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Description
KCRA-TV news footage of the arrest, trial, and conviction of Richard Chase, a serial killer who murdered six people in Sacramento in the span of one month -- December 1978 through January 1979. Called "The Vampire of Sacramento," Chase cannibalized his victims and drank their blood. Trial footage includes reporting by Spencer Michaels, courthouse scenes, courtroom sketches, and courtroom exteriors. Also includes news footage regarding the investigation into the 'Wooly Rapist." Written on original container for r01: "S14A 24 01 06 Richard Chase Outs Reel A 1978-1979 35:43; CSH#20A". Written on film leader for r01: "S14A 24 01 06 Richard Chase Outs Reel A 1978-1979 35:43". Note included in r01: Written on KCRA TV Sacramento memo paper: "1-31-78 Friend - Matthews; 5-16-79 Chase - Trial S.F.; 1-28-78 Chase Search 1st Day; 2-14-78 Chase in Court". Written on original container for r02: "S14A 24 01 06 Richard Chase Outs Reel B 1978-1979 35:43; 20B". Written on film leader for r02: "S14A 24 01 06 Richard Chase Outs Reel B 1978-1979 35:43". Written on original container for r03: "S141 24 01 06 Richard Chase Outs Reel C 1978-1979 35:43; 20C". Written on film leader for r03: "S141 24 01 06 Richard Chase Outs Reel C 1978-1979 35:43". Written on original container for r04: "S14A 24 01 05 Richard Chase Outs Reel D 35:43; 20D". Written on film leader r04: "S14A 24 01 05 Richard Chase Outs Reel D 35:43". Written on original container for r05: "VAM119 Richard Chase Vam Master Reel 35:43; 20E". Written on film leader for r05: "716 feet; Center for Sacramento History; Chase, Richard - Master Reel; Head; VAM119 Richard Chase Vam Master Reel 35:43".
Type
moving image
Format
Original Sound Mono Color 16mm film
Form/Genre
Nonfiction films Television news programs Outtakes True crime stories
Serial murderers Murder Murderers Crime and the press Crime in mass media Trials (Homicide) Rape Serial murder investigation Serial murderers in mass media Trials Chase, Richard Trenton, 1950-1980 Sacramento County (Calif.). Sheriff's Department
Time Period
1970/1979
Place
Sacramento County (Calif.) Sacramento (Calif.)
Provenance
Center for Sacramento History California Revealed is supported by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.
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