The Stamford Bra Murders
Summary
The hosts discuss their excitement for Halloween before diving into the unsolved Stamford Bra Murders. They detail the strangulation of five women, mostly Black sex workers, along Connecticut’s Merritt Parkway between 1968 and 1971. The episode critiques the police’s initial apathy and the community’s racial bias, which delayed a serious investigation. Although Benjamin Franklin Miller was arrested and indicted, skepticism remains due to his mental illness and the lack of disclosed evidence.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and intro
August vs September debate
Stamford Bra Murders overview
First two victims: Donna and Gloria
Third victim and community reaction
Fourth and fifth victims
Sponsors: BetterHelp and California Closets
Police investigation and public pressure
Benjamin Miller's arrest and trial
Robert Lupinacci's arrest and connection
Miller's acquittal and release
Conclusion and true culprit theories
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