About this episode

This episode explores the chilling unsolved case of The Freeway Phantom, involving the abduction and murder of young Black girls and women in Washington, D.C.

Between 1971 and 1972, six young Black girls and women were abducted and murdered in Washington, D.C. Their bodies were found near major roads, their killer was never caught, and one chilling note gave the case its name: The Freeway Phantom. This episode of Compact Murder explores the victims, the investigation, the fear that gripped the city, and why this unsolved case still demands attention today. Visit our website: Compact Murder Find us on our social media sites: Facebook Instagram Pinterest Youtube #TheFreewayPhantom, #CompactMurder, #TrueCrime, #UnsolvedMurders, #ColdCase, #WashingtonDC, #SerialKiller, #CrimeHistory, #VictimsMatter, #TrueCrimePodcast

People in this episode

Host: Compact Murder

Topics covered

• abduction
• murder
• unsolved case
• investigation
• victims
• true crime

Keywords

• Freeway Phantom
• Washington D.C.
• unsolved murders
• true crime
• cold case
• victims matter

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Washington, D.C.

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