By Alicia Cruz
The Black Urban Times
Los Angeles police have arrested a man in relation to the city's "Grim Sleeper" serial murders on Wednesday after 11 slayings dating back 25 years, police told the Associated Press.
Detectives have spent years investigating several murders that occurred between 1985 and 2007 in which the killer targeted young black women and one man.
The killer was dubbed the "Grim Sleeper" because he after he took a 14-year hiatus from his murder spree.
Los Angeles County District Attorney Steve Cooley said Lonnie Franklin Jr., a man in his 50's, will be charged with 10 counts of murder, one count of attempted murder and special circumstance allegations.
Officers roped off the entire block surrounding the 81st Street house where Franklin was taken into custody today. Neighbors described him as friendly and quiet. They said he was often seen working on cars in his front yard and would sometimes speak.
Donnell Alexander, the brother of victim Monique Alexander, said "Today is a good day," as he watched police activity outside the South Los Angeles house where the arrest was made.
"You don't think about it every day, but every birthday, every holiday, every Christmas," he said. "It's not closure but it helps."
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The Black Urban Times
Los Angeles police have arrested a man in relation to the city's "Grim Sleeper" serial murders on Wednesday after 11 slayings dating back 25 years, police told the Associated Press.
Detectives have spent years investigating several murders that occurred between 1985 and 2007 in which the killer targeted young black women and one man.
The killer was dubbed the "Grim Sleeper" because he after he took a 14-year hiatus from his murder spree.
Los Angeles County District Attorney Steve Cooley said Lonnie Franklin Jr., a man in his 50's, will be charged with 10 counts of murder, one count of attempted murder and special circumstance allegations.
Officers roped off the entire block surrounding the 81st Street house where Franklin was taken into custody today. Neighbors described him as friendly and quiet. They said he was often seen working on cars in his front yard and would sometimes speak.
Many of Franklin's neighbors expressed utter disbelief that the man they all knew to be "friendly" and "quiet" could really be a serial killer.
Neighbor Brenda Locker, a retired city employee, said the man used to work for the city as a mechanic at the 77th Street police station, but had retired.
"He's a very good guy. I don't believe it," nearby resident Andre Wynn said.
Cooley said the charges could make Franklin eligible for the death penalty if convicted.Donnell Alexander, the brother of victim Monique Alexander, said "Today is a good day," as he watched police activity outside the South Los Angeles house where the arrest was made.
"You don't think about it every day, but every birthday, every holiday, every Christmas," he said. "It's not closure but it helps."
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