The Adirondacks

When young people start turning up dead or missing in New York state’s Adirondack Mountains in the summer of 1973, police have a suspect in their sights rather quickly. The motive behind the madman’s crime spree may never fully be known.

Susan Petz Source: The Post-Star

Danny Porter Source: Find A Grave

Phil Domblewski Source: Find A Grave

Alicia Hauck Source: Find A Grave

Episode Source Material

Sworn to Silence: The Truth Behind Robert Garrow and the Missing Bodies Case. By Jim Tracy. Published March 30, 2021. Accessed January 10, 2026
Radiolab: The Buried Bodies Case. Published June 3, 2016. Accessed January 12, 2026
PBS: Mountain Lake Journal. 50th Anniversary of Robert Garrow Murder Spree and Manhunt. Published August 25, 2023. Accessed January 12, 2026
Syracuse Herald-Journal: 3 Held in Oswego Burglary. By staff. Published April 15, 1956. Accessed January 25, 2026 via newspapers.com
Syracuse Herald-Journal: Oswego Judge Blasts Syracuse Gangsters In Sentencing Three. By staff. Published June 29, 1956. Accessed January 25, 2026 via newspapers.com
The Times Record: Man Arrested On Six Counts. By staff. Published November 6, 1961. Accessed January 25, 2026 via newspapers.com
Syracuse Herald-Journal: Police press search for missing girl, 16. By staff. Published July 14, 1973. Accessed January 20, 2026 via newspapers.com
Syracuse Herald-Journal: Continue search for missing girl. By staff. Published July 15, 1973. Accessed January 20, 2026 via newspapers.com
Syracuse Herald-Journal: Efforts to trace missing student fail. By staff. Published July 18, 1973. Accessed January 20, 2026 via newspapers.com
The Times Record: Man’s Death Said to Be Homicide. By staff. Published July 21, 1973. Accessed January 23, 2026 via newspapers.com
The Post-Star: Police Seek Clues in Fatal Stabbing. By Dan Amon. Published July 23, 1973. Accessed January 23, 2026 via newspapers.com
The Post-Star: A ‘Bright Kid’ and His Date Met Tragedy. By Dan Amon. Published July 24, 1973. Accessed January 23, 2026 via newspapers.com
The Post-Star: Police Continue Search. By Don A. Metivier. Published July 24, 1973. Accessed January 23, 2026 via newspapers.com
Daily News: Camper’s Slaying Stumps Cops. By John Charnay. Published July 24, 1973. Accessed January 23, 2026 via newspapers.com
The Post-Star: Police Seek Murder Clues. By Dan Amon. Published July 25, 1973. Accessed January 23, 2026 via newspapers.com
Syracuse Herald-Journal: Missing two weeks – Appeal issued to daughter. By staff. Published July 25, 1973. Accessed January 20, 2026 via newspapers.com
The Post-Star: Youth Stabbed to Death. By Dan Amon. Published July 30, 1973. Accessed January 23, 2026 via newspapers.com
Syracuse Herald-Journal: Camper’s slayer hunted. By staff. Published July 30, 1973. Accessed January 23, 2026 via newspapers.com
The Times Record: Troopers, Bloodhounds Search Mountains For Killer. By Bruce Scruton. Published July 30, 1973. Accessed January 23, 2026 via newspapers.com
Syracuse Herald-Journal: Suspect Identified – Police stalk teen’s killer. By staff. Published July 31, 1973. Accessed January 23, 2026 via newspapers.com
Syracuse Herald-Journal: Police search heavy woods for teen’s killer. By Richard G. Case and Robert Bellinger. Published July 31, 1973. Accessed January 23, 2026 via newspapers.com
The Post-Star: Garrow Called ‘Odd Neighbor.’ By staff. Published July 31, 1973. Accessed January 23, 2026 via newspapers.com
Syracuse Herald-Journal: Missing three weeks – Chief asks information on Alicia. By Robert Bellinger. Published August 1, 1973. Accessed January 20, 2026 via newspapers.com
Syracuse Herald-Journal: Slayer still not caught – Search stirs resort town. By Bob Bellinger. Published August 1, 1973. Accessed January 20, 2026 via newspapers.com
Syracuse Herald-Journal: Police push manhunt for suspected slayer. By Bill Crozier. Published August 1, 1973. Accessed January 23, 2026 via newspapers.com
Daily Sentinel: Helicopter appeal made in manhunt. By staff. Published August 1, 1973. Accessed January 23, 2026 via newspapers.com
