October 1975
Prowlers in early October 1975
VR #118: Prowler
October 3rd, 1975 | S Redwood St
Shoe prints matched the Visalia Ransacker
VR #119: Attempted Break-in
October 4th, 1975 | S Verde Vista St
This incident is missing one or more key pieces of the VR's MO and may not be related.
This home had been targeted twice before. Since the residents were home, it's possible that this was going to be a kidnapping or home-invasion rape.
VR #120: Prowler
October 6th. 1975 | S Verde Vista St
This incident is missing one or more key pieces of the VR's MO and may not be related.
Several prowling incidents. This home was located three houses away from the home that was almost broken into on the morning of October 4th, 1975.
October 20th, 1975
VR #121: Suspicious Person
October 20th, 1975 | S Whitney St
This incident is missing one or more key pieces of the VR's MO and may not be related.
Suspicious person spotted on bicycle by previous Ransacker victim.
Suspect Description: Mid twenties, shoulder-length brown wavy hair, and subject seemed out of place. Bicycle was very old with large balloon tires.
VR #122: Prowler
October 20th, 1975 | S Emerald Ct
This incident is missing one or more key pieces of the VR's MO and may not be related.
Prowler spotted in backyard, seemingly attempting to break into the home while the residents were away.
Suspect Description: White male adult, between 5'10 and 6', 150 lbs, with light brown hair. Blue jacket and jeans.
October 21st, 1975
VR #123: Prowler and Harassing Phone Call
October 21st, 1975 | W Royal Oaks Dr
This incident is missing one or more key pieces of the VR's MO and may not be related.
The family on W Royal Oaks Dr that had been ransacked on September 22nd had experienced a harassing phone call on October 16th, where the caller said "I know you're alone and I'm going to come over and fuck you."
On October 20th, the wife was home alone and she heard someone attempting to open her front door. She tired to get a visual on the subject but he or she covered the peephole from the outside. Less than an hour later, the phone rang, and the caller didn't say anything but didn't hang up, either. The phone rang again five minutes later, and the caller said "How yould you like to get fucked?" And then he said her name.
The woman felt that the caller was the same man, and the police felt that this was an instance of the Ransacker calling to taunt his former victim. A young lady living near the Snelling residence also received harassing phone calls around this time period.
October 24th, 1975
VR #124: Ransacking
October 24th, 1975 | W Campus Ave
Stolen: Coins, cash, a single cufflink from a pair, two single earrings from a pair, a new package of men's sleeveless t-shirts, two of the woman's nightgowns, a knife, and an old policeman's baton.
VR #125: Ransacking
October 24th 1975 | W Campus Ave
Ransacking was incomplete -- VR was probably scared off by police presence responding to the ransacking he'd committed next-door.
VR #126: Ransacking
October 24th, 1975 | S Redwood St
Stolen: Wood-handled claw hammer
Left a flashlight behind
VR #127: Prowler
October 24th, 1975 | S Redwood St
Miscellaneous prowling activities lasted for nearly two hours. Shoe prints matched the Visalia Ransacker. Ransackings occurred on both sides of the prowling incidents.
Suspect Description: Large figure running in between houses
VR #128: Ransacking
October 24th, 1975 | S County Center Dr
Stolen: Coins, cash, three rings, three single earrings from a pair, and a pin
Used Vaseline hand lotion, dumped all of their pills down the sink
VR #129: Attempted Break-in
October 24th, 1975 | S County Center Dr
Pry marks and shoe prints matched the VR
VR #130: Attempted Break-in
October 24th, 1975 | S County Center Dr
Pry marks and shoe prints matched the VR
October 29th, 1975
VR #131: Ransacking
October 29th to October 30th, 1975 | W Kaweah Ave
Stolen: Empty brown leather suitcase, a dozen cans of vegetables and fruit
Found a flashlight and candle discarded by the VR
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