Serial killer richard ramirez biography

American serial killer and sex offender (1960–2013)

For the noise musician, see Richard Ramirez (musician).

"The Night Prowler" redirects here. For the Patrick White film, see The Night the Prowler.

For the AC/DC song, see Night Prowler (song).

Richard Ramirez
Mugshot of Ramirez, taken on December 12, 1984, after an arrest for auto theft.
Born	Ricardo Leyva Muñoz Ramirez (1960-02-29)February 29, 1960[2] El Paso, Texas, U.S.
Died	June 7, 2013(2013-06-07) (aged 53) Greenbrae, California, U.S.
Other names	The Night Stalker The Walk-In Killer The Valley Intruder
Spouse	Doreen Lioy ​ (m. )​
Conviction(s)
Criminal penalty	19 death sentences
Victims	15+
Span of crimes	April 10, 1984 – August 24, 1985
Country	United States
State(s)	California
Date apprehended	August 31, 1985

Ricardo Leyva Muñoz Ramirez (; February 29, 1960