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The Chronicle Telegram in Elyria, Ohio

08 Aug 1979

Page 4

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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1979

Page

4

Fischer Confesses to Cross-Country Killings and Motive

Poughkeepsie NY police interview with Joseph Fischer 50 reveals he claims to have killed at least 20 people during a 13 month spree across California Oklahoma North Dakota Arizona Maine Oregon Washington and New York. He says victims were prostitutes who reminded him of his mother and that he planned to join his wife Christine Eggers in death.

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Poughkeepsie N.Y UPI Joseph Fischer United Press International Fischer Christine Eggers Dutchess County James Brown Brown William Paroli New Jersey California Oklahoma North Dakota Arizona Maine Oregon Washington New York Trenton N.J Harlem Wassaic John Crodelle
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Probers say Fischer tale partly verified by records

Data from telephone logs and travel bills places Joseph Fischer near nine state murder sites during the claimed spree. Police say they have substantiated portions of his story beyond his own statements, noting Fischers details matched in several killings. Det. Sgt. Gene Martinez and Det. John Chartrand questioned him about five NYC slayings after two hours.

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Crodelle Fischer Maine California New Mexico New Jersey Oklahoma Texas Connecticut Arizona New York New York City Exconvict Gene Martinez John Chartrand First First Homicide Zone
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