Arrest Made: The ‘Hillside Strangler’ Nabbed in 1979

LOS ANGELES, CA – On this date in 1979, the notorious “Hillside Strangler,” also known as Kenneth Bianchi, was apprehended by law enforcement. The serial killer terrorized the Los Angeles area, targeting and murdering women before being captured and brought to justice. Bianchi’s heinous crimes sent shockwaves through the community, as the city and its residents reeled from the gruesome details of his acts. His capture was a relief for many, bringing a sense of …

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Notorious ‘Hillside Strangler’ Arrested on This Day in 1979

Los Angeles, California – Today marks the anniversary of several significant events in history. In 1979, Kenneth Bianchi, also known as the ‘Hillside Strangler’ of Los Angeles, was arrested for a series of heinous crimes including murder, kidnapping, and rape. Along with his cousin, Angelo Buono, Jr., Bianchi terrorized the city, and also became a suspect in the unsolved Alphabet murders in Rochester. Serving life imprisonment, Bianchi was last denied parole in August 2010 and …

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