On a chilly December night in 1972 just outside of Boston, Massachusetts, what might have

been just a routine traffic stop took an unexpected turn when two police officers trailed a mysterious

man in a dark Cadillac and their pursuit spiraled into a high-speed chase and a shootout. When officers finally caught up to the vehicle

and apprehended the driver, the past four months of fear and torment through

the Greater Boston area would finally come to an end.

I'm Kylie Lowe, and these are the stories of Kathleen Randall, Deborah Ray Stevens,

Ellen Reich, Sandra Aramjean, Demeraris Singh Gillespie, and Ruth Hamilton on Dark Down East. Boston, Massachusetts is the biggest city in New England, a place where the past echoes through every

cobblestone street, the future reflects off each towering skyscraper, and

everything is blanketed with the salt air of Massachusetts Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.

It's a city where history and innovation converged to create a captivating urban tapestry.

But what sets Boston apart from other East Coast cities is its reputation as a thriving hub of education.

It's a haven for knowledge seekers, a vibrant epicenter for learners of all ages with renowned institutions like Boston University,

Boston College, Northeastern and Tufts, to name a few.

These institutions infuse the city with a youthful energy and a genuine enthusiasm for learning that reverberates through the very streets.

And in 1972, Boston was the historic educational city that beckoned 19 year old Deborah Ray

Stevens. Debbie, as she was called by her family, was a sophomore physical therapy student at Boston University, and she also took

classes at Northeastern University, which occupied the same general area as BU.

On a typical day, Debbie would take the train or bus to get from class from home in nearby Lynn, Massachusetts,

but on the night of September 14, 1972, she decided to borrow her sister's car.

Debbie chatted with her friends on campus that night around 930 p.m.

But it seemed like she didn't actually go to class as intended.

And this is where things get a little foggy.

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