The Boston Strangler case
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Mary Sullivan was killed Jan. 4, 1964, in her Beacon Hill apartment just three days before her 20th birthday. She was the youngest and the last victim in the case. In a major development, new forensic tests have linked Albert DeSalvo to Sullivan's murder.
In the past relatives of Sullivan had believed she was not killed by DeSalvo, who claimed to be the Strangler. Also in 2001, DNA evidence from Sullivan did not match DeSalvo.
In the past relatives of Sullivan had believed she was not killed by DeSalvo, who claimed to be the Strangler. Also in 2001, DNA evidence from Sullivan did not match DeSalvo.
Author Casey Sherman, who is Sullivan's nephew, chronicled his aunt's murder in his book, "A Rose for Mary: The Hunt for the Real Boston Strangler.’’