Albert DeSalvo
Albert DeSalvo worked as an orderly in the hospital wing of Walpole State Prison in Massachusetts, where he was held, and the Boston Globe reported in 1973 that he also made jewelry. He was found dead in his bed on the morning of November 27, 1973, stabbed several times, and the New York Times, citing authorities, reported the death as a homicide. The Norfolk County District Attorney said it was possible the killing was connected to drug dealing inside the prison. Two other men were later tried in connection with the death, and the jury deadlocked.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. The New York Times, citing authorities, reported that DeSalvo was stabbed several times in his bed at Walpole State Prison, and a later account describes him stabbed to death in the prison hospital wing by at least one fellow inmate.
Reported by: The New York Times, citing authorities (reporters); Norfolk County District Attorney (outside investigators).