This week we're starting at the beginning of Richard Ramirez's story, long before he became known as the Night Stalker. We'll talk about his childhood in El Paso, the troubling influences and experiences that shaped his early years, and how his behavior escalated from drug use and petty crime into more serious offenses after moving to California. It's a look at the warning signs, the environment he grew up in, and the events that set him on a path toward becoming one of America's most infamous serial killers.

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Sources:

Book - The Night Stalker: The Life and Crimes of Richard Ramirez by Philip Carlo

Documentary - Richard Ramirez: The Night Stalker Tapes

Documentary - ...