Richard Ramirez reveals his chilling psyche in new documentary
- The Peacock documentary explores Richard Ramirez's crimes through access to exclusive audio interviews.
- Ramirez claimed that his actions were driven by a belief in a 'beyond good and evil' mentality and stated that Satan was a stable force in his life.
- The documentary aims to provide insights into the mind of a serial killer and the culture of fandom that surrounded him.
In the United States, Richard Ramirez, known as the Night Stalker, terrorized the public in the 1980s with a series of brutal crimes, including at least 13 murders and numerous assaults. His killing spree featured a terrifying randomness, striking victims of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. Ramirez was notorious for breaking into homes, committing rapes and murders, and often leaving behind crime scenes marked with pentagrams. Following his arrest, he was convicted in 1989 and sentenced to death, ultimately dying in 2013 while still awaiting execution. The psychological impact of his actions has been explored in a new documentary that features extensive interviews with Ramirez and those connected to him, shedding light on how his troubled childhood and drug abuse shaped his violent behavior. This upcoming two-part series seeks to present a disturbing look into the mindset of a serial killer and the cultural phenomena surrounding him, including a fandom that emerged during his trial.