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Little first facts about him

Lonnie David Franklin Jr., known as the Grim Sleeper, was an American serial killer operating in Los Angeles, California. His killing spree, spanning from the 1980s to the early 2000s, earned him the nickname due to long periods of dormancy between murders. He was convicted of ten murders and one attempted murder, but it's believed he may have been responsible for more crimes. Franklin primarily targeted young African-American women, often involved in drugs or sex work.

His case brought scrutiny to police handling of marginalized communities' cases. In 2010, Franklin was arrested, and in 2016, he was sentenced to death.

He was an African-American man born on August 30, 1952. He stood approximately 6 feet 2 inches (188 cm) tall and weighed around 225 pounds (102 kg).

Regarding his family, Franklin was married and had children. He lived in Los Angeles, California, where he worked as a mechanic and sanitation worker.

Thats him in the court

His act

He killed and abused 11 women

The victims of the Grim Sleeper were primarily African American women who were vulnerable due to factors such as homelessness, substance abuse, or involvement in sex work. Their names are:

1. Debra Jackson

2. Henrietta Wright

3. Barbara Ware

4. Bernita Sparks

5. Mary Lowe

6. Lachrica Jefferson

7. Alicia Alexander

8. Princess Berthomieux

9. Valerie McCorvey

10. Janecia Peters

11. Mary Lowe

These women were tragically targeted and became victims of Franklin's violent crimes.

here is a picture of them

How he got caught + Informations

Lonnie David Franklin Jr., was ultimately caught through advancements in forensic DNA analysis and the diligent work of law enforcement agencies.

In 2010, LAPD detectives investigating a series of unsolved murders connected to the Grim Sleeper case obtained a DNA sample from Franklin's son, Christopher, who had been arrested on an unrelated felony charge. The DNA sample collected from Christopher was analyzed and found to share genetic similarities with DNA evidence recovered from the crime scenes linked to the Grim Sleeper.

This breakthrough led investigators to Lonnie David Franklin Jr. They conducted surveillance on him, which included collecting items containing his DNA, such as a discarded pizza crust and utensils from a restaurant. When the DNA from these items matched the DNA evidence from the crime scenes, Franklin was arrested in July 2010.

During the subsequent investigation, authorities found further evidence, including photographs and personal belongings of the victims, at Franklin's home. In 2016, Lonnie David Franklin Jr. was convicted of ten counts of murder and one count of attempted murder and sentenced to death.

His death in 2020 while awaiting execution marked the end of a chapter in one of Los Angeles' most infamous criminal cases.

documentary I prefer to watch:

Ik its damn long but its worth it, trust me

Ending

The grim sleeper is very known in the US and his acts are still fascinating and brutal.

And remember, him and Grim Reaper are not the same Person haha