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Chang Kang

Case from Los-angeles, CA dated Oct 07, 1986

Victim Details

Chang Kang

Male

Los-angeles

CA

1986-10-07

23

Chang

Kang

07/24/2026

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Chang Kang, a 23-year-old Korean resident of Texas, was tragically killed on October 7, 1986, while visiting Los Angeles. His death was part of a series of murders committed by Michael Player, infamously known as the "Skid Row Slayer." Player targeted individuals in the Skid Row area of Los Angeles, often choosing homeless victims due to their vulnerability and the low priority their cases received from law enforcement. However, Chang Kang was not homeless; he was in Los Angeles to visit relativ ...
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  • Michael Player - Wikipedia
  • Slaying of Man May Be Tied to 7 Other Killings - Los Angeles Times
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    I’ve been reading a lot about the Skid Row Slayer case, and something that’s been bothering me i... ...Read More
    09/15/2023
    I was reading about the tragic deaths linked to Michael Player, and something that really stands out... ...Read More
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