Background

Born 29 Feb 1960
  • Place of birth: El Paso, Texas, USA
  • Parents: Mercedes Ramirez and Julian Ramirez
  • Children: --
Thief

Case File

Richard
Ramirez
Murder, Sexual Assaults, Theft

Verdict

Guilty

13 counts of murder (including children), 5 attempted murders, 11 sexual assaults (including children), and 14 burglaries

  • Knives
  • Firearms
  • A Tire Iron
  • Hammer

Status

‎19 Death sentences
Dead - Died of complications from B-cell lymphoma while awaiting execution on California's death row