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Conviction June 1984 – August 1985 Serial Killer Victims

Night Stalker Victims

Status Conviction
Type Serial Killer Victims
Date June 1984 – August 1985
Location Los Angeles, California
Victim Age Unknown
Gender Multiple

Richard Ramirez, the Night Stalker, terrorized Southern California committing 14 murders, rapes, and burglaries. He was captured after residents of Mission Viejo recognized him and held him until police arrived. He was convicted on 43 counts and sentenced to death. He died of cancer on death row in 2013.

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