CA - Possible Serial Killer Targeting Homeless in LA - 3 Dead

[MassGuy]

Suspect in fatal shootings of 3 homeless men in LA already behind bars for separate homicide

Law enforcement officials say that the suspected killer they believed was "preying on the unhoused" is already in custody for his connection to a separate killing in San Dimas earlier this week.

www.cbsnews.com

LA officials believe serial killer targeting homeless; 3 dead in 3 days​

BY BJ DAHL
DECEMBER 1, 2023 / 1:39 PM PST / KCAL NEWS

Los Angeles city officials say a search is underway for what they believe is a killer "preying on the unhoused."

LAPD Chief Michel Moore said Friday afternoon that a single person is believed to be responsible for the killings of three homeless men in separate shootings carried out this week in different parts of the city of Los Angeles.

All shootings occurred in open areas and police believe the victims were shot and killed while they slept during the early morning hours.

Officials have released photos of suspect and vehicle they believe is involved in the killings
The first murder occurred on Sunday, Nov. 26, around 3 a.m. in the southeast area of Los Angeles, in an alley in the rear of 836 West 110th Street. The victim was identified as Jose Vamos, a 37-year-old male.

The second occurred in Central Division on Monday, Nov. 27, around 4:55 a.m. on the 800 block of East Seventh Street along a rear wall. The victim was identified as Mark Digs, a 62-year-old male.

The third occurred at Hollenbeck division on Wednesday, Nov. 29, around 2:30 a.m., near the intersection of South Avenue 18 and Pasadena Avenue. The victim was identified as a 52-year-old male.

 

[Tealgrove]

That picture isn’t going to help much. The car is a better shot.

 

[cujenn81]

Suspect in fatal shootings of 3 homeless men in LA already behind bars for separate homicide

Law enforcement officials say that the suspected killer they believed was "preying on the unhoused" is already in custody for his connection to a separate killing in San Dimas earlier this week.

www.cbsnews.com

LA officials believe serial killer targeting homeless; 3 dead in 3 days​

BY BJ DAHL
DECEMBER 1, 2023 / 1:39 PM PST / KCAL NEWS

Los Angeles city officials say a search is underway for what they believe is a killer "preying on the unhoused."

LAPD Chief Michel Moore said Friday afternoon that a single person is believed to be responsible for the killings of three homeless men in separate shootings carried out this week in different parts of the city of Los Angeles.

All shootings occurred in open areas and police believe the victims were shot and killed while they slept during the early morning hours.

Officials have released photos of suspect and vehicle they believe is involved in the killings
The first murder occurred on Sunday, Nov. 26, around 3 a.m. in the southeast area of Los Angeles, in an alley in the rear of 836 West 110th Street. The victim was identified as Jose Vamos, a 37-year-old male.

The second occurred in Central Division on Monday, Nov. 27, around 4:55 a.m. on the 800 block of East Seventh Street along a rear wall. The victim was identified as Mark Digs, a 62-year-old male.

The third occurred at Hollenbeck division on Wednesday, Nov. 29, around 2:30 a.m., near the intersection of South Avenue 18 and Pasadena Avenue. The victim was identified as a 52-year-old male.

The car looks like it may be a BMW 3 Series. The image of the suspect is definitely boo boo, though. I hope someone is able to identify him anyway.

 

[LooksSusToMe]

Here’s the car in question. Can we determine what model it is?

3 men experiencing homelessness fatally shot by potential serial killer in Los Angeles: Police

Police in Los Angeles said they're searching for the potential serial killer who targeted three men who were all experiencing homelessness.

abcnews.go.com

 

[cujenn81]

Here’s the car in question. Can we determine what model it is?

3 men experiencing homelessness fatally shot by potential serial killer in Los Angeles: Police

Police in Los Angeles said they're searching for the potential serial killer who targeted three men who were all experiencing homelessness.

abcnews.go.com

My guess is a BMW 3 series but probably an older model. This is an image of the 2024 model.

 

[cujenn81]

It might also be a Honda Civic.

ETA — my husband and I are now fairly convinced it’s a Civic.

 

[DFWNF]

Suspect in fatal shootings of 3 homeless men in LA already behind bars for separate homicide

Law enforcement officials say that the suspected killer they believed was "preying on the unhoused" is already in custody for his connection to a separate killing in San Dimas earlier this week.

www.cbsnews.com

LA officials believe serial killer targeting homeless; 3 dead in 3 days​

BY BJ DAHL
DECEMBER 1, 2023 / 1:39 PM PST / KCAL NEWS

Los Angeles city officials say a search is underway for what they believe is a killer "preying on the unhoused."

LAPD Chief Michel Moore said Friday afternoon that a single person is believed to be responsible for the killings of three homeless men in separate shootings carried out this week in different parts of the city of Los Angeles.

All shootings occurred in open areas and police believe the victims were shot and killed while they slept during the early morning hours.

Officials have released photos of suspect and vehicle they believe is involved in the killings
The first murder occurred on Sunday, Nov. 26, around 3 a.m. in the southeast area of Los Angeles, in an alley in the rear of 836 West 110th Street. The victim was identified as Jose Vamos, a 37-year-old male.

The second occurred in Central Division on Monday, Nov. 27, around 4:55 a.m. on the 800 block of East Seventh Street along a rear wall. The victim was identified as Mark Digs, a 62-year-old male.

The third occurred at Hollenbeck division on Wednesday, Nov. 29, around 2:30 a.m., near the intersection of South Avenue 18 and Pasadena Avenue. The victim was identified as a 52-year-old male.

Good to see you MassGuy albeit under such awful circircumstances.

 

[DFWNF]

Good to see you MassGuy albeit under such awful circumstances.

 

[Seattle1]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1730792418013032720

 

[ifindedout]

Whatever the car is, it looks like a coupe.

 

[charminglane]

Suspect in fatal shootings of 3 homeless men in LA already behind bars for separate homicide

Law enforcement officials say that the suspected killer they believed was "preying on the unhoused" is already in custody for his connection to a separate killing in San Dimas earlier this week.

www.cbsnews.com

LA officials believe serial killer targeting homeless; 3 dead in 3 days​

BY BJ DAHL
DECEMBER 1, 2023 / 1:39 PM PST / KCAL NEWS

Los Angeles city officials say a search is underway for what they believe is a killer "preying on the unhoused."

LAPD Chief Michel Moore said Friday afternoon that a single person is believed to be responsible for the killings of three homeless men in separate shootings carried out this week in different parts of the city of Los Angeles.

All shootings occurred in open areas and police believe the victims were shot and killed while they slept during the early morning hours.

Officials have released photos of suspect and vehicle they believe is involved in the killings
The first murder occurred on Sunday, Nov. 26, around 3 a.m. in the southeast area of Los Angeles, in an alley in the rear of 836 West 110th Street. The victim was identified as Jose Vamos, a 37-year-old male.

The second occurred in Central Division on Monday, Nov. 27, around 4:55 a.m. on the 800 block of East Seventh Street along a rear wall. The victim was identified as Mark Digs, a 62-year-old male.

The third occurred at Hollenbeck division on Wednesday, Nov. 29, around 2:30 a.m., near the intersection of South Avenue 18 and Pasadena Avenue. The victim was identified as a 52-year-old male.

The 3 areas where each were found are pretty spread out.

 

[charminglane]

‘Killer preying on the unhoused’: Police seek suspect in killings of at least 3 homeless men

Los Angeles authorities are asking for the public’s help in finding the person who has allegedly killed at least three homeless people in different parts of the city. Temporary winter shelter…

ktla.com

Good map on this one.

 

[AdrianaB]

So I'm noticing some sort of attachment? To the top of the car on drivers side right behind the moonroof. It thought it might be a built in antenna but it's not centered on the car and it's also at an angle. Almost looks like it is at the edge of a larger circle. Also note the indentation on bottom passenger door, may be part of cars original design or body kit. Any ideas about the top item?

 

[MassGuy]

I really don’t think this is going to go on for very long, considering they have a vehicle of interest. Hopefully they have since found better quality video.

 

[justtrish]

‘Killer preying on the unhoused’: Police seek suspect in killings of at least 3 homeless men

Los Angeles authorities are asking for the public’s help in finding the person who has allegedly killed at least three homeless people in different parts of the city. Temporary winter shelter…

ktla.com

Good map on this one.

All three seem pretty close to an interstate.. maybe a couple blocks at most from an interstate.

 

[cujenn81]

It might also be a Honda Civic.

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ETA — my husband and I are now fairly convinced it’s a Civic.

I also just noticed that the suspect’s car has black side mirrors similar to those seen on the Civic, whereas the side mirrors on the BMW are the same color as the rest of the car.

ETA image of suspect vehicle.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

 

[Rosydecember]

Idk why, but I feel like I see the rings of the Audi logo… but to be honest I’m not really good at identifying things from grainy security footage lol

 

[charminglane]

Sunday, Monday, Wednesday killings.
We shall see if there is a pattern.

 

[StrangeOne]

The killer isn't very smart, which I am glad for. Hopefully, he is caught before he can kill more people