The Boston Strangler

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1. What criminal act was Albert DeSalvo taught by his own father? Arson Burglary Housebreaking Shoplifting

2. DeSalvo was dishonorably discharged from the army. What was the reason for his discharge? Assaulting a soldier. Raping a woman. Molesting a child. Stealing cash from his Lieutenant.

3. DeSalvo was not satisfied with his wife sexually, and so he started hanging around campuses. When DeSalvo met young women, how did he introduce himself? As a representative of a modeling agency. As a women-rights activist. As a journalist. As a short-film director.

4. Besides being known as the "Boston Strangler" and the "Measuring Man"', DeSalvo was also known as the "Green Man". Why did he acquire the "Green Man" moniker? He was a vegetarian. He had green piercing eyes which attracted his victims. He drove a green Cadillac. He wore a green shirt and trousers.

5. What was the signature of "The Boston Strangler"? Scarring them with a capital B on their throat with a penknife. Shaving his victims bald and placing them on the bed in a sitting position. Tieing his victim's hands around their neck using the same item he strangled them with. Tieing a bow under his victim's chin with the item he had strangled with.

6. What was the name of The Boston Strangler's first victim? Helen Blake Mary Mullen Anna Slesers Mary Sullivan

7. Why did The Boston Strangler murder Mary Mullen? She had the same first and middle name that his mother had. She reminded him of his grandmother. She was abusing her 8 year old grandson. She refused to give him her purse and insisted on calling the police.

8. By what item was 23 year old Beverly Samans strangled? Stockings Shoe lace Bra Wire cord

9. On October 21, 2001, DeSalvo's body was taken to a forensic laboratory for examination after Mary Sullivan's family insisted that her killer is still out there. What were the results? Confirmed that he had raped and killed her. Only confirmed the sexual assult but not killing her. Cleared him from all charges. Cleared him from sexual assault only.

10. On November 26, 1973, the 36 year old Albert DeSalvo was found dead in his cell. What was the cause of his death? Hanged himself. Poisioned. Beaten to death by his inmate. Stabbed through his heart.