The Night Stalker
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Ricardo Ramirez, also known as the Night Stalker, was an American serial killer and sex offender who committed his crimes in California from 1984 to 1985.

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Ramirez was convicted and sentenced to death in 1989, and he died while awaiting execution in 2013.

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Ramirez's criminal behavior was influenced by a troubled childhood, including abuse from his father and exposure to macabre interests from an older cousin.

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Before moving to California, Ramirez left his home in Texas at the age of 22 and began to frequently use cocaine.

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Ramirez would often commit burglaries to support his drug addiction, many of which were later frequently accompanied by murders, attempted murders, and rapes.

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Ricardo Ramirez: The Night Stalker

  • Known as the Night Stalker, Ricardo Ramirez was an American serial killer and sex offender.
  • Committed crimes in California between 1984 and 1985, resulting in numerous victims.
  • Convicted in 1989 and sentenced to death for his crimes.
  • Died in 2013 while awaiting execution on death row.

Childhood and Influences

  • Experienced a troubled childhood marked by abuse from his father.
  • Exposed to violent and illegal activities through an older cousin, shaping his interests.
  • Left Texas at the age of 22 to move to California, seeking a new lifestyle.

Criminal Activity

  • Initially began using cocaine, which escalated into a severe addiction.
  • Frequently committed burglaries to fund his drug dependency.
  • Crimes escalated from theft to include murders, attempted murders, and rapes.

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