Richard ramirez, known as the night stalker was an american serial killer. The true story behind richard ramirez, night stalker on. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Though some might find him a more dynamic or interesting serial killer because of his allegiance to satan. California corrections officials say convicted serial killer richard ramirez, known as the night stalker, has died in prison. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Dec 05, 2017 richard ramirez, dubbed the night stalker by the local media, had begun his killing spree exactly 14 months before his arrest.
The 9yearold girl at the heart of a reignited 1984 san francisco cold case was sacrificed during a ritualstyle. Ive read dozens of books on serial killers and, i admit it. Night stalker suspect richard ramirez confessed to police. Jun 09, 2016 the night stalker, the gripping new movie based on the truecrime book by philip carlo, will come to the lifetime channel this weekend. Case study of richard ramirez the night stalker read a. Also known as the night stalker, richard ramirez is an american serial killer who is currently awaiting execution on californias death row at san quentin state prison. Richard ramirez had every opportunity to live a productive and meaningful life.
Oct 14, 2018 richard ramirezs wife and his love letters from prison ramirez and his wife doreen lioy during a prison visit. He was convicted and sentenced to death but died while in prison. Thirty years ago, the night stalker was captured by an angry mob. Ricardo leyva munoz ramirez, known as richard ramirez february 29, 1960 june 7, 20, was an american serial killer, rapist, and burglar. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Painstakingly researched over three years, based on nearly one hundred hours of exclusive interviews with richard ramirez on californias death row, the night stalker is the definitive account of americas most feared serial murderer. Richard ramirez the night stalker is the biography of richard ramirez, a convicted american serial killer awaiting execution on californias death row at san quentin state prison. How a yearold boy helped capture the night stalker serial killer. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. His name was richard ramirez, but at the time of his august 1985 capture, most knew him only as the night stalker, the rapist and murderer whod been terrorizing california for two years. Richard ramirez, who claimed to be inspired by satan when he killed at least 14 people in the night. Flickr mario solera as with the manson family trialwhich also took place in laobservers were aghast to see the number of nubile young women drawn to a man most would consider subhuman.
In that time, he killed people, attempted to kill five more, and assaulted countless others. The photo above was taken on the day of ramirezs wedding on death row. Ramirez has twice changed attorneys, but none of them has yet mentioned a possible. Prior to his capture, ramirez was dubbed the night stalker by the news media as he terrorized california. An excellent book the first hundred pages give profound insights to how the night stalker operated how he lived on a nomadic life style from one sleazy hotel to the next detail accounts of how he committed the crimes some parts are disturbing there is then mention of the killers name after capture detailed information on his disturbing up. Nightstalker is a 2002 film written and directed by chris fisher based on richard ramirez. The life and crimes of richard ramirez by carlo, philip isbn. Richard ramirez what caused him to become the night stalker.
Painstakingly researched over three years, based on nearly one hundred hours of exclusive interviews with richard ramirez on californias death row, the night stalker is the definitive account of. Mar 10, 2014 in the first plot, richard ramirez whose nickname, the night stalker, was forever seared into the publics consciousness during his frenzied 1980s murder spree tried to conceal a. Richard ramirez was one of the most notorious serial killers in u. Psychiatrist thinks night stalker incompetent for trial. Night stalker defendant richard ramirez displays a. The trial of richard ramirez was one of the most expensive in california history, outdone only by the o. Apr 20, 2016 the original night stalkerso called to differentiate him from several other subsequent rapists and murderers whove been tagged with the night stalker sobriquetwas the name given to an unidentified serial killer and rapist who has been connected to as many as murders and more than 50 sexual assaults in california between 1976 and 1986. Vivid detail is provided regarding the individuals whose lives were abused and lost due to the twisted personality of richard ramirez.
How richard ramirez became known as the night stalker. Philip carlos us bestseller the night stalker, based on three years of meticulous. I find him more boring and more of a coward than most psychopath serial killers. The night stalker is a 2016 american dramatic film about the serial killer richard ramirez. The night stalker by philip carlo overdrive rakuten. Richard ramirez, during his youth, was a satanic worshipper and a habitual drug user. Dubbed the night stalker, richard ramirez was an american serial killer who broke into california homes, raping and torturing more than 25 victims and killing at least over a twoyear rampage. The life and crimes of richard ramirez pinnacle true crime new edition by philip carlo isbn. The night stalker by philip carlo goodreads share book. Dubbed the night stalker by the news media, ramirez was one of the most vicious killers in u.
His research for the night stalker included spending over 100 hours with richard ramirez at san quentins death row. Not only are there two murderers on the loose on ahs. The stories of the coed killer, the green river killer, btk, the son of sam, and the night stalker a life of death book 3. This book will tell you all you want to know and more about the life and crimes of richard ramirez. How a yearold boy helped capture the night stalker. It was directed by megan griffiths, who wrote the screenplay, and stars lou diamond phillips, bellamy young, chelle sherrill, and benjamin barrett. This is one author to keep on the radar, because he is soaring to the top and much future success. While this is richard ramirezs first crime, he did not receive any credit for his first kill until 2009 when dna from the crime scene was matched to ramirez.
May 19, 2017 mitch albom writes new book to raise money for covid19 relief. The life and crimes of richard ramirez kindle edition by carlo, philip. May 31, 2015 richard ramirez, known as the night stalker, plagued southern california with fear as he invaded peoples homes after they went to sleep, and would brutally torture and kill his victims. Mar 16, 2016 in 1989, richard ramirez listens as he is sentenced to the gas chamber. Nov 19, 2017 richard ramirez what caused him to become the night stalker. He also wrote the truecrime bestsellers the ice man, the butcher, and gaspipe. Get ready to see a chilling performance by lou diamond phillips as the diabolical night stalker, aka richard ramirez.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the night stalker. Ramirez spent over two years of his life raping and torturing over 25 victims and killing more than a dozen people. Richard ramirez the night stalker crime scene database. The life and crimes of richard ramirez paperback august 30, 2016 by philip carlo author. Night stalker victim was hung like christ on the cross. Most of these crimes were committed in the victims california homes.
Original suspect sketches of the night stalker the crimes richard ramirez committed during what is known as the era of the night stalker began june 28, 1984. This is the true story of richard ramirez aka the night stalker who terrorised california in the mid 1980s he snuck into peoples houses when they were sleeping raped, tortured and killed them. Richard ramirez, dubbed the night stalker by the local media, had begun his killing spree exactly 14 months before his arrest. The twisted tale of richard ramirez, the night stalker. In a family of five, he was the last born child of mercedes and julian ramirez.