The Grim Sleeper: How a Pizza Crust Ended 25 Years of Terror

The Grim Sleeper: How a Pizza Crust Ended 25 Years of Terror

The Grim Sleeper terrorized South Central Los Angeles for over two decades, targeting vulnerable women while hiding behind a facade of normalcy. Lonnie Franklin's 25-year killing spree included a mysterious 14-year break that earned him his chilling nickname. From his early conviction for gang rape in Germany to the undercover pizza operation that finally brought him down, this case reveals how systemic neglect allowed a predator to operate unchecked in communities that deserved better protection. We'll explore how family DNA, investigative persistence, and one discarded pizza crust finally delivered justice for at least ten victims and brought closure to families who waited decades for answers.

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