Casimir Strawinski, 58, was found dead in his hotel room on January 9, 1975, in Los Angeles. His death was one of a series attributed to Vaughn Orrin Greenwood, known as the Skid Row Slasher, whose victims were often transient and whose crime scenes sometimes included ritualistic elements such as salt sprinkled around the bodies and cups of blood left nearby. Strawinski’s killing occurred during Greenwood’s killing spree in Los Angeles between 1974 and 1975.

Greenwood was arrested on February 2, 1975, after attempting another attack and was charged with multiple murders, including Strawinski’s. Investigators later indicted Greenwood for 11 murders and he was convicted on nine counts, receiving life sentences. Greenwood’s crimes were noted for their brutality and ritualistic details, which affected early investigative leads.

If anyone knew Casimir Strawinski or has information about his movements or contacts in early 1975, please share what is known.