In this documentary, we're covering the infamous solved true crime case that shows why you should NEVER leave your door unlocked at night: the true story of Richard Ramirez, also known as the Night Stalker. Though a recent Netflix documentary has been released covering the Night Stalker's case, there were a few key details they left out, and today, we're covering it all. In the 80s, a serial killer began stalking the streets of California. Residents were terrified, and the mystery soon garnered national attention. None other than Richard Ramirez, the Night Stalker committed at least 13 murders before he was finally caught and brought to justice. Detectives finally cracked the case after a lengthy investigation when a young boy managed to spot a piece of crucial evidence that broke the case wide open. Join us for a true crime storytime covering the solved case of Richard Ramirez. [Video] [Imagery] supplied by Getty Images.


By the age of 10, heavy metal fan Richard Ramirez was sleeping in cemeteries. He would go on to spread terror throughout Los Angeles, preying on ordinary citizens as they slept in their homes. The drug-fuelled burglar would rape, murder, and mutilate, taking pleasure in making his victims pray to Satan before him. Men, women, children and the elderly all fell victim as the police raced to catch the killer who defied all known theories about serial murder. So, was Richard Ramirez born to kill? Was he warped by drugs? Or, was 'The Night Stalker' schooled in murder during his poor childhood in the tough Texan border town of El Paso? This film was first broadcast: 20 Feb 2012 Check us out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OurLifeChannel.ITVS Watch More Documentaries Our Life - https://bit.ly/3A8xRMJ Our History - https://bit.ly/3rUpdhL Our World - https://bit.ly/3ftuckM Our Stories - https://bit.ly/3ynfFyk Our Taste - bit.ly/3OZoDcV Our Life brings you fascinating stories of social interest from around the world. You can discover award winning documentaries, films and groundbreaking reports that capture the complexities of our daily life, with stories that will entertain, inspire and inform. Content distributed by ITV Studios. #documentary #serialkillerdocumentary #ourlife

Sometimes killers leave behind unintentional traces, like shoe treads and fingerprints, these clues are vital in criminal investigations. This episode focuses on several cases to showcase the tireless work of crime scene analysts and forensic scientists. Make sure you subscribe to get your regular crime fix: youtube.com/c/RealCrime From "The New Detectives" Content licensed from New Dominion to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com

In August 1985, the fourteen-month killing spree of Richard Ramirez, known as the 'Night Stalker,' was ended after he claimed at least thirteen lives. An in-depth look at the lives and crimes of some of the world's most evil killers, including Jeffrey Dahmer, Richard Ramirez, Cary Stayner, Leonard Lake, Dorothea Puente and more. #documentaries #truecrime #crime #serialkillers #truecrimedocs #famous Presented by FilmRise True Crime, a Radial Entertainment Company