On June 28, 1993, a small mistake led to the downfall of one of New York’s most notorious serial killers, Joel Rifkin. For years, he had managed to evade law enforcement, taking the lives of at least 17 women. But what finally got him caught? Not a dedicated detective, not forensic evidence—but a missing license plate.
While driving with a body in his truck, Rifkin forgot to attach his rear license plate, catching the attention of state troopers. What started as a simple traffic stop quickly turned into a high-speed police chase, ending with his crash into a utility pole. When officers approached the vehicle, they made a gruesome discovery—the decomposing body of his latest victim.
This chilling true crime story reveals how one careless mistake unraveled a killer’s dark secrets. How long could he have gone undetected if he hadn’t slipped up? Watch the full video to uncover the terrifying details of Joel Rifkin’s crimes, his twisted methods, and the investigation that finally put him behind bars.
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