Denise Huber- Part 2

In Part 2, we talk through the killer’s background and troubling history with women in his life. We also go through Denise’s horrific injuries, as well as the investigation and trial that followed.

Thank you to the stupendous David White for research assistance.

References

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Cekola, Anna. 1997. "For Hubers, relief at 'a step in justice, anticipation of next one." Los Angeles Times,

May 23: A24.

Dobruck, Jeremiah. 2016. "The wound that never heals." Los Angeles Times, July 1.

Gomez, James. 1991. "Banner used in search for woman." Los Angeles Times, July 3: 129.

—. 1991. "Denise Huber probably dead, investigator says." Los Angeles Times, October 10: 214.

—. 1991. "Hope keeps a search alive." Los Angeles Times, June 27: 224.

Gomez, James, and Eric Lichtblau. 1991. "Was missing woman victim of foul play." Los Angeles Times,

June 6: 227.

Hernandez, Greg. 1997. "Famalaro defense charges witness is biased ." Los Angeles Times, February 22:

309.

—. 1997. "Famalaro defense rests after trying to refute special circumstances." Los Angeles Times, May

21: B4.

—. 1997. "Famalaro judge unswayed by argument denying kidnapping." Los Angeles Times, May 15: B3.

—. 1997. "Famalaro jury told that the victim had drinks." Los Angeles Times, May 20: B1.

—. 1997. "Famalaro quickly convicted in Huber sex murder case." Los Angeles Times, May 23: 1.

—. 1997. "Killer who froze body sentenced to die." Los Angeles Times, September 6: A24.

—. 1997. "Prosecutor describes stranded motorist's last hours." Los Angeles Times, May 9: A3.

—. 1997. "Unraveling mysteries of Huber case." Los Angeles Times, April 21: 53.

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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

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