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Luis Garavito: References & Edit History

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  • Laura Saltsman

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Type Description Contributor Date
First paragraph modernization. Apr 26, 2024
Death date added. Apr 19, 2024
Anniversary information added. Jan 21, 2024
Add new Web site: The Guardian - Confession of 'worst murderer in history'. Nov 10, 2023
Add new Web site: National Center for Biotechnology Information - Luis Alfredo Garavito Cubillos: Criminal and Legal Aspects of Serial Homicide With Over 200 Victims. Nov 14, 2016
Revised to reflect that Garavito was the eldest (not the youngest) of seven children. Oct 28, 2014
New article added. Nov 02, 2006
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