Richard Ramirez

Ricardo Leyva Muñoz Ramirez, known as Richard Ramirez or The Night Stalker (February 29, 1960 – June 7, 2013) was an American serial killer and burglar who died while awaiting execution on California's death row. Ramirez was of Native-Mexican American descent. He killed 13 people, tried to kill 5 people, and burglarized 14 buildings. It is thought that there are most likely more kills undiscovered. He was captured on August 31, 1985, after a photo of him was released to the press. He was standing by a corner store when he was spotted by multiple locals, chased and beat until police arrived at the scene.

Early life
Ramirez was born on February 29, 1960 in El Paso, Texas. He was raised in Los Angeles, California. He had a harsh upbringing, experiencing multiple tragedies, among other things. 

Personal life
In 1996, Ramirez married Doreen Lioy when he was in prison.
Death
Ramirez died of lymphoma at Marin General Hospital in Greenbrae, California on the morning of June 7, 2013. 
He was 53 years old. At the time of his death, Ramirez had been on death row for more than 23 years, awaiting execution by the state of California.

References

Other websites
 Crime Library: The Night Stalker
 History Channel: Richard Ramirez, the Night Stalker 
 Richard Ramirez' Pen Pal Ad on LostVault 
 , a 1989 TV movie
 About.com Entry on Richard Ramirez, the Night Stalker 
 TruTv entry on Ramirez

Category:1960 births
Category:2013 deaths
Category:American burglars
Category:American prisoners sentenced to death
Category:American rapists
Category:American serial killers
Category:Criminals from California
Category:Criminals from Texas
Category:People from Los Angeles
Category:People from El Paso, Texas