved on Jan 13, 2019.
- Doug Stanglin, DNA test ties Albert DeSalvo to Boston Strangler victim on www.usatoday.com, Retrieved on Jan 13, 2019.
- Albert de Salvo on www.serienkillers.de, Retrieved on Feb 17, 2019.
- Albert DeSalvo on criminalia.es, Retrieved on May 22, 2019.
Internal References
Albert DeSalvo is included in the following pages on Killer.Cloud the Serial Killer Database
- #5 of 39[ Page 1 ] of Virgo Serial Killers sorted by Confirmed Victims
- #7 of 41[ Page 1 ] of Serial Killers with birthdays in September
- #38 of 327[ Page 3 ] of Serial Killers active in the United States
- #47 of 250[ Page 4 ] of Serial Killer Stranglers sorted by Confirmed Victims
- #65 of 307[ Page 5 ] of Serial Killer Rapist sorted by Confirmed Victims
- #96 of 651[ Page 7 ] of serial killers sorted by Profile Completeness
- #120 of 651[ Page 8 ] of serial killers sorted by Confirmed Victims
- #129 of 651[ Page 9 ] of the A-Z List of Serial Killers
- #400 of 651[ Page 27 ] of serial killers sorted by Years Active
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