Issue 118, April 18, 2024

John Thoren Found Guilty of Second-Degree Murder for Shooting Woman in Self-Defense, Husband Arrested for Wife's Murder Following Stalking and Staged Burglary

🕵️Trivia Question

Who was the American serial killer known as the "Night Stalker," responsible for a series of gruesome murders and assaults in Southern California during the 1980s?
Answer at the bottom of the newsletter

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🏃‍♀️ Safety Tip of the Day: Stalkers

Take any signs of stalking behavior seriously and trust your instincts. If you feel that someone is following or harassing you, document the incidents, inform trusted friends or family members, and report the behavior to the authorities. It's also essential to vary your routines and routes to avoid predictability and minimize the stalker's opportunities.

Cold Case Highlights

🔍Trivia Answer
Richard Ramirez

The American serial killer known as the "Night Stalker" was Richard Ramirez. He terrorized Southern California during the 1980s, committing a series of gruesome murders and assaults. Ramirez was captured in 1985 and later convicted of 13 counts of murder, five counts of attempted murder, 11 counts of sexual assault, and 14 counts of burglary.