From Peacock comes the new true crime docuseries, “Richard Ramirez: The Night Stalker Tapes,” which delves into the horrifying crimes of the infamous serial killer.
Using never-before-heard audio recordings, the docuseries offers a chilling glimpse into the mind of a monster. Through interviews with his family, friends, and victims, the series explores the factors that shaped Ramirez into a notorious killer.
One of the series’ most intriguing aspects is the exploration of Ramirez’s relationship with his wife. This former teen magazine editor fell in love with him despite his heinous crimes. The docuseries will delve into the complexities of their relationship and its impact on both of their lives.
Nearly 40 years after his reign of terror, the myth of the “Night Stalker” still looms large. A series of prison recordings of Richard Ramirez unearths new truths in the Peacock original docuseries.
Collected from more than 25 hours of audio recordings – most of which have never been heard – and including revealing interviews with his family, friends, and wife, the series explores the dark forces that led Ramirez to become the infamous “Night Stalker.”
Ricardo Leyva Muñoz Ramirez was both a serial killer and sex offender whose killing spree occurred in Greater Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area. Ramirez murdered at least fourteen people during home invasions. The killer, who had a heavy interest in the occult and satanism, was convicted and sentenced to death in 1989. However, he died in 2013 before justice could be carried out. Many believe that the abuse he suffered as a child and the brain damage he received from his drug addiction, which began at the age of 10, made him a killer. He would break into homes to fund his drug addiction. When he would discover unlucky women who were home, he would frequently rape and murder them.
NBC News Studios produces the docuseries. The executive producers are Amy Goodman Kass, Elizabeth Fischer, Alexa Danner, Andy Berg, and Liz Cole.
“Richard Ramirez: The Night Stalker Tapes” promises to be a disturbing yet fascinating exploration of one of history’s most notorious serial killers. It premieres on December 10th on Peacock.
