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On the morning of October 23, 1978, Jesse Martinez, a 50-year-old Hispanic male, was found dead in a skid row parking lot in Los Angeles, California. His death marked the beginning of a chilling series of murders that would later be attributed to a serial killer dubbed the "Skid Row Stabber." Martinez, who was reportedly homeless at the time, had been stabbed to death, and his body was discovered in an area known for its transient population and high crime rates.
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Jesse Martinez
Male
Hispanic / Latino
Los Angeles
CA
1978-10-23
50
Jesse
Martinez
11/23/2025