Syracuse Herald-Journal: Shirt spurs search. By Bob Bellinger. Published August 2, 1973. Accessed January 25, 2026 via newspapers.com
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The Post-Star: Murder Suspect’s Tale: A History of Trouble. By Dan Amon. Published August 2, 1973. Accessed January 25, 2026 via newspapers.com
Syracuse Herald-Journal: Hunt for Garrow narrowing down. By William C. Crozier and Dan MacDonald. Published August 3, 1973. Accessed January 25, 2026 via newspapers.com
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The Post-Star: Garrow Still At Large. By Lee Coleman. Published August 4, 1973. Accessed January 25, 2026 via newspapers.com
Syracuse Herald-Journal: Troopers press woods manhunt. By William C. Crozier. Published August 5, 1973. Accessed January 20, 2026 via newspapers.com
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The Post-Star: State Troopers Confident They Have Garrow Trapped. By Dan Amon. Published August 6, 1973. Accessed January 25, 2026 via newspapers.com
Syracuse Herald-Journal: Garrow hunt turns to car. By Dan MacDonald. Published August 7, 1973. Accessed January 25, 2026 via newspapers.com
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The Post-Star: Hunt for Garrow Shifts.. By Lee Coleman. Published August 8, 1973. Accessed January 25, 2026 via newspapers.com
Syracuse Herald-Journal: Garrow shot, captured near home of sister. By staff. Published August 9, 1973. Accessed January 25, 2026 via newspapers.com
The Post-Star: Garrow Shot and Captured: Climax to 11-Day Manhunt.. By staff. Published August 10, 1973. Accessed January 25, 2026 via newspapers.com
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Syracuse Herald-Journal: Pressure beat Garrow: Worn down, nervous, unable to rest. By Laurence McQuillan. Published August 10, 1973. Accessed January 25, 2026 via newspapers.com
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Syracuse Herald-Journal: Garrow maintains silence. By staff. Published August 11, 1973. Accessed January 23, 2026 via newspapers.com
The Post-Star: Silence Suggested By Counsel. By staff. Published August 14, 1973. Accessed January 25, 2026 via newspapers.com
Syracuse Herald-Journal: Mother believes missing daughter dead. By staff. Published August 16, 1973. Accessed January 23, 2026 via newspapers.com
Syracuse Herald-Journal: Records of Garrow subject of hearing. By Bill Jerome. Published August 19, 1973. Accessed January 23, 2026 via newspapers.com
Syracuse Herald-Journal: Garrow’s publicity rapped. By staff. Published August 22, 1973. Accessed January 26, 2026 via newspapers.com
Syracuse Herald-Journal: Garrow publicity belted. By staff. Published August 24, 1973. Accessed January 26, 2026 via newspapers.com
The Post-Star: Garrow to Be Arraigned At Lake Pleasant Today. By staff. Published September 19, 1973. Accessed January 26, 2026 via newspapers.com
The Post-Star: Garrow Gets Adjournment. By Don A. Metivier. Published September 20, 1973. Accessed January 26, 2026 via newspapers.com
The Post-Star: Garrow’s Arraignment Draws Many Curious Spectators. By Don A. Metivier. Published September 21, 1973. Accessed January 26, 2026 via newspapers.com
Syracuse Herald-Journal: Garrow denies sexual attacks. By staff. Published October 19, 1973. Accessed January 26, 2026 via newspapers.com
Syracuse Herald-Journal: Garrow’s file action dropped. By staff. Published November 14, 1973. Accessed January 26, 2026 via newspapers.com
Syracuse Herald-Journal: Garrow found wounded in arm in prison cell. By staff. Published November 21, 1973. Accessed January 26, 2026 via newspapers.com
Syracuse Herald-Journal: Woman’s body found; may be Garrow link. By staff. Published December 2, 1973. Accessed January 26, 2026 via newspapers.com
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The Post-Star: Susan Petz Found Dead In Abandoned Mine Shaft. By staff. Published December 3, 1973. Accessed January 26, 2026 via newspapers.com
Syracuse Herald-Journal: Hauck girl’s remains found. By Bill Brozier. Published December 9, 1973. Accessed January 23, 2026 via newspapers.com
