Show Notes
Matt Cox and Johnny Mitchell break down Richard Ramirez’s reign as the Night Stalker and the investigation that ultimately led police to identify and capture him.
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Chapters:
00:00 - The Night Stalker Case
07:47 - Richard Ramirez’s Childhood
13:25 - Early Influences & Troubled Upbringing
25:34 - Teenage Years & Growing Instability
26:21 - Richard Ramirez’s Dating Life Behind Bars
31:59 - Moving to California
36:36 - The Night Stalker Pattern Begins
47:08 - Police Get a Description
48:09 - Los Angeles on Edge
51:26 - The Task Force Takes Over
53:15 - The Shoe Print Breakthrough
56:29 - Police Agencies Clash
58:16 - A Major Missed Opportunity
1:02:09 - Fingerprint Identifies Ramirez
1:02:28 - The Search for Richard Ramirez
1:03:05 - His Face Hits the Front Page
1:04:19 - Ramirez Is Finally Caught
1:07:35 - Evidence Against Ramirez
1:08:05 - The Dentist Lead
1:10:36 - Verdict & Sentencing
1:14:51 - Life After the Trial
1:18:18 - Final Thoughts on Richard Ramirez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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