RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA, USA – DECEMBER 21, 1990 Susan Melissa Sternfeld was 27-year-old woman whose life was tragically and brutally ended by William Lester Suff, the infamous “Riverside Prostitute Killer.” On December 21, 1990, her body was discovered near a dumpster in Riverside, California. She was found naked, her body intentionally posed in a manner that suggested the killer sought to evoke a disturbing, almost artistic impression. The strangulation that caused her death was carried out with brutal force and precision, reflecting the cold-blooded and calculated nature of the murderer.
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The crime scene bore evidence of immense violence. Sternfeld’s body showed signs of both aggression and a deliberate attempt to degrade her humanity. Investigators noted that Suff had a meticulous plan, not only to end her life but also to stage the aftermath in a way designed to instill shock and horror. Fibers and DNA found at the crime scene matched samples from the killer’s belongings and vehicle, providing crucial evidence that would later secure his conviction.
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- William Lester Suff 1
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William Lester Suff, who had a prior history of violent crimes, was in the midst of a dark spree of serial killings during this period. His modus operandi extended beyond mere murder, incorporating the manipulation of his victims’ bodies to create grotesque “artistic displays.” Sternfeld was not his only victim—Suff killed numerous women between the mid-1980s and 1991, earning a reputation as one of California’s most ruthless serial killers.
Susan’s dead body
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