Angelo Buono Jr.

Angelo Buono Jr.
Born
Angelo Anthony Buono Jr.

(1934-10-05)October 5, 1934
DiedSeptember 21, 2002(2002-09-21) (aged 67)
Other namesThe Hillside Strangler
Conviction(s)First degree murder with special circumstances (9 counts)
Assault
Rape
Failure to pay child support
Grand theft auto
Criminal penaltyLife imprisonment without parole
Details
Victims10
Span of crimes
October 16, 1977 – February 16, 1978
CountryUnited States
State(s)California
Date apprehended
October 22, 1979
Imprisoned atCalipatria State Prison

Angelo Anthony Buono Jr. (October 5, 1934 – September 21, 2002) was an American serial killer, kidnapper and rapist who, together with his adopted cousin Kenneth Bianchi, were known as the Hillside Stranglers. Buono and Bianchi were convicted of killing ten young women in Los Angeles, California, between October 1977 and February 1978.