Known as the 'Gorilla Killer' and the 'Dark Strangler', Earle Nelson moved throughout North America seemingly able to strangle and kill his victims at will. Where was he eventually captured?

sleb82

Killarney http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earle_Nelson Nov 25 07, 7:30 AM

zbeckabee

"Earle Nelson was five miles from the U.S. border when the first lawman caught up with him. His description had spread throughout the province and every border town was on the alert. When Nelson stopped in a general store in Wakopa to buy food, he was recognized by the storeowner and a patron who knew of the $1,500 reward and notified the law. Nelson was headed out of town along the southbound railroad tracks aware that he had been spotted. He had gotten about a mile and a half away from Wakopa when the local constable appeared in front of him, revolver drawn." "Earle Nelson immediately raised his hands and surrendered and was taken to Killarney." A short time later, Nelson broke out of jail but was recaptured the following morning after a neighboring farmer reported having talked to him. http://www.crimelibrary.com/serial_killers/history/earle_nelson/14.html Nov 25 07, 11:08 AM

McGruff

Question #89053. skygirlie asks: Where was Earle Nelson eventually captured? Little_Heaven posts: He was captured in Canada in June 1927, having killed at least 20 women and a baby along the way. He was hanged in 1928. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earle_Nelson Nov 26 07, 8:25 AM Nov 26 07, 9:17 AM