Overview of Debra Medeiros
Highway killing victim. Body found July 2, 1988 on the east side of Route 140 Northbound in New Bedford.
Murdered
Debra Medeiros
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- Last updated: April 3, 2023
- New Bedford, MA
- May 1, 2022
Information
- Date Missing:May 1, 2022
- Date Found:July 2, 1988
- Age at Incident:30
- Gender:Female
Important People
Sources
Online Resources (5)
New Bedford Highway Killer - WikipediaWikipedia • Online Source 
Deborah Lynn McConnell (1963-1988) - Find a Grave MemorialFind A Grave • Online Source 
October 17, 2017On The Loose: The terrifying true story of the New Bedford Highway Serial Killer who murdered nine women in seven months – and could still be on the streets todayThe Sun • Online Source 
The Highway Murders Facebook • Online Source 
June 24, 2021DREAD: THE UNSOLVED Searches for a Killer in New Bedford, MassachusettsDREAD Central • Online Source
Podcasts (15)
August 12, 2022New Bedford Highway KillerScarytales & Serials • Podcast 
November 15, 2020The Unsolved New Bedford Highway KillingsWicked Crime • Podcast 
February 19, 2018New Bedford Highway Killer vs Prostitute DisfigurementDeath Metal Detectives • Podcast 
October 19, 2017New Bedford Highway Serial KillerThe Mind‘s Eye show • Podcast 
February 3, 2022Episode 30: The New Bedford Highway KillerTrue Crime New England • Podcast 
March 26, 2021New Bedford Highway KillerWho Killed...? • Podcast 
March 31, 2020Ep39 New Bedford Highway Serial KillerKiller Babes • Podcast 
April 25, 2022New Bedford Highway Serial KillerMountain Murders • Podcast 
January 14, 2022The New Bedford Highway KillerThe Timber • Podcast 
November 29, 2021CTN Breakdown: The New Bedford Highway Serial KillerCrime Time Nerds • Podcast 
October 7, 2022Episode 133 New Bedford Highway Killer31 Nights of Scary Shit • Podcast 
September 8, 2022SERIAL KILLER (MA): The New Bedford Highway KillerWicked: A True Crime Podcast • Podcast November 21, 2021The New Bedford Highway Serial KillerCrime Time Nerds • Podcast 
July 23, 2018Episode 543: The New Bedford Highway MurdersSpooky Southcoast • Podcast September 4, 202217. New Bedford Highway MurdersHomicides and Spirit Guides • Podcast
Misc (21)
Highway Murders - Southcoast Murders & Mysteries Southcoast Murders & Mysteries • Blog 
April 25, 1989More remains found off I-195; links seen to slayings of eightThe Boston Globe • News Outlet 
Unsolved CasesBristol County District Attorney • Government Website March 2, 1989R.I. woman identified as 6th victim in New BedfordThe Boston Globe • News Outlet 
October 20, 2022Local History: The Unsolved Case of the New Bedford Highway Killer – The SpectrumThe Spectrum • News Outlet September 30, 2006DA-elect to reopen '80s serial killingsThe Boston Globe • News Outlet August 21, 1990A mother's sorrow, reliefThe Boston Globe • News Outlet March 2, 19896th New Bedford slaying victim identifiedThe Boston Globe • News Outlet 
May 5, 2007Highways killings cold case reopenedThe Berkshire Eagle / North Adams Transcript • News Outlet December 20, 19884th body identified in series of slayingsThe Boston Globe • News Outlet December 8, 1988Officials identify second victim in New Bedford area killingsThe Boston Globe • News Outlet 
February 10, 2022The New Bedford serial killer murdered nine women in 1988 and was never caught | The IndependentIndependent • News Outlet 
May 5, 2018New Bedford Highway Killings - A 30 year Cold CaseNew Bedford Guide • News Outlet December 6, 1988Drugs, violence stalked victim (continued)The Boston Globe • News Outlet December 6, 1988Drugs, violence stalked victimThe Boston Globe • News Outlet Shallow Graves: The Hunt for the New Bedford Highway Serial Killer Shallow Graves • Blog 
February 11, 2021New Bedford Highway Serial Killer Mystery Remains Unsolved More Than 30 Years Later CBS News • News Outlet 
July 25, 2014Ken Ponte, former suspect in highway killings case, found dead in New Bedford home (Jan. 27, 2010 story) SouthCoast Today • News Outlet March 2, 19896th New Bedford slaying victim identifiedTranscript-Telegram • News Outlet MJA PODCAST / EP : 3 / PART : 4 / THE NEW BEDFORD HIGHWAY SERIAL KILLER - YouTubeMJA Investigations • Private Investigator July 22, 2007Top ten unsolved - The Boston GlobeBoston.com • News Outlet
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