In this episode, we delve into the horrifying case of The Hillside Stranglers, Kenneth Bianchi and Angelo Buono Jr. These two cousins terrorized the hills of Los Angeles, California, during the late 1970s, luring young women to their deaths. Join us as we explore the dark psyches of these twisted individuals, examining their childhoods, motivations, and the heinous crimes they committed. From the victims' harrowing stories to the intricate investigation that finally brought them to justice, we unravel the sinister tale of The Hillside Stranglers.
Sources:
- https://medium.com/crimebeat/the-cousins-who-terrorized-los-angeles-in-november-1977-351118687dbf
- https://allthatsinteresting.com/hillside-strangler-kenneth-bianchi-angelo-buono
- https://www.historylink.org/File/8613
- https://www.thevintagenews.com/2022/06/10/peter-lorre-daughter-hillside-strangler/?firefox=1
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