CA: Death of Ronald Baker; Chatsworth; 1990

[10ofRods]

Detectives investigating UCLA student's murder uncovered a stunningly personal betrayal

When a young man was found dead in a pitch-black tunnel frequented by occultists, the LAPD considered the possibility of ritual sacrifice. But Ronald Baker's murder would eventually be traced to a shockingly sinister deception.

www.latimes.com

Not sure where this goes. A series of crimes in this general area may have separate threads, but does Ronald Baker's death have its own thread? Was this case ever properly disposed?

Death, forgery, ransom calls made to deceased's father, and more. Failed polygraph by potential murderer? One man confesses, but was it a real confession? What about the other man who appears to have orchestrated the murder?

The published details are so confusing - has this case ever had a thread here?

TIA!

 

[Ssschu]

Detectives investigating UCLA student's murder uncovered a stunningly personal betrayal

When a young man was found dead in a pitch-black tunnel frequented by occultists, the LAPD considered the possibility of ritual sacrifice. But Ronald Baker's murder would eventually be traced to a shockingly sinister deception.

www.latimes.com

Not sure where this goes. A series of crimes in this general area may have separate threads, but does Ronald Baker's death have its own thread? Was this case ever properly disposed?

Death, forgery, ransom calls made to deceased's father, and more. Failed polygraph by potential murderer? One man confesses, but was it a real confession? What about the other man who appears to have orchestrated the murder?

The published details are so confusing - has this case ever had a thread here?

TIA!

Whoa...this is a strange one!

 

[STLBlues]

Unfortunately (for me at least) the article is paywalled.

 

[STLBlues]

Did a little digging and found this.