The Boston Strangler

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

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 short-film director. As a journalist. As a representative of a modeling agency. As a women-rights activist.

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 wore a green shirt and trousers. He drove a green Cadillac. He had green piercing eyes which attracted his victims.

5. What was the signature of "The Boston Strangler"? Tieing a bow under his victim's chin with the item he had strangled with. Tieing his victim's hands around their neck using the same item he strangled them with. 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.

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? Wire cord Bra Stockings Shoe lace

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. Cleared him from sexual assault only. Cleared him from all charges. Only confirmed the sexual assult but not killing her.

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. Stabbed through his heart. Beaten to death by his inmate. Poisioned.