Doreen Lioy Verified By Editor

(Journalist, Author, Editor)

Journalist Doreen Lioy is in the limelight as an ex-wife of a serial killer, Rapist Richard Ramirez.

Relationship Facts of Doreen Lioy

Doreen Lioy is not having an affair with anyone presently.
Her sexual orientation is straight.

Everything about Doreen Lioy's Relationship Timeline!

Doreen Lioy saw her late ex-husband Richard Ramirez for the first time in 1985. She saw him on TV and fell for him at first sight.

After that, she wrote more than 70 letters to him and visited him in prison at least four times a week.

Finally, Ramirez proposed to Doreen in 1988, and eventually married on October 3, 1996, at California San Quentin State Prison.

She had a controversial life after their marriage. She didn’t care about other people and described him as kind, funny, and charming.

Doreen was always positive that he was innocent. She was so committed to him that she even threatened to have suicide if he was executed.

She wrote a book about him titled ‘Richard Ramirez: The Night Stalker’.

She fought for the convict and appealed for the removal of his death sentence.

However, California Supreme Court rejected their appeal for the removal of the death sentence on August 7, 2006.

Their marriage did not last too long and they got divorced after some years. He eventually died while on death row on July 7, 2013, from B-cell lymphoma.

She didn’t have any children and she lost all her dreams and her family because of her unbelievable relationship with the convicted criminal.

Doreen Lioy: Biography in Details

Who is Doreen Lioy?

Doreen Lioy is a Former American Journalist, Author, and Editor who came into the limelight after her relationship with the late serial killer and Convicted Rapist Richard Ramirez, aka Night Stalker.

Richard was accused of 13 murders, 5 attempted murders, 11 sexual assaults, and 14 burglaries.

What are the birth facts of Doreen Lioy?

Doreen Lioy was born in Burbank, California, USA in 1955. As of 2023, she must have celebrated her 67th birthday.

She was a magazine editor before she had a shocking and controversial love life. There are no details regarding her parent’s whereabouts and names.

Maybe, Doreen does not want her family to get involved in the media which could lead to unnecessary rumors and controversies.

Likewise, her family disowned her because of her relationship with the Satanist convict.

She is of American nationality and her ethnicity is Caucasian. Talking about her education, she might be well educated to be eligible as Journalist.

Doreen Lioy: Career, Professional Life

Doreen Lioy is a former journalist and former editor of Tiger Beat magazine.

She helped in making the career of Emmy award-winning actor John Stamos when he was a teenager.

Her story inspired the making of the documentary ‘THS Investigates: Love Behind Bars.’

The documentary refers to the love life of convicted serial killers. The documentary aired on April 17, 2005.

Doreen Lioy is also a published author who wrote the book about her serial killer ex-husband titled ‘Richard Ramirez: The Night Stalker.

Her career was on the right path until she met her late ex-husband Richard Ramirez for the first time in 1985.

Due to her love life with him, she lost her job and everything. Currently, there is no information regarding her whereabouts.

Doreen Lioy: Salary, Net Worth, Income

Of all her journalism, books, and dedication, why not she has a net worth of around $600K.

Likewise, Doreen Lioy was an amazing magazine editor before her controversial love life.

Talking about her awards and accolades, she has not won any till now.

Social Media Profile

Doreen is completely below the media’s eyes after her criminal husband’s death.

Likewise, she has hidden every detail regarding her whereabouts. She is not active on any social media platforms.

Rumors and Controversies

Doreen Lioy had a life full of controversies and scandals after her love story that began in 1985.

She fell in love with a late serial killer and Convicted Rapist Richard Ramirez, aka Night Stalker. After that, she had a career full of difficulties and controversies.

What are the body stats of Doreen Lioy?

Doreen Lioy stands 5 feet and 5 inches tall and weighs around 60 kg.

Similarly, she has reddish-brown hair and black color eyes.

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