Richard Ramirez was a drifter from Texas who ended up in Los Angeles (the serial killer capital of the world) in the early 80s when 5 serial killers where committing crimes independent of each other! Ramirez worked as a car mechanic and did odd jobs while in Los Angeles. He was fascinated with 'satanism' and would play the rock band AC/DC's song 'Night Prowler' on his stereo for hours on end. His first murder occurred in June 1984. His modus operandi was to break into his victim's house late at night through an unlocked window. Then he would threaten them in their beds with either a gun or another weapon. He would either shoot or club his victims to death and also mutilate their bodies. His oldest victim was 84 and his youngest only 6 years. In between his murders sometimes he would just abduct young girls, sexually molest them and then let them go. He began killing again on March 17, 1985. Ramirez only wounded one of his victim's who survived to give the authorities a desciption of her assaillant - tall, hispanic, curly hair, bulging eyes and wide spaced rotting teeth! The police began to check with local dentists because they believed their killer needed to have major dental work done. Most of Ramirez's initial targets were in and around the Montery Park area of Los Angeles. On March 27, 1985 in Whitier he beat a man to death and then carved out his wife's eyes and took them with him. On May 29, 1985 he left satanic pentagrams on his victim's body and on the walls. On July 20, 1985 he killed a total of 5 victims in 2 different locations! On August 8, 1985 authorities released information to the public that they were looking for a new serial killer dubbed 'nighstalker'. Then the killings left Los Angeles and began in San Franciso on August 17, 1985. On August 28, 1985 near Mission Viejo a stolen car from one of the 'nighstalker' crimes was recovered. Police found fingerprints on the backside of the rearview mirror. It matched a Richard Ramirez who had been charged with traffic and drug violations. The police believed they had their killer. They enquired at places where he worked and found that his descriptions closely matched the killer. On August 30, 1985 his mugshot made its way to the television and newspapers. On August 31, 1985 he was spotted by some civilians in East L.A. He was chased and almost beaten to death as he tried to escape by stealing a car. Luckily for him the police came in time to 'save' him. On September 29, 1985 he was facing 14 murder and 22 sexual assualt charges among other felonies. When Ramirez appeared in court he had a pentagram drawn on his palm that he proudly displayed and said, "Hail Satan!" Jury selection began only by July 22, 1988. On September 20, 1989 he was found guilty of 13 murders and 30 felonies.
Biography Update / From: Bravewolf
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