Crime Solvers Central
CSC
263 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Vincent Zazzara death by force case profile photo

Vincent Charles Zazzara

Case from Whittier, CA dated Mar 27, 1985

Victim Details

Vincent Charles Zazzara

Male

White / Caucasian

Whittier

CA

1985-03-27

64

Vincent

Charles Zazzara

07/07/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
Vincent Charles Zazzara, aged 64, was tragically murdered on March 27, 1985, in Whittier, California. He and his wife, Maxine Zazzara, were victims of the notorious serial killer Richard Ramirez, also known as the "Night Stalker." The couple was found brutally murdered in their home, a crime that sent shockwaves through the community and added to the terror that Ramirez had already inflicted across Southern California.

On the night of the murder, Richard Ramirez broke into the Zazzara hom ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Vincent Charles Zazzara, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (2)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Tag Archives: Vincent Zazzara - Deranged LA Crimes
  • Vincent Charles Zazzara (1920-1985) - Memorials - Find a Grave

    • Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (3)

    It's so upsetting to read about the horrific events that unfolded in the Zazzara home. One detail th... ...Read More
    12/25/2023
    Does anyone have more insights about what the neighborhood was like around the time of the Zazzara m... ...Read More
    11/05/2023
    Does anyone know more about how the community reacted right after the Zazzara murders? I’ve heard ... ...Read More
    01/29/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Vincent Charles Zazzara

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Whittier, California

    Gerald Vogel death by force case in Whittier, CA

    Gerald Vogel

    Death: Jun 21, 1917
    On June 2, 1917, 7-year-old white male Gerald Vogel was murdered in Whittier, California, by George e ...Read More
    Michael Lee Lane death by force case in Whittier, CA

    Michael Lee Lane

    Death: Dec 13, 1979
    Detective Michael Lee Lane, aged 31, tragically lost his life on December 13, 1979, in Whittier, Cal a ...Read More
    Freddy Jesus Rosas death by force case in Whittier, CA

    Freddy Jesus Rosas

    Death: May 24, 2019
    Freddy Jesus Rosas, a 28-year-old resident of Whittier, California, was tragically shot and killed o ...Read More
    Vincent Zamorano death by force case in Whittier, CA

    Vincent Zamorano

    Death: Dec 04, 2010
    Vincent Zamorano, a 49-year-old resident of Whittier, California, was tragically shot and killed on n ...Read More
    Roy Lawrence Carmona death by force case in Whittier, CA

    Roy Lawrence Carmona

    Death: Aug 17, 2020
    Roy Lawrence Carmona, a 21-year-old Latino male, tragically lost his life on August 17, 2020, in Sou o ...Read More
    Jesus Alvarado death by force case in Whittier, CA

    Jesus Alvarado

    Death: Jan 31, 2021
    Jesus Alvarado, a 47-year-old Latino male, tragically lost his life on January 31, 2021, in South Wh W ...Read More
    Adrian Ochoa death by force case in Whittier, CA

    Adrian Ochoa

    Death: Nov 27, 2022
    Adrian Johny Ochoa, a 19-year-old resident of Compton, California, tragically lost his life on Novem e ...Read More