The Frankford Slasher: A City Gripped by Fear and Unanswered Attacks (E180)

Between 1985 and 1990, the Frankford neighborhood of Philadelphia was gripped by fear as a series of women were found murdered under disturbing circumstances. The media dubbed the unknown attacker "The Frankford Slasher," and residents began altering their daily routines, uncertain whether a serial killer was stalking their streets.When Harrison Graham was arrested in 1987, investigators believed they had solved the mystery. But as the investigation unfolded, it became clear that not every victim could be definitively linked to Graham. Some murders appeared connected, others did not, leaving enduring questions about whether Philadelphia had been terrorized by one killer or several.In this episode, we examine the crimes, the investigation, and the uncertainty that continues to surround one of America's most complex serial murder cases.