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Biography[]
Early life[]
Charles Chi-Tat Ng (/ɪŋ/ ing) was born on December 24, 1960, in British Hong Kong. His early life was marked by instability and family troubles. His parents divorced when he was a child, and Ng moved with his mother to the United States. As a teenager, he displayed behavioral issues and engaged in criminal activities.
Military Service and Criminal Beginnings[]
Ng joined the Marines in the late 1970s but was soon discharged due to his erratic behavior and criminal activities. In 1982, he crossed paths with Leonard Lake, beginning a partnership that would result in one of the most infamous crime sprees in American history.
The Partnership with Leonard Lake[]
Lake and Ng formed a disturbing alliance, sharing a fascination with sadistic fantasies and a desire to realize them. In the early 1980s, they embarked on a spree of kidnappings, sexual assaults, torture, and murders, with the crimes culminating at a remote cabin in Calaveras County, California.
Crimes and Capture[]
Between 1983 and 1985, Ng participated in the abduction and murder of numerous individuals, often couples or families. The crimes were meticulously documented on videotapes. Ng's involvement came to an end in 1985 when he was arrested in Canada. Extradited to the United States, he faced charges related to the sex-slave killings.
Trial and Sentencing[]
Charles Ng's trial was a prolonged and complicated legal process. He faced numerous charges, including multiple counts of murder, kidnapping, and theft. Ng represented himself during the trial, creating additional challenges. In 1999, he was convicted of 11 murders and sentenced to death.
Life on Death Row[]
Charles Ng is currently on death row in California's San Quentin State Prison, and have spent his time filing numerous appeals to overturn his sentence. Despite his legal maneuvers, his convictions and death sentence have been upheld.
Victims[]
Confirmed victims[]
| Name | Age | Date of Death | Cause of Death |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Gunnar | 36 | May 22, 1983 | |
| Harvey Dubs | 29 | July 25, 1984 | |
| Deborah Dubs | 33 | July 25, 1984 | |
| Sean Dubs | 1 | July 25, 1984 | |
| Randy Johnson | 34 | October, 1984 | |
| Michael Carroll | 23 | April 12, 1985 | |
| Kathleen Allen | 18 | After April 12, 1985 | |
| Lonnie Bond | 27 | April 19, 1985 | |
| Brenda O'Connor | 19 | April 19, 1985 | |
| Lonnie Bond, Jr. | 2 | April 19, 1985 | |
| Robin Stapley | 26 | April 19, 1985 |
Suspected victims[]
| Name | Age | Date of Death | Cause of Death |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donald Lake[note 2] | 32 | July 1983 | |
| Jeffrey Askren | 30 | April, 1984 | |
| Donald Giulietti[note 3] | 36 | July 12, 1984 | Shooting |
| Paul Cosner | 39 | November 2, 1984 | |
| Clifford Parenteau | 23 | January 20, 1985 | |
| Jeff Gerald | 25 | February 24, 1985 |
Timeline[]
Bibliography[]
Literature[]
- Lasseter, Don (2000). Die for Me: The Terrifying True Story of the Charles Ng & Leonard Lake Torture Murders, Pinnacle. ISