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EPISODE · Mar 21, 2026 · 45 MIN

The Suffolk Strangler: Hunting a Killer in Plain Sight

from True Crime · host Media Network

In the span of a single, horrifying month, the historic town of Ipswich was gripped by a predator who stalked its streets. One by one, five women were murdered, their bodies left in quiet, rural locations. As fear paralyzed the community, a massive police investigation closed in on a shocking suspect: Steve Wright, a local man and former pub manager described by neighbors as unassuming and ordinary. This documentary delves into one of the UK's most intense manhunts, revealing how modern forensics and old-fashioned detective work exposed the double life of the Suffolk Strangler—a killer who hid not in the shadows, but in the comforting familiarity of everyday life.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support.

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