The Boston Strangler operated in and around Boston, Massachusetts in the early 1960's. The story of the Boston Strangler is a twisted tale, filled with murder and lies. Even to this day, we are unaware of many of the key details of the Boston Strangler murders. One man, Albert DeSalvo, has been tied to the 13 murders credited to the Boston Strangler. However, there is strong evidence to suggest that not only were the murders committed by multiple people, but that DeSalvo himself may not have been involved at all.