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EPISODE · May 31, 2026 · 5 MIN

New Year’s Eve Murder: The Beginning of the Rochester Strangler

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On New Year’s Eve in Rochester, New York, while the city celebrated the arrival of a new year, a brutal murder was unfolding behind a locked apartment door. What began that night would become the first chapter in a horrifying killing spree that remained hidden for years.In this episode, we dive into the disturbing case of Robert Spahalski, later linked to multiple murders of vulnerable women in Rochester. How did he avoid suspicion for so long? And what finally brought his dark secret to light?This is the chilling story of The Rochester Strangler.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime-podcast--7008998/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

On New Year’s Eve in Rochester, New York, while the city celebrated the arrival of a new year, a brutal murder was unfolding behind a locked apartment door. What began that night would become the first chapter in a horrifying killing spree that remained hidden for years.In this episode, we dive into the disturbing case of Robert Spahalski, later linked to multiple murders of vulnerable women in Rochester. How did he avoid suspicion for so long? And what finally brought his dark secret to light?This is the chilling story of The Rochester Strangler.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime-podcast--7008998/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

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