California is seized with fear until investigators capture the serial killer known as the "Night Stalker"; through audio interviews, Richard Ramirez reveals aspects of his childhood and other forces that compelled him to brutalize his victims.

Serial killer Richard Ramirez, known as the "Night Stalker," evolves into a kind of rock star on death row for legions of female fans who become obsessed, including one woman who makes huge sacrifices to devote her life to him.