Angelo Buono
Serial killer and rapist
Born
October 5th, 1934
90 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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