Similar crimes in Chula Vista, CA from the 1970's and 80's
Apr 29, 2018 15:28:11 GMT
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Post by geometry on Apr 29, 2018 15:28:11 GMT
While searching archives on Newspapers.com I found about 20 crimes in Chula Vista from 1974 to 1985 that reminded me of EAR/ONS. They are all from the "Chula Vista Star News". We know that DeAngelo did naval training in San Diego. Chula Vista is only 10 minutes South. All of these crimes were sent to the FBI in May 2017.
I'm going to share the ones I feel are the strongest candidates.
Article from February 16, 1978:
Article from September 8, 1983:
Article from May 16, 1985:
Additionally, there was a series of 4 attacks in 1976 believed to be perpetrated by the same individual. These occurred between August and October. EAR was in Sacramento at this time, but none of the attacks occurred on the same day as an EAR attack (some were pretty close though). All of the attacks occurred in apartments during early morning hours. The suspect was described as a white male, early 20's, 5’ 8” to 5’ 10”, 170 pounds. He wore a stocking over his face and carried a large knife in each attack. Newspaper reports afterwards describe how these attacks affected the entire community. People lived in fear. It reminds me of how EAR affected Sacramento.
Attack 1 - Article from August 26, 1976:
Attack 2 - Article from September 5, 1976
Attack 3 - Article from September 23, 1976
Attack 4 - Article from October 7, 1976
A week after attack 4 - Article from October 14, 1976
There's a few follow-up articles about this series of attacks:
I think the 76 series is very interesting and shares many connections with EAR, but I don't think it's him. He was just starting his work with Auburn PD at the time. I feel a lot more strongly about the attacks in 83 and 85, and possibly the 78 attack. What does everyone here think?
This was also posted on reddit: www.reddit.com/r/EARONS/comments/8frgkh/i_found_similar_crimes_in_chula_vista_ca_in_the/
I'm going to share the ones I feel are the strongest candidates.
Article from February 16, 1978:
- Link to article 1 - Link to article 2
- The suspect entered through a kitchen window. The sleeping victim was woken up, bound, blindfolded, and sexually assaulted. Apartment ransacked, items stolen. No description of suspect. He knew victim’s name and said that he sees her often. This attack occurred within a few weeks of the Maggiore murders. EAR did not strike again in Northern California until March 18.
Article from September 8, 1983:
- Link to article
- Two women sexually assaulted in their Imperial Beach apartment. One victim awoke at 3 am to a man over her bed. He threatened to strangle her if she screamed. She was bound with a cord then sexually assaulted. This was repeated with her roommate in the next room. Suspect description: white male, 30’s, medium height, muscular.
Article from May 16, 1985:
- Link to article
- The suspect forced his way into the apartment around midnight. The victim was bound then sexually assaulted and beaten. She suffered many broken bones in her face. Money was stolen. Suspect description: white male, mid 30’s, 5’ 6”, blonde hair. He was actually described as "Anglo" which is interestingly coincidental considering EAR's real name. A sketch composite was drawn.
Additionally, there was a series of 4 attacks in 1976 believed to be perpetrated by the same individual. These occurred between August and October. EAR was in Sacramento at this time, but none of the attacks occurred on the same day as an EAR attack (some were pretty close though). All of the attacks occurred in apartments during early morning hours. The suspect was described as a white male, early 20's, 5’ 8” to 5’ 10”, 170 pounds. He wore a stocking over his face and carried a large knife in each attack. Newspaper reports afterwards describe how these attacks affected the entire community. People lived in fear. It reminds me of how EAR affected Sacramento.
Attack 1 - Article from August 26, 1976:
- Link to article
- Cut telephone line and entered through window at night. He wore a stocking over his face. He held a knife at the victim's throat during the sexual assault, then searched the apartment for money afterwards.
- The article is from August 26, but does not indicate the exact date of the attack. EAR's next attack was on August 29 in Rancho Cordova.
Attack 2 - Article from September 5, 1976
- Link to article
- Attempted sexual assault, but ran off when she screamed and woke up her roommate.
- The article is from September 5, does not indicate the exact date of the attack. EAR had attacked in Sacramento on September 4.
Attack 3 - Article from September 23, 1976
- Link to article 1 - Link to article 2
- Entered through window screen, woman awoke to him standing in the doorway, and was then raped at knifepoint. The suspect asked for money. He also asked about her "friend in the other room", when she said it was her daughter he said he would leave her alone.
Attack 4 - Article from October 7, 1976
- Link to article
- Sexual assault at knifepoint. The victim's young child was left alone.
- The article is from October 7, but it does not indicate the exact date of the attack. EAR attacked in Rancho Cordova 2 days later on October 9.
A week after attack 4 - Article from October 14, 1976
- Link to article
- The suspect was spotted looking in apartment window. He was wearing the same clothing as reported during the previous attacks. A manhunt ensued with city police, the sheriff's office, and a helicopter. The suspect escaped by jumping fences and disappeared.
- The article states this happened on Monday morning, which was October 11. EAR had been in Rancho Cordova on the 9th. I realize it's unlikely he was driving back and forth such a great distance, but it's not impossible.
There's a few follow-up articles about this series of attacks:
I think the 76 series is very interesting and shares many connections with EAR, but I don't think it's him. He was just starting his work with Auburn PD at the time. I feel a lot more strongly about the attacks in 83 and 85, and possibly the 78 attack. What does everyone here think?
This was also posted on reddit: www.reddit.com/r/EARONS/comments/8frgkh/i_found_similar_crimes_in_chula_vista_ca_in_the/