Due to the graphic nature of these killer's crimes, listener discretion is advised.

This episode includes discussions of domestic abuse, torture, murder, and sexual assault

that some people may find offensive.

We advise extreme caution for children under 13.

People always called Los Angeles the city of dreams, and Lissa Castin was determined to

make hers a reality.

The 21-year-old, a member of the professional troop, the LA knockers, had aspirations of

being a well-known dancer.

But on the night of November 5, 1977, Lissa's thoughts weren't on her dreams.

Lately all she could think about was money.

Waitressing was her main source of income, and it wasn't nearly enough.

She'd been thinking that maybe it was time to try something else.

As she pulled up to her apartment building, Lissa ruminated on what she should do.

She was so distracted, she didn't even notice the Cadillac stop right behind her.

Two men exited the vehicle, and the driver, the much younger taller one, flashed a police

badge and asked for ID.

Confused but sure there had been a mistake, Lissa handed her license to him.

As his older partner looked it over, the driver informed Lissa that a car matching the description

of her Volkswagen convertible was involved in a robbery.

They wanted her to come in for questioning.

Lissa knew this was ridiculous, she was no criminal, but her beetle was a unique color,

and the men did appear to be officers.

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