American serial killer Richard Ramirez, known as the “Night Stalker,” terrorized California in 1984–85, committing at least 13 murders. The turning point in the case came with the discovery of a fingerprint that identified Ramirez. In addition, stolen jewelry from one of the crime scenes was connected to him. On August 30, 1985—six days after his last known murder—Ramirez’s name and photograph were released to the public. The following day a man in East Los Angeles saw him and notified police. A chase ensued, and as Ramirez tried to steal a car, he was surrounded by a crowd and beaten until police arrived.
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