Then, in 1980, 20-year-old model, Maria Taddonio, was murdered in her apartment, her body discovered by her roommate. The police were beginning to suspect that they were dealing with a serial killer, but they still had no leads.
Over the next several years, similar murders took place, all with eerily similar characteristics. The victims were all young, all beautiful, and all involved in the fashion industry in some way. The killer seemed to be targeting models, or women who aspired to be models, and his methods were becoming increasingly brutal. Model for Murder- The Centerfold Killer
The 1970s and 1980s were a time of great change and upheaval in the United States. The women's liberation movement was gaining momentum, and the fashion industry was reflecting this shift with a new generation of models who were more confident, more outspoken, and more empowered. But amidst this sea of change, a dark and sinister force emerged: a serial killer who preyed on the very women who were supposed to embody the ideals of femininity and beauty. Then, in 1980, 20-year-old model, Maria Taddonio, was