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Syracuse Herald-Journal: Funeral Thursday – Alicia Hauck autopsy continues. By staff. Published December 10, 1973. Accessed January 23, 2026 via newspapers.com
The Post-Star: Experts Study Hair Samples. By Dan Amon. Published January 3, 1974. Accessed January 26, 2026 via newspapers.com
Syracuse Herald-Journal: Garrow faces new testing. By staff. Published January 8, 1974. Accessed January 26, 2026 via newspapers.com
Syracuse Herald-Journal: Garrow ruled fit for trial. By staff. Published February 9, 1974. Accessed January 26, 2026 via newspapers.com
Syracuse Herald-Journal: Garrow to stand trial. By staff. Published March 6, 1974. Accessed January 26, 2026 via newspapers.com
Syracuse Herald-Journal: Garrow jail bill $100,000. By staff. Published March 25, 1974. Accessed January 26, 2026 via newspapers.com
Syracuse Herald-Journal: County DA to assist at Garrow trial. By Bill Jerome. Published April 22, 1974. Accessed January 26, 2026 via newspapers.com
Syracuse Herald-Journal: Garrow trial move rejected. By staff. Published April 26, 1974. Accessed January 26, 2026 via newspapers.com
Syracuse Herald-Journal: Garrow’s trial begins Wednesday. By Pete Jacobs. Published May 5, 1974. Accessed January 26, 2026 via newspapers.com
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The Post-Star: 51 Jurors Excused at Garrow Trial. By Dan Amon. Published May 9, 1974. Accessed January 26, 2026 via newspapers.com
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The Post-Star: Garrow Jury Selection Continues. By Dan Amon. Published May 11, 1974. Accessed January 26, 2026 via newspapers.com
Syracuse Herald-Journal: Garrow murder case: Rural judge ready for trial. By staff. Published May 13, 1974. Accessed January 26, 2026 via newspapers.com
Syracuse Herald-Journal: Garrow jury completed. By staff. Published June 9, 1974. Accessed January 26, 2026 via newspapers.com
The Post-Star: 2 Identify Garrow as Their Abductor. By Dan Amon. Published June 11, 1974. Accessed January 26, 2026 via newspapers.com
The Post-Star: Pathologist, Garrow Kin Offer Testimony. By Dan Amon. Published June 14, 1974. Accessed January 26, 2026 via newspapers.com
The Post-Star: Prosecution Rests in Robert Garrow Murder Trial. By Dan Amon. Published June 15, 1974. Accessed January 26, 2026 via newspapers.com
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The Post-Star: Garrow Testifies: Admits 3 Murders, 8 Rapes. By Dan Amon. Published June 18, 1974. Accessed January 26, 2026 via newspapers.com
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Syracuse Herald-Journal: Prosecution hits Garrow lapses. By Pete Jacobs. Published June 19, 1974. Accessed January 27, 2026 via newspapers.com
Syracuse Herald-Journal: Code prevented telling of bodies. By staff. Published June 19, 1974. Accessed January 27, 2026 via newspapers.com
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Syracuse Herald-Journal: Call to account. By staff. Published June 21, 1974. Accessed January 27, 2026 via newspapers.com
Syracuse Herald-Journal: Hauck clue explained. By Richard G. Case. Published June 21, 1974. Accessed January 27, 2026 via newspapers.com
The Post-Star: Psychiatrist: Garrow Mentally Ill. By Dan Amon. Published June 22, 1974. Accessed January 27, 2026 via newspapers.com
Syracuse Herald-Journal: Defense rests as furor rages: Garrow felt he was ‘less than an animal.’ By Bill Jerome. Published June 23, 1974. Accessed January 27, 2026 via newspapers.com
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Syracuse Herald-Journal: Garrow lying about amnesia, doctor testifies. By Pete Jacobs. Published June 24, 1974. Accessed January 27, 2026 via newspapers.com
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Syracuse Herald-Journal: Secrecy clamped on lawyers’ case. By Dan MacDonald. Published June 25, 1974. Accessed January 27, 2026 via newspapers.com
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The Post-Star: Garrow Found Guilty. By Dan Amon. Published June 28, 1974. Accessed January 27, 2026 via newspapers.com
