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Yes, surviving victims and other witnesses described Richard Ramirez as smelling bad and having very poor hygiene. This was one of the many memorable details, along with his notoriously decayed teeth, that helped investigators create a profile of the suspect.
Witness descriptions included:
During his trial, Ramirez underwent extensive dental work, and his defense attorneys had him clean up his appearance in an attempt to make him look more presentable to the jury.
Witness descriptions included:
- Foul smell: In addition to describing bad breath, some witnesses described a general, unpleasant body odor. One person described him as smelling "like a goat".
- Rotten teeth: Ramirez had severely neglected teeth, which were noted by multiple victims and witnesses. One witness described his grin as having "hardly any teeth" and looking like a "killer clown". This was a result of heavy drug use and poor personal hygiene.
- Dirty appearance: His overall unkempt appearance was a product of his drug addiction and often being homeless during his crime spree.
During his trial, Ramirez underwent extensive dental work, and his defense attorneys had him clean up his appearance in an attempt to make him look more presentable to the jury.
