By: Avery Duan

Detectives from Los Angeles and Inglewood, California police departments, traveled to Fort Worth, Texas to arrest 76-year-old, Billy Ray Richardson who was charged with four counts of murder.

The police linked him to the 1980 murders of Kari Lenander, Beverly Cruse, and Debra Cruse in Los Angeles and the 1955 murder of Trina Wilson in Inglewood. DNA evidence helped tie the crimes to Mr. Richardson. It was unclear if the victims had known Mr. Richardson prior to their deaths.

The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office said Mr. Richardson was charged with four counts of murder and related charges. The Los Angeles district attorney, George Gascon, said in a statement that he was thankful for those whose work had led to the arrest.

“I cannot imagine the pain that these families have endured,” he said. “Their loss is immeasurable. We hope that together we can bring justice to the families who have endured so much and have waited years for this moment.”