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Syracuse Herald-Journal: More trials for Garrow?. By staff. Published June 28, 1974. Accessed January 27, 2026 via newspapers.com
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Syracuse Herald-Journal: Garrow given 25 years to life. By Bill Jerome. Published July 1, 1974. Accessed January 27, 2026 via newspapers.com
The Post-Star: Garrow’s Lawyers to Face Grand Jury Probe. By staff. Published July 5, 1974. Accessed January 27, 2026 via newspapers.com
Syracuse Herald-Journal: Garrow faces trial in assault. By Bill Jerome. Published July 12, 1974. Accessed January 27, 2026 via newspapers.com
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The Post-Star: Garrow Trial: A Memorable Cast and Nightly Debates. By Dan Amon. Published July 19, 1974. Accessed January 27, 2026 via newspapers.com
Syracuse Herald-Journal: Priest, Psychiatrists meetings: Troopers discount Garrow revelation. By Deborah Abbot. Published August 8, 1974. Accessed January 27, 2026 via newspapers.com
Syracuse Herald-Journal: Garrow charged with Petz slaying. By staff. Published December 30, 1974. Accessed January 27, 2026 via newspapers.com
Syracuse Herald-Journal: Garrow enters insanity plea. By staff. Published December 31, 1974. Accessed January 27, 2026 via newspapers.com
The Post-Standard: Lawyer Cleared In Hauck Case. By Robert W. Andrews. Published February 8, 1975. Accessed January 27, 2026 via newspapers.com
The Post-Star: Arrest Warrant Against DA Dismissed by Town Justice. By staff. Published February 13, 1975. Accessed January 27, 2026 via newspapers.com
The Post-Star: Grand Jury Indicts Belge. By staff. Published February 14, 1975. Accessed January 27, 2026 via newspapers.com
Syracuse Herald-Journal: Denies murder: Garrow arraigned in death of Alicia. By Bill Jerome. Published February 14, 1975. Accessed January 27, 2026 via newspapers.com
The Post-Standard: Belge Pal Found Alicia Hauck Body. By Robert W. Andrews. Published February 17, 1975. Accessed January 27, 2026 via newspapers.com
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Syracuse Herald-Journal: Garrow admits killing. By J. Michael Kelly. Published March 6, 1975. Accessed January 27, 2026 via newspapers.com
Syracuse Herald-Journal: Garrow admits 3rd killing. By staff. Published March 7, 1975. Accessed January 27, 2026 via newspapers.com
Syracuse Herald-Journal: Garrow sues lawyers, DA. By Bill Jerome. Published May 21, 1975. Accessed January 27, 2026 via newspapers.com
Syracuse Herald-Journal: Judge approves fee claims; praises two lawyers for Garrow. By Bill Jerome. Published July 28, 1975. Accessed January 27, 2026 via newspapers.com
Syracuse Herald-Journal: Indictment of Belge overturned in court. By staff. Published August 1, 1975. Accessed January 27, 2026 via newspapers.com
Syracuse Herald-Journal: Court rejects Garrow’s bid to overturn conviction. By staff. Published February 6, 1976. Accessed January 27, 2026 via newspapers.com
Syracuse Herald-Journal: Garrow appeal denied. By Bill Jerome. Published May 6, 1976. Accessed January 27, 2026 via newspapers.com
Syracuse Herald-Journal: Garrow appeals denied: Murder convictions stand. By staff. Published May 21, 1976. Accessed January 27, 2026 via newspapers.com
The Post Standard: Garrow Gets Nod For Suit. By staff. Published November 30, 1976. Accessed January 27, 2026 via newspapers.com
Syracuse Herald-Journal: Garrow suit rejected. By Barry Ernest. Published January 5, 1978. Accessed January 27, 2026 via newspapers.com
Syracuse Herald-Journal: Judge rejects Garrow suit against doctor. By Barry W. Ernest. Published April 24, 1978. Accessed January 27, 2026 via newspapers.com
Syracuse Herald-Journal: Garrow escapes: Dummy found in bed, wheelchair left behind. By staff. Published September 9, 1978. Accessed January 27, 2026 via newspapers.com
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Syracuse Herald-Journal: Garrow called his daughter: Manhunt statewide; prosecutors alerted. By Jeff Rea. Published September 10, 1978. Accessed January 27, 2026 via newspapers.com
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Syracuse Herald-Journal: Police scour woods for hint of Garrow. By staff. Published September 11, 1978. Accessed January 27, 2026 via newspapers.com
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Syracuse Herald-Journal: Garrow leaves questions: Source of gun, extent of paralysis unknown. By Richard G. Case. Published September 12, 1978. Accessed January 27, 2026 via newspapers.com
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Syracuse Herald-Journal: A look inside killer Robert Garrow’s cell. By Richard G. Case. Published September 13, 1978. Accessed January 27, 2026 via newspapers.com
The Post-Star: Garrow ‘No Great Woodsman.’ By staff. Published September 13, 1978. Accessed January 27, 2026 via newspapers.com
Syracuse Herald-Journal: Garrow’s pistol center of attention. By Richard G. Case. Published September 14, 1978. Accessed January 27, 2026 via newspapers.com
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Syracuse Herald-Journal: Garrow case fumbled all the way. By William Stevens. Published September 15, 1978. Accessed January 27, 2026 via newspapers.com
Daily Sentinel: Garrow goes to Syracuse grave. By staff. Published September 15, 1978. Accessed January 27, 2026 via newspapers.com
Syracuse Herald-Journal: Not surprised: Garrow was con artist, Syracuse police confirm. By Richard G. Case. Published September 17, 1978. Accessed January 27, 2026 via newspapers.com
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Syracuse Herald-Journal: Charge son got gun to Garrow. By staff. Published September 20, 1978. Accessed January 27, 2026 via newspapers.com
Syracuse Herald-Journal: Garrow may have gotten pistol in food from son. By Richard G. Case. Published September 21, 1978. Accessed January 27, 2026 via newspapers.com
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Poughkeepsie Journal: Hongisto subpoenaed; admits Garrow error. By Ralph Bernstein. Published September 22, 1978. Accessed January 27, 2026 via newspapers.com
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Syracuse Herald-Journal: Garrow son pleads guilty. By staff. Published September 29, 1978. Accessed January 27, 2026 via newspapers.com
Syracuse Herald-Journal: 2 officers honored in Garrow capture. By staff. Published October 6, 1978. Accessed January 27, 2026 via newspapers.com
The Post-Star: Garrow fooled docs – State. By staff. Published October 20, 1978. Accessed January 27, 2026 via newspapers.com
Syracuse Herald-Journal: The full story behind Garrow. By Richard G. Case. Published October 22, 1978. Accessed January 27, 2026 via newspapers.com
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Syracuse Herald-Journal: Young Garrow given four years. By staff. Published November 3, 1978. Accessed January 27, 2026 via newspapers.com
Syracuse Herald-Journal: Trooper’s story: Chicken gravy hid Garrow gun. By staff. Published November 14, 1978. Accessed January 27, 2026 via newspapers.com
Syracuse Herald-Journal: Couple who aided Garrow sentenced. By staff. Published June 8, 1979. Accessed January 27, 2026 via newspapers.com
The Post-Star: Robert Garrow: A Twisted Soul – Garrow’s legacy haunts survivors. By staff. Published October 6, 2000. Accessed January 27, 2026 via newspapers.com
CUA Law Scholarship Repository: The Buried Bodies Case: Alive and Well After Thirty Years. By Lisa G. Lerman, Frank H. Armani, Thomas D. Morgan, and Monroe H. Freedman. Published 2007
AdirondackLife: Summer of Garrow. By Edward Kanze. Published August 2009. Accessed January 27, 2026
Times Union: The search for a killer in the summer of 1973. By Tim Blydenburgh and David M. Johnson. Published August 9, 2023. Accessed January 27, 2026
Find a Grave: Alicia Hauck
Find a Grave: Danny Dahl Porter
Find a Grave: Philip A. Domblewski
Syracuse Herald-Journal: Alicia Marie Hauck Obituary. Published December 11, 1973. Accessed January 23, 2026 via newspapers.com
The Times Record: Area Obituaries – Rites Held For Victim of Stabbing (Philip Domblewski). Published August 1, 1973. Accessed January 23, 2026 via newspapers.com
Find a Grave: Robert Francis Garrow Sr