Two page letter and envelope set from serial killer Harvey Carignan, also known as the Want-Ad Killer and Harvey the Hammer. This letter was handwritten front and back of one single page, and signed at the end of the letter on page two. Also included with this letter is a photo that Carignan sent of himself.
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Harvey Louis Carignan (May 18, 1927 – March 8, 2023), known as the “Want-Ad Killer,” was an American serial killer active in the 1970s. He lured victims through classified advertisements, often targeting women under the guise of offering employment or assistance.
Carignan’s criminal record included multiple violent offenses, including murder and sexual assault. He was convicted of at least three murders, though suspected of more, and sentenced to life imprisonment. His case is frequently referenced in discussions of predatory behavior, recidivism, and the exploitation of social trust by repeat offenders.
