The LA Ripper - Otto Stephen Wilson

Send us Fan MailThis episode recounts the brutal murders of two women in Los Angeles in November 1944 by Otto Stephen Wilson, who became known as the "L.A. Ripper." It details the discovery of the mutilated bodies, the subsequent police investigation, and Wilson's swift apprehension and confession, where he cited an uncontrollable urge to kill. The text further describes the interrogation process, including psychiatric evaluations that explored his background and motivations, culminating in his trial and execution despite some expert testimony suggesting insanity.Support the show