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Rick Stamps, aged 66, was tragically murdered on September 6, 1986, in Los Angeles, California. His death was part of a series of killings attributed to a spree killer known as the "Skid Row Slayer," later identified as Michael Player. Player targeted vulnerable individuals, primarily homeless men, in the Skid Row area of Los Angeles. Rick Stamps was one of the early victims in this spree, which began on September 4, 1986, with the murder of Rudolfo Roque. Stamps was shot in the back of the head ...Read More
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Rick Stamps
Male
Los-angeles
CA
1986-09-06
66
Rick
Stamps
11/13/2025
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I wanted to bring some attention to the impact of Rick Stamps' murder on the community, particularly... ...Read More
05/08/2024
05/08/2024
I've been thinking a lot about the ripple effect of trauma in cases like the Skid Row Slayer. Rick S... ...Read More
04/24/2024
04/24/2024
Did anyone else come across any info about Rick Stamps' background or life before this terrible even... ...Read More
01/12/2023
01/12/2023
