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

This episode includes discussions of infanticide, child abuse, murder, rape, mutilation, and animal abuse.

We advise extreme caution for children under 13.

On a late night in January 1989, William Soft cruise down Lake Elsinore's Main Street in his

silver Mitsubishi minivan.

When Bill did this route during the day, people would recognize his car and wave.

But now, the 38-year-old drove under the cover of darkness.

He'd been feeling restless, then this was his time to unleash.

Bill noticed a woman waiting on a corner. He quickly recognized her as a sex worker.

Her name was Ronda Jetmore.

Bill pulled the car over and Ronda leaned against the driver's door, negotiating through the window.

They agreed on $20 for the night.

But instead of a $20, Bill handed Ronda a folded-up dollar.

He delighted and fooling her, but the young woman cut his fun short when she pulled out a

flashlight to examine the money. When she realized he'd tricked her, Ronda started yelling and

cursing at Bill. It made him furious. He lunged at her, his thick fingers reaching for her neck.

If Ronda wanted a backtalk, she could, but he would get the final word.

Hi, I'm Greg Poulson. This is Serial Killers, a Spotify original from Parkast.

Every episode we dive into the minds and madness of Serial Killers. Today, we're exploring

the unsettling crimes of William Lester Soff, known as the Lake Elsinore Killer. I'm here with

my co-host, Finis Richardson. Hi, everyone. You can find episodes of Serial Killers and

all other Spotify originals from Parkast for free on Spotify. In today's episode, we'll discuss

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