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Central Park killer Royster linked to string of attacks
Police identified 22 year old John Royster as the suspect in a eight day spree, rapes and brutal homicides across Manhattan and Yonkers. Victims included a 32 year old piano teacher in Central Park and 55 year old Shelby Evans who was beaten near East Side hospitals. Royster confessed after hours of questioning, was arraigned and held without bail.
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