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ALBERT DE SALVO RARE A.L.S.

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ALBERT DE SALVO RARE A.L.S.
<b>516. ALBERT DE SALVO</b> (1931 - 1967) "The Boston Strangler", serial rapist and murderer who claimed 13 victims. De Salvo would pose as an official, enter his victim's home, and commit the assault and murder. After a two-year spree, DeSalvo was arrested for rape and immediately confessed to the killings. Murdered while incarcerated. Rare A.L.S. signed in full at top and as "<i>Al</i>" at conclusion, 2pp. 4to., Walpole Prison, Dec. 25, 1967 to friends. In part: "<i>...Russ, the contractor...whom I worked for...was up here today visiting me...I have been writing to him ever since this all came about...time to me is flying by...This is my forth Xmas with out seeing or hearing a word from my Judy & Michael how Irmgard [his wife?] can be so heartless...She came back and is living in Colorado with children...I've received all kinds of nice Xmas cards from all over the United States...Which proves people are wonderful at times...</i>". A few light stains, else very good. With holograph transmittal envelope. <b>$500-700</b>