Richard Ramirez Part 2: An Interview with Frank Falzon
Summary
Host Candace DeLong interviews former SF homicide inspector Frank Falzon about his pivotal role in catching Richard Ramirez. Falzon details how a stolen bracelet and ballistic evidence linked San Francisco murders to the LA Night Stalker, leading to Ramirez’s identification. The episode highlights the overlooked contributions of San Francisco police and corrects the narrative that LAPD solely solved the case.
Topics discussed
Intro, content warning, and sponsor ads
Host intro and guest Frank Falzon background
The Pan murder scene and satanic symbols
Connecting SF case to LA via ballistic evidence
The 'Rick' lead and motorcycle stop
The engraved bracelet and informant Earl Gregg
Interviewing Donna Myers and identifying Rick
Confronting Armando Rodriguez to get the name
Search warrant, evidence, and joint press conference
Credit dispute between SF and LA police
Booking Ramirez and the Telegraph Hill murders
Psychological profile and case misconceptions
Outro, credits, and final sponsor message
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