Richard Trenton Chase

Serial Killer

Richard Trenton Chase: The Vampire of Sacramento

Early Life and Mental Illness

Richard Trenton Chase was born on May 23, 1950, in Sacramento, California. He was raised in a strict household and was often beaten by his father. In his teens, he became an alcoholic and developed a penchant for killing and mutilating animals, as well as firestarting. These behaviors are common traits among serial killers in their youth. Chase struggled with impotence and was unable to maintain relationships with women. He was diagnosed with repressed rage or mental illness but did not seek further treatment.

Institutionalization

In 1975, Chase was involuntarily committed to a mental institution after being taken to a hospital for blood poisoning, which he contracted after injecting rabbit's blood into his veins. He escaped from the hospital but was apprehended and sent to an institution for the criminally insane. He was released after taking medication but continued to exhibit disturbing behavior. ...

Confirmed Victims: (7)

Dashay Jones Age: (51), Date of Death: 1977-12-29

Richard Chase - Wikipedia