- While he was on trial in 1980 for the murder of Robin Samsoe, her mother, Marianne Frazier, sneaked a pistol into the courtroom with the express intent of using it to kill him. She decided at the last minute not to do it.
- Served as a clerk in the US Army and trained as a paratrooper in the early 1960s. He was given a medical discharge after he was found to be mentally unstable.
- Is believed to have been responsible for 50-130 murders across the US and possibly Europe, making him one of the most prolific serial killers in history.
- Allegedly had an IQ of 160.
- Filed lawsuits against the state of California for both a slip-and-fall incident and also for failing to provide him with a low-fat diet while incarcerated.
- Was a standout student in high school and college. He was on the yearbook planning committee and the track/cross-country team. He was well-liked by his professors at UCLA.
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