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May 2018
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Infamous Locales: The Cecil Hotel - Part...

Esther Ludlow
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The Cecil Hotel in Los Angeles has been home to at least two serial killers, numerous tragic deaths, a sniper shooting and one mysterious death.  Join me for this first installment of a 3-part episode covering the Cecil Hotel's history. #serial killers #RichardRamirez #TheNightStalker  Resources: Book: The Life and Crimes of Richard Ramirez: The Night Stalker by Philip Carlo 
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