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May 2017
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Case 53: The East Area Rapist 1977–1978 ...

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[Part 3 of 5]

Throughout the summer of 1978, the East Area Rapist continued to stalk, attack and assault women and their families. He extended his hunting grounds, moving beyond Sacramento County to target victims in other Northern California communities.

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Researched and written by Anna Priestland

Download the map of the attacks here

For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-53-east-area-rapist-1977-1978-part-3

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