What type of lymphoma did Richard Ramirez have?

According to the California corrections department, the Marin County coroner concluded Monday that Ramirez had died from complications of B-cell lymphoma, a cancer of the lymphatic system. Other “significant conditions” were listed as chronic substance abuse and chronic hepatitis C, a infection that targets the liver.

What was Richard Ramirez birth defect?

It is reported the children were born with birth defects due to their mother being exposed to chemical fumes at work in a boot factory whilst pregnant. According to Biography, Richard started experiencing epileptic fits in his early childhood, caused by multiple head injuries.

What caused Richard Ramirez epilepsy?

At age two, a dresser fell on Richard’s head, causing a large forehead laceration. At five he was knocked unconscious from a swing and started experiencing epileptic seizures.

How did Ramirez get his teeth fixed?

As for the fate of Ramirez’s dental health: things got better for him behind bars. A dentist with the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department, Dr. Alfred Otero, performed a root canal on Ramirez, gave him several fillings and treated the extensive decay while he awaited trial.

What is the survival rate of Hodgkin’s lymphoma?

Survival rates have improved in the past few decades, largely due to advances in treatment. The 5-year relative survival rate for all patients diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma is now about 87%. Certain factors such as the stage (extent) of Hodgkin lymphoma and a person’s age affect these rates.

Who was the night stalkers first victim?

Burglar Richard Ramirez climbed in through the window of Jennie Vincow. Enraged by a lack of valuables, he savagely slashed her throat so deeply she was nearly decapitated. Aroused, he then sexually assaulted the corpse.