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Feb 2018
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Richard Ramirez "The Night Stalker" fina...

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Richard Ramirez, dubbed "The Night Stalker" continued to terrorize California striking hearts into the fear of many. The satanic serial killer would ultimately be convicted of 13 murders and many more rapes and burglaries. To some he is a bigger than life mythical creature. But to most, he is one of the most evil serial killers in American history. Join Mi ... Show More
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