The Alphabet Murders dives into one of America’s most haunting unsolved mysteries. Between 1971 and 1973, three young girls from Rochester, New York—Carmen Colon, Wanda Walkowicz, and Michelle Maenza—were abducted, assaulted, and murdered. Each shared a chilling connection: their first and last names began with the same letter, and their bodies were discovered in towns that matched those initials.

More than fifty years later, the case remains unsolved. Was it coincidence… or the signature of a calculating predator?

In this episode, we explore:

• The lives of Carmen, Wanda, and Michelle, and the heartbreaking details of their disappearances.

• How the pattern of double initials shook Rochester.

• Touch on the suspects who emerged over the decades—including Kenneth Bianchi and Joseph Nasso.

• The lasting legacy these crimes left on the community of Rochester.

⚠️ Content warning: This episode discusses crimes involving children, including abduction, sexual assault, and murder. Please listen with care.

If you have information about this case, contact the Rochester Police Department or Crime Stoppers.