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NEW BEDFORD HIGHWAY VICTIMS

In 1988, terror swept across New England as nine women were strangled and left along the highways of New Bedford, Massachusetts by an uknown assailant, nicknamed "The New Bedford Highway Serial Killer." The remains of two other missing women, suspected to be additional victims, have never been found. 


The first victim was found on July 3, 1988, and the last known victim was located off Interstate 195 on April 24, 1989. All the victims led lives punctuated by addiction, several had known histories of trauma and abuse, and others engaged in sex work. Some knew one another — and none deserved to die. 

  

Deborah Lynn McConnell is believed to have been the third victim and was the only known Rhode Island resident. Deborah’s case launches a special series, where we will support our MA neighbors by individually highlighting each of the women, collaborating with Cold Case Digital Advocacy and Uncovered to visualize their cases, and sharing their enhanced images with law enforcement to assist the ongoing investigations. 


It is our sincere hope that our efforts might inspire community members to come forward with information that can bring long overdue answers and justice. We send our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims.


Click each featured victim's image below to learn more.

Mass. State Trooper Walter Keenan searches along I-195 near Ree in 1989 (Standard Times, Jack Iddon)

THE VICTIMS

Debra Medeiros

Deborah Lynn McConnell

Nancy Lee Paiva

Found July 30, 1988

 From Fall River, MA

Nancy Lee Paiva

Deborah Lynn McConnell

Nancy Lee Paiva

Coming soon. 

Deborah Lynn McConnell

Deborah Lynn McConnell

Deborah Lynn McConnell

Aug. 7, 1963 — Dec. 1, 1988
From Newport, RI

Debra Greenlaw DeMello

Rochelle Clifford Dopierala

Deborah Lynn McConnell

Coming soon. 

Dawn Mendes

Rochelle Clifford Dopierala

Rochelle Clifford Dopierala

Coming soon. 

Rochelle Clifford Dopierala

Rochelle Clifford Dopierala

Rochelle Clifford Dopierala

Coming soon. 

Robin "Bobbie Lynn" Rhodes

Robin "Bobbie Lynn" Rhodes

Robin "Bobbie Lynn" Rhodes

Coming soon. 

Mary Rose Santos

Robin "Bobbie Lynn" Rhodes

Robin "Bobbie Lynn" Rhodes

Coming soon. 

Sandra Botelho

Robin "Bobbie Lynn" Rhodes

Marilyn Roberts Cardoza

Coming soon. 

Marilyn Roberts Cardoza

Marilyn Roberts Cardoza

Marilyn Roberts Cardoza

Coming soon. 

Christina Monteiro

Marilyn Roberts Cardoza

Christina Monteiro

Coming soon. 

IF YOU CAN HELP SOLVE THESE CASES

Please call Massachusetts State Police Lt. Ann Marie Robertson using the quick-click tip button below if you have any information that may lead to the identification of the person(s) responsible for these heinous crimes. You may remain anonymous. 

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