 Meghan McNulty

 Father was a Mexican-American railway worker so he was always working  Grew up in El Paso, Texas  He was the youngest of 7 children  Troubled childhood o Heavy influence from his cousin Mike who fought in the Vietnam War o Mike told him about “fascinating” stories about the torture and mutilation he had done on several Vietnamese women Even had pictures o Spent most of his time smoking marijuana and practicing Satanic worship causing Richard to become very distant from his parents o Richard was present when Mike murdered his wife

Year of CrimeCrimeSentence 1977Multiple petty crimesJuvenile detention 1982Marijuana possessionProbation 1983Car theftJail June 28, 1984 *Juvenile Detention- a youth detention center, a secure residential facility for young people *Probation- the release of an offender from detention, subject to a period of good behavior under supervision.

 Started killing spree on June 28, 1984 when he sexually assaulted stabbed and murdered 76 year old Jennie Vincow  This started his killing spree of robberies, murders and rapes of over 25 people  Second known killing was on March 17, 1985 when he killed Dayle Okazaki and attacked Angela Barrios who escaped o Same night he shot Tasai Lian Yu  March 27, 1985 Ramirez murdered Vincent Zazzara (64 years old) and his wife (44 years old)  April 1985 murdered William and Lillie Doi with attack pattern of shooting the husband and then sexually assaulting the wife then stabbing her to death  Next two months his murder rate continued to rise with a dozen more victims

 Increased pressure from cops forced him to move from L.A. to San Francisco  Nickname- o Valley Intruder (L.A) o Night Stalker (After moving to San Francisco)  Final Attack o August 24, 1985 o His stolen car was identified by his victim four days later o His fingerprints all throughout the car which put a name to the killer o Next day he was beaten by East L.A residents causing police to come and his to be captured

 Initially charged with 14 murders and 31 other felonies but some where dropped due to jurisdictional issues  A delay occurred in the case when a juror was found murdered but no proof could prove Ramirez’s involvement  Evidence against Ramirez- o Trademark pentagram found at the scenes and then later in his car and on his arm o One fire arm out of the four found but the usual bullets he used matched two other incidents o The discovery of over 375 pieces of jewelry stolen from his victims *Jurisdictional- the right, power, or authority to administer justice by hearing and determining controversies

 Sentence- o Guilty verdict of 13 counts of murder, 5 counts attempted murder, 11 sexual assault charges, and 14 burglary charges o November 7, 1989 he received 19 death sentences  Quote after being convicted- o “No big deal. Death always comes with the territory. I'll see you in Disneyland.” —Richard Ramirez * Death sentences- a sentence condemning a convicted felon to execution by the state

 Movie- o Nightstalker (2002)- horror film based off of his murder streak o Manhunt: Search for the Night Stalker (1989)- about detectives trying to track him down  TV show- o THS Investigates: Love Behind Bars (2005) o History’s Mysteries: Infamous Murders (2001) o Revelations: The End Times (1999) o Serial Killers (1994) o The Gerald Rivera Show (1988)

 The Sociological Theory of Deviance that best describes Richard Ramirez is differential-association theory. This theory says that criminal behavior is learned in interactions with others. This teaches the criminal techniques, motives, drives and attitudes. This person being influenced is likely to inherit the values of the people who are influencing them. This can especially be seen with Richard Ramirez. Ramirez spent most of his time with his older cousin who was mentally disturbed himself. He introduced Ramirez to Satanic worship and other drugs that Ramirez started to value himself. His cousin also showed him about the disturbing things he did to women and almost bragged about it teaching Ramirez that that was the way to behave. Richard was exposed to murder through his cousin at a young age also when his cousin murdered his wide right in front of Ramirez. Ramirez grew up being showed that this is what was to value; if he wasn’t exposed to this at a young age he might never have chosen the path that he did.;