The Night Stalker

Not Another True Crime Podcast

Betches

True Crime, Society & Culture, Comedy

3.8 • 2.5K Ratings

🗓️ 8 February 2021

⏱️ 54 minutes

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Summary

Sara and Danny are back to discuss one of the most notorious criminals from the Golden State: The Night Stalker. They unpack Richard Ramirez’s childhood and discuss how his experiences played a role in his path towards murder. Then, they delve into an overview of his crimes and the bizarre court case that followed his arrest. They also talk about the recent Netflix documentary, Night Stalker, and whether the criticism it has received is fair. They end the show with a game of California Quizin’!, testing their knowledge on several other notable California serial killers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	On June 28, 1984, Jenny Venko is found dead in her Los Angeles apartment nearly decapitated.
0:08.4	A fingerprint is found on the window.
0:12.5	Almost a year later, Dale Yoshiyakazaki is fatally shot in her home.
0:19.5	That same night, Silent 2 is shot after being pulled out of her car.
0:25.4	A week later, Vincent Zazara and Maxine Levina Zazara were killed in their home and a footprint
0:30.7	found outside of the home was connected to all the previous murders, signaling to the authorities
0:36.1	that these were the work of a serial killer.
0:40.1	Between March and August of 1985, there were at least 13 brutal murders committed by this
0:45.3	suspected killer of victims with different genders, ages and ethnicities.
0:50.3	Then there was a break in the case.
0:51.7	A fingerprint was discovered that identified a Richard Ramirez as the culprit behind these brutal crimes.
0:57.7	His picture was released to the media soon after and the whole city of Los Angeles began
1:02.0	desperately searching for the Night Stalker.
1:04.9	The 911 Americans, where were they?
1:12.1	Police!
1:13.1	Search goes on in San Francisco for the man known as the Zodiac Killer.
1:16.8	In New York, the search continues for the 44 caliber killer.
1:19.8	What are you going to explain to me why I would want to be a Silent Elevator?
1:22.9	Bethe's media presents.
1:24.7	Tell me we have a lead.
1:25.9	Stone Cold, no.
1:26.9	It was literally like the 100 games.
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