Eddie Lee Mosley: The Fort Lauderdale Serial Killer
Early Life and Background
Eddie Lee Mosley was born on March 31, 1947, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He grew up in a low-income African-American neighborhood during a time of racial segregation. Mosley struggled academically and exhibited behavioral issues from a young age. His early life was marked by poverty and social challenges common in his community.
Criminal Pattern and Modus Operandi
Mosley's crime spree began in the 1970s and continued into the 1980s. He targeted vulnerable women in Fort Lauderdale's African-American neighborhoods. His typical method involved rape followed by murder. Mosley's victims were often found in the northwest section of the city, which became his hunting ground. Law enforcement initially failed to connect the crimes, allowing Mosley to continue his rampage. At least eight women fell victim to his brutal attacks between 1973 and 1987.
Victims
- Eula Joiner, 34, found murdered on September 8, 1973, in a vacant lot near her home in Fort Lauderdale.
- Two unidentified black girls, raped and murdered in early 1973 in Fort Lauderdale.
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