The confessions of a prolific serial killer have left L.A. detectives chasing ghosts

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Nov. 30, 2021 The confessions of a prolific serial killer have left L.A. detectives chasing ghosts Sam Little admitted to killing dozens of women, almost all by strangulation, from 1970 to 2005 across the U.S. Authorities say they've confirmed that Little committed about two-thirds of the murders, but they remain flummoxed by 31 of them. Of those, 16 allegedly occurred in Los Angeles County, where he was ultimately brought to justice. With Little's death last year in a California prison and the lead investigator's retirement next month, detectives are launching a public push for answers. Investigators with the Texas Rangers and FBI have released details of Little's confessions to the outstanding murders. Read more

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