Startling Detective Magazine July 1976 Sadist Who Strangled True Crime For Sale

This is the July 1976 issue of Startling Detective magazine, a classic vintage true crime periodical. The cover features the chilling headline "THE SADIST WHO STRANGLED AS HE RAPED!" with additional evocative text: "HE TOOK MORE THAN HER PANTIES THIS TRIP" and "They plotted murder in a graveyard... 'LOVE ME, LOVE MY MOTHER — THEN KILL POP'." This back issue offers a deep dive into historical crime stories and period sensationalism.The magazine includes various articles detailing true crime events, such as "A 'Dead Heat' THE SADIST WHO STRANGLED AS HE RAPED!" by Dick Newman, "PULPITS, PASSION AND BULLETS" by Steve Holmes, "THE KILLER WHO GAVE HER HEART AWAY BETWEEN HER BREASTS" by Dick Newman, and "LOVE HIM, KILL HIM" by John Dumont. It also contains period advertisements, reflecting the era's consumer culture and advertising art. This listing includes one complete magazine, a valuable piece of pop culture and historical record.This is a single magazine, perfect for collectors of vintage magazines, true crime ephemera, or those interested in the genre's history. It represents a specific moment in time for detective and crime publications, offering a glimpse into past societal narratives and journalistic styles. A collectible for enthusiasts of historical periodicals.