The Freeway Phantom

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Between 1971 and 1972, six young Black girls and women were abducted and murdered in Washington, D.C. Their bodies were found near major roads, their killer was never caught, and one chilling note gave the case its name: The Freeway Phantom. This episode of Compact Murder explores the victims, the investigation, the fear that gripped the city, and why this unsolved case still demands attention today. Visit our website: Compact Murder Find us on our social media sites: Facebook Instagram Pinterest Youtube #TheFreewayPhantom, #CompactMurder, #TrueCrime, #UnsolvedMurders, #ColdCase, #WashingtonDC, #SerialKiller, #CrimeHistory, #VictimsMatter, #TrueCrimePodcast

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