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Jewelry Made by The “Boston Strangler” While in Prison
DeSalvo, Albert (1931-1973). Serial Killer who killed 13 women in the Boston area. DeSalvo confessed to the killings. In 1967 DeSalvo was sentenced to life in prison. In 1973 he was found stabbed to death in the prison infirmary. His body was exhumed on July 12, 2013. In 1971 the Texas Legislature unanimously passed a resolution honoring DeSalvo for his work in “population control.” A very nice pendant made of a blue/purple colored stone, handmade by Albert DeSalvo while in Walpole Prison. The stone has a silvery top which appears to be two leaves with a loop made for a chain. It was originally sent to Mrs. Wyatt in 1968. DeSalvo made jewelry as a hobby in prison. DeSalvo was known for making jewelry and some of it was sent to his attorney F. Lee Bailey and his family. COA from an Internationally known autograph dealer. Most unusual and in fine condition................................SOLD
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