*PITCH BLACK*

Richard Chase, also known as the "vampire of Sacramento", left a dark and horrifying mark on California in the late 70's. Driven by severe mental illness and terrifying delusions, Chase's crimes shocked the nation for their brutality and disturbing nature. In this episode, we explore his troubled childhood, the chilling escalation of his behavior and the gruesome murders that earned him his infamous nickname. Join us as we take a deep dive into the twisted mind of one America's most unsettling killers.

sources

"The Vampire Killer" - Ryan Green

The Sacremento Bee (1978-1980)- original reporting on Richard Chase's arrest, trial and crimes

Los Angeles Times (1979)

Murderpedia: Richard Trenton Chase