Evelyn Corbin, a 58-year-old white female, was tragically murdered on September 8, 1963, in Salem, Massachusetts. Her death is believed to be connected to the infamous Boston Strangler case. Evelyn, a divorcee who was known for her youthful appearance, was found in her apartment, strangled with two nylon stockings. Her body was discovered nude and positioned face-up on her bed.
Disturbingly, her undergarments had been used as a gag, and traces of semen were found in her mouth, though not in her vagina. The crime scene revealed signs of a search, with her jewelry tray placed on the floor and her purse emptied onto the sofa. However, no items appeared to have been stolen. A peculiar clue—a fresh doughnut—was found on the fire escape outside her window, adding an enigmatic element to the case.
Evelyn Corbin's murder was one of several attributed to the Boston Strangler, a serial killer believed to have targeted women in the Boston area during the early 1960s. Albert DeSalvo, who later confessed to being the Boston Strangler, was linked to Evelyn's death along with numerous other victims. Despite his confession, DeSalvo was never formally convicted of the murders, leaving lingering doubts and debates about the true identity of the killer. Evelyn's case, like many others associated with the Boston Strangler, remains a chilling reminder of the terror that gripped the region during that time.
The investigation into Evelyn Corbin's murder and the broader Boston Strangler case has been the subject of extensive scrutiny and speculation over the years. While DeSalvo's confession provided some closure, questions about the evidence and the possibility of multiple perpetrators have persisted. Evelyn's tragic death continues to be a poignant chapter in the history of criminal investigations in Massachusetts.
