Angelo Buono

Serial killer and rapist

Angelo Buono - Serial killer and rapist
Born

October 5th, 1934
91 years ago

Died

2002
23 years ago — 68 years old

Category

Criminals & Outlaws

Country

United States

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Born in 1934, engaged in a series of heinous crimes in the Los Angeles area during the 1970s. Worked alongside a partner to abduct, sexually assault, and murder multiple young women. The crimes generated significant media attention and contributed to widespread fear in the community. Convicted in 1983, received multiple life sentences without the possibility of parole.

Engaged in a series of brutal murders

Convicted alongside a partner for multiple counts of murder

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