About the episode
Before he terrorized California as the “Night Stalker,” Richard Ramirez was a boy growing up in El Paso, Texas — raised in a strict religious household marked by violence, instability, and trauma. In this episode of Night Watch, Katie Ring begins a three-part deep dive into how Ramirez evolved from an isolated teenager with a history of head injuries, seizures, and escalating criminal behavior into one of the most feared serial killers of the 1980s. From the influence of a violent cousin who exposed him to graphic war stories and sexual brutality, to early break-ins and assaults that went unprosecuted, we examine the warning signs that preceded the murders. If you’re new here, don’t forget to follow Night Watch to never miss a case! For Ad-free listening subscribe to Crime House+ on Apple Podcasts. Night Watch is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios 🎧 Need More to Binge? Listen to other Crime House Originals Clues, Serial Killers & Murderous Minds, Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & Crimes, Murder True Crime Stories, and more wherever you get your podcasts! Follow me on Social Instagram: @Crimehouse | @crimehouse247 TikTok: @Crimehouse | @crimehouse247 Facebook: @crimehousestudios X: @crimehousemedia YouTube: @crimehousedaily Night Watch is hosted by Katie Ring Instagram: @the.self.defense.girl TikTok: @the.self.defense.girl To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policyLearn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
