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The Pennsylvania Turnpike Phantom Killer, True Crime

Death on the Turnpike

Discover the bloody story of John Wesley Wable's 1950s killing spree that rocked Western Pennsylvania, and left truckers and drivers alike frightened of the turnpike. After a series of murdered truck drivers and a high-speed interstate chase, Wable's gruesome criminal story also involves a thrilling court case and unresolved mysteries to do this day.

Author Richard Gazarik details the incredible true crime narratives of the man dubbed the "Pennsylvania Turnpike Phantom Killer."

Richard Gazarik

Richard Gazarik is a former journalist turned author. He lives in Western Pennsylvania. This is his sixth book.

The History Press