Maxine Levenia Zazzara, 44, was murdered on March 27, 1985, in Whittier, California. She and her husband Vincent Zazzara were found dead in their home after a violent nighttime attack. Maxine suffered a gunshot wound to the temple, three stab wounds to the neck and cheek, a T-shaped chest wound, and multiple knife wounds to her abdomen and pubic area; her eyes had been gouged out. Vincent Zazzara was found shot in the temple.

The killings were attributed to Richard Ramirez, who carried out a series of nighttime home invasions and attacks across 1984–1985. Ramirez was charged with multiple counts of murder and other felonies; testimony at his trial described the brutal nature of Maxine’s injuries. Ramirez was convicted of the murders of Maxine and Vincent Zazzara and received a death sentence.

If anyone knew Maxine or has memories or information about that night in Whittier, please share what you know.