A 75-year-old man from Texas, Billy Ray Richardson, is accused of raping and killing Kari Lenander and sisters Beverly and Debra Cruse in 1980 in Los Angeles, as well as Trina Wilson in 1995 in Inglewood. DNA evidence linked Mr. Ricardson to the crime though the authorities did not elaborate on what evidence led them to him.
“I cannot imagine the pain that these families have endured,” said Los Angeles district attorney, George Gascón. “Their loss is immeasurable. We hope that together we can bring justice to the families who have endured so much and have waited years for this moment.”
Currently, Mr. Richardson is charged with four counts of murder and other related charges on Thursday, July 14. On July 15, Friday, he was in jail in Tarrant County, Texas, and set to be extradited to Los Angeles.
Sources:
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/16/us/billy-richardson-cold-case-california.html#:~:text=The%20Los%20Angeles%20County%20District,date%20had%20not%20been%20set.
“I cannot imagine the pain that these families have endured,” said Los Angeles district attorney, George Gascón. “Their loss is immeasurable. We hope that together we can bring justice to the families who have endured so much and have waited years for this moment.”
Currently, Mr. Richardson is charged with four counts of murder and other related charges on Thursday, July 14. On July 15, Friday, he was in jail in Tarrant County, Texas, and set to be extradited to Los Angeles.
Sources:
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/16/us/billy-richardson-cold-case-california.html#:~:text=The%20Los%20Angeles%20County%20District,date%20had%20not%20been%20set.
