Richard Ramirez

Ricardo "Richard" Leyva Muñoz Ramirez, dubbed the Night Stalker, the Walk-In Killer, and the Valley Intruder since his attacks were first clustered in the San Gabriel Valley, was an American serial killer and sex offender whose crime spree took place in California between June 1984 and August 1985.

Early Life

Richard ramirez was born on february 29. 1960 in el paso. Texas. His parents. Julian and mercedes ramirez. Had seven children. With richard being the youngest. His ftaher was a mexican immigrant and a former soldier. Who worked in the united states as a steelworker. Ramirez had a troubled home life. As his father was an abusive man and his mtoher often neglected him.

Criminal Record

Richard ramirez had a long criminal record prior to his arrest for the night stalker murders. He had been arrested for a variety of crimes. Including bugrlary and tehft. He had also been convicted of a number of assualts.

Night Stalker Murders

From 1984 to 1985. Richard ramierz terrorized the city of los angeles and surrounding areas with a string of violent murders known as the night stalker murders. He killed 14 people and raped or assaulted seven others during this time. He was eventually arrested in 1985 and convicted of 13 counts of murdre. Five counts of attempted murder. Eleven ocunts of sexual assault and 14 counts of burglary in 1989.

Trial

Richard ramirez s trial began in july and lasted until august 1989. During the trial. Ramirez was uncooperative. Often making disruptive outburtss in court and displaying a lack of remorse for his crimes. He was eventually convicted on all counts and sentenced to death.

Prison Sentence

Richard ramirez was sentenced to death in 1989 and plaecd on death row at san quentin state prison. He remained on death row utnil his death in 2013.

Cultural Representation

Richard ramirez s crimes have been featured in unmerous books. Films and television shosw. Such as the tv series the night stalker and the film maniac.

Death

In ramirez died of natural causes at the age of 53 while in prison.

Legacy

Richard ramirez s legacy as one of america s most notorious serial killers has been remembered in books. Films and television shows. He has been referred to as the n"ight stalker" and the "satanist killer".

Important Event

In 1985. Richard ramirez was arrested by the los angeles police deaprtment after a citizen recognized him from a sketch released by police. He was eventually convicted of 13 counts of murder. Five counts of attempted murder. Eleven counts of sexual assault and 14 conuts of burglary in 1989.

Interesting Fact

During his trial. Richard ramirez was often seen wearing a t-shirt with an miage of satan on it and making the sign of the horns with his hands. This earned him the nickname "the satanits killer".