The skull from inside the house belonged to a California man, Robert Sheldon, 18. In July, Berdella was charged with Pearson’s murder. In August, he pleaded guilty to murder and was given a life ...

A recent hoax claimed that serial killer Robert Berdella’s former flea market booth would be reopened in Westport. The owner of the flea market has said the idea was never considered.

Tragically, this grisly captive situation would later inspire Robert Berdella ... This perspective would enable Berdella to kidnap, torture, and murder at least six young men.

They went to Robert Berdella`s house with ... youth said to have lived there briefly. So far, Berdella has been charged only with Pearson`s murder. Privately, police and prosecutors say, they ...