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Robert Chambers: The Preppy Killer

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References

  • Associated Press. 1994. "Central park killer is denied parole again." New York Times, December 23: B4.
  • Associated Press. 1997. "Chambers says he is a 'political pawn'." New York Times, January 10: 28.
  • Associated Press. 2003. "In statement, Chambers says he regrets his actions." New York Times, February 14: B3.
  • Associated Press. 1996. "Parole again denied in '86 killing in park." New York Times, December 17: B2.
  • Freedman, Samuel. 1986. "Darkness beneath the glitter: life of suspect in park slaying." New York Times, August 28: 1.
  • Fried, Joseph. 1986. "Chambers gives not guilty plea in park slaying." New York Times, September 23: B2.
  • Hevesi, Dennis. 1988. "Grandfather faults tactics in park trial." New York Times, March 27: 32.
  • Johnson, Kirk. 1988. "Chambers case turning on truth of confession." New York Times, January 18: B3.
  • Johnson, Kirk. 1988. "Chambers, with jury at impasse, admits 1st degree manslaughter." New York Times, March 26: 1.
  • Nix, Crystal. 1986. "Slain woman found in park; suspect seized." New York Times, August 27: B1.
  • Raab, Selwyn. 1986. "Lawyer weighs plea of insanity in park slaying." New York Times, August 30: 29.
  • Rimer, Sara. 1986. "Slaying's notoriety touches young crowd on 'the circuit'." New York Times, August 29: 1.
  • Stone, Michael. 1986. "East side story." New York Magazine, November 10.
  • Sullivan, Ronald. 1988. "Chambers gets 5 to 15 years and offers apology in court." New York Times, April 16: 33.
  • Taubman, Bryna. 1988. The Preppy Murder Trial. New York, NY: St. Martin's Press.
  • Today Show. 2016. "Dubbed by the press as 'The Preppy Killer,' Robert Chambers pleaded guilty." Today Show, 01 01.
  • Worth, Robert. 2003. "Robert Chambers to be freed after serving maximum in 1986 killing." New York Times, February 13: B3.

Credits

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)

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