Leonard Paradiso

Serial Killer

Leonard Paradiso: A Detailed Account of His Crimes

Introduction

Leonard "Lenny" Paradiso, also known as "The Quahog," was a convicted murderer and suspected serial killer who operated in the Boston area during the late 20th century. Born in 1943 in Revere, Massachusetts, Paradiso's criminal activities have been the subject of extensive investigations, with authorities linking him to multiple unsolved cases involving young women.

Confirmed Victim

Paradiso's criminal record includes a conviction for the murder of Marie Iannuzzi:

• Marie Iannuzzi: Age 20, found deceased in 1979, cause of death was strangulation. Her body was discovered on the banks of the Pine River in Massachusetts. Paradiso was convicted in 1984 for her murder.

Suspected Victims

Authorities have suspected Paradiso's involvement in several other cases, although definitive evidence has been lacking:

• Joan Webster: Age 25, disappeared on November 28, 1981, after arriving at Logan Airport in Boston. Her remains were discovered in April 1990 in Hamilton, Massachusetts, with the cause of death determined to be blunt force trauma to the head. Paradiso was implicated in her disappearance but was never charged due to insufficient evidence.
• Melodie Stankiewicz: Age 28, found deceased on January 6, 1976, in Boston. She had been strangled and left in her apartment. Paradiso was considered a suspect, but no charges were filed.
• Holly Davidson: Age 24, disappeared on June 12, 1979. Her body was discovered weeks later in the Charles River, with signs of strangulation. Paradiso was linked to her case, but evidence was inconclusive.
• Kathy Williams: Age 22, last seen on September 18, 1982. Her remains were found in a wooded area near Boston in 1983. Investigators suspected Paradiso's involvement, but no formal charges were brought against him.

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Confirmed Victims: (1)

Marie Iannuzzi Age: (20), Date of Death: 1984

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Suspected Victims:

Joan Webster Age: (25), Date of Death: 1981-11-28

Melodie Stankiewicz Age: (28), Date of Death: 1976-01-06

Holly Davidson Age: (24), Date of Death: 1979-06-12

Kathy Williams Age: (22), Date of Death: 1982-08-18

Suspected serial killer Paradiso dead at 65 - Boston Herald

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