Hillside Strangler’s parole denied for the 8th time by California board

Kenneth Bianchi, one of the notorious “Hillside Stranglers” convicted of murdering 12 women in the 1970s, has been denied parole for the eighth time by the California Board of Parole. This decision means that Bianchi, now 74, will remain incarcerated in a California prison where he has been held since 1983.

Bianchi’s crime spree in late 1977 and early 1978 in Los Angeles resulted in the deaths of 10 young women. He was later connected to the deaths of two more women in Washington state. Acting alone for only two of the murders, Bianchi was assisted by his cousin, Angelo Buono, Jr., for the others. The media dubbed them the “Hillside Stranglers” as their victims, ranging in age from 12 to 28, were strangled to death and their bodies dumped along the hillsides of the city’s suburbs.

Bianchi was arrested in January 1979, while Buono remained free until October of that year. Bianchi testified against his cousin, and both men were sentenced to life in prison for their heinous crimes. Buono passed away in prison in 2002.

This latest parole denial for Bianchi marks another chapter in a long history of legal proceedings and appeals. Despite multiple attempts to secure his release, the California Board of Parole has consistently deemed him unfit for parole. The decision to keep Bianchi behind bars reflects the gravity of his crimes and the ongoing impact they have had on the families of his victims.

As the years pass, the legacy of the “Hillside Stranglers” continues to be a dark chapter in the history of Los Angeles. The denial of Kenneth Bianchi’s parole serves as a reminder of the importance of justice and accountability in the face of such heinous acts of violence.