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Leonard Lake: The Serial Killer Who Created a Torture Complex

Created on: 2025-07-07 16:26:12
Last updated: 2025-07-07 16:26:47

Leonard Lake Timeline

A comprehensive timeline documenting the life and crimes of Leonard Lake (1945-1985), the serial killer who, along with accomplice Charles Ng, operated a torture compound in rural California where they murdered at least 11 people, including men, women, and children, while creating videotapes of their victims' suffering before Lake's arrest and suicide in custody ended one of the most disturbing criminal cases in American history.

Key Themes

  • Early Life and Military Service
  • Survivalist Beliefs and Compound Construction
  • Partnership with Charles Ng
  • Murders and Torture Operations
  • Discovery and Investigation
  • Arrest and Suicide
  • Aftermath and Legal Proceedings

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