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Visalia Ransacker's Terror Tactics
- The Visalia Ransacker was a stalking and breaking-and-entering criminal who caused great fear in a Californian community in the 1970s.
- He meticulously planned attacks, using tricks like hang-up calls and early warning devices to avoid capture.
Beth Snelling's Abduction Attack
- Beth Snelling was attacked by the Visalia Ransacker who threatened to abduct her and killed her father when interrupted.
- This marked the first abduction attempt and murder by the Ransacker, escalating his crimes from nuisance to deadly.
Ransacker Shoots Officer McGowan
- Police officer Bill McGowan caught sight of the Visalia Ransacker during a stakeout but the suspect escaped after shooting at him.
- This incident led to a detailed sketch and the end of the Ransacker's crime spree due to fear of recognition.