Richard Ramirez.Īlthough he was sentenced to death in a very expensive court proceeding, Ramirez died in prison from leukemia before the state could execute him. After his capture and sentence, Ramirez gained a host of female admirers who wrote him letters and visited him in prison. Once Ramirez learned about the media naming him The Night Stalker, he proudly introduced himself as just that before killing later victims. He utilized guns, knives, and even telephone cords to murder his victims. He terrorized the citizens of Los Angeles by breaking into homes, stealing from people, and ruthlessly killing anyone who got in his way.
Richard Ramirez was responsible for 14 killings in just over 14 months.