In the Shadow of Madness – A Brief History of a Serial Killer

Richard Ramirez

The fifth volume in the gripping true crime series In the Shadow of Madness – A Brief History of a Serial Killer, by bestselling author Prof. Heinrich Müller.
After exploring the dark minds of Ted Bundy, the Zodiac Killer, John Wayne Gacy, and Jeffrey Dahmer, this installment dives into one of the most terrifying and unpredictable serial murder cases in modern American history:
Richard Ramirez – The Night Stalker of Los Angeles.

Between 1984 and 1985, Ramirez unleashed a wave of violence that left California paralyzed with fear. His crimes—murder, sexual assault, torture, and satanic rituals—were marked by extreme brutality and terrifying randomness. Striking in the dead of night, he entered homes through unlocked windows, slaughtered victims without mercy, and vanished without a trace.

But this book is about more than just his crimes.

From his troubled upbringing in Texas to his descent into violence and his transformation into a self-proclaimed servant of Satan, Prof. Heinrich Müller traces the full arc of Ramirez’s life with chilling precision. With thoughtful narration, forensic detail, and psychological insight, this book examines the man behind the myth—and the society that helped shape him.

Previous volumes in the series:

• Ted Bundy – The Cold-Hearted Charmer

• Zodiac Killer – The San Francisco Enigma

• John Wayne Gacy – The Killer Clown of Chicago

• Jeffrey Dahmer – The Milwaukee Cannibal

Whether you're a seasoned true crime reader or new to the genre, this compact yet powerful account offers an unflinching look into one of the darkest chapters in American criminal history.

Disturbing. Thoughtful. Unforgettable.
A must-read for true crime fans.