The History of the Garrow Manhunt: A Chilling Tale of Crime and Survival. In the summer of 1973, New York State became the backdrop for one of its most intense and frightening criminal manhunts. The hunt for Robert Garrow, a convicted serial killer, spanned over twelve days and struck fear throughout the Adirondacks, becoming the largest manhunt in the state’s history at the time. Garrow’s crimes and the subsequent search left an indelible mark on the region, and his capture would reveal a much darker story than anyone had initially realized.