EPISODE · Feb 16, 2026 · 19 MIN
The Gaffney Strangler's 1968 Reign of Terror
In February 1968, the small town of Gaffney, South Carolina, was plunged into darkness. Over eight terrifying days, a serial killer known as the Gaffney Strangler claimed the lives of three women, taunted the local newspaper, and left a community barricaded in their homes.This is the story of how a cryptic phone call to a newspaper editor led police to two bodies, exposed a wrongful conviction, and sparked one of the largest manhunts in the county’s history. Join us as we explore the forensic limitations of 1968, the hunt for a predator, and the shocking end to the Gaffney Strangler’s reign.Podcast SourcesBlue Ridge True Crime Sources & LinksExplore More ContentBlue Ridge True Crime SubstackBlue Ridge True Crime YouTube Channel
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