Show Notes
Helen Anderson and Danni Howard travel back to 1980s America to learn about the horrific crimes of The Night Stalker, Richard Ramirez. After growing up under the care of a convicted murderer, Richard Ramirez would go on to take at least 13 lives over the course of a terrifying 14 month killing spree that held the state of California in a constant panic. Expect details of a satan worshiping psychopath, some of the most grisly crime scenes in history, and Danni’s night terror tales.
Devils in The Dark contains graphic details of sexual assault and violence and is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is strongly advised.
00:00 - Introduction 05:15 - Where Richard’s story first begins 09:38 - 14 year old Richard witnesses a murder 14:26 - Richard’s first assault 16:37 - The murder of Jennie Vincow 19:08 - The murders of Vincent and Maxine Zazzara 23:23 - Richard goes on a murderous spree 25:57 - The Valley Intruder 33:36 - The murders of Peter and Barbara Pan 37:11 - Richard steals from the wrong house 39:55 - Detective Frank Falzon is on the case in Lompoc 42:56 - A stunning citizens arrest 45:27 - FBI Special Agent Bobby Chacon interrogates Richard Ramirez 46:29 - The preliminary hearing 49:09 - The trial of Richard Ramirez 42:33 - The wedding of Richard Ramirez and Doreen Loy 55:32 - Outro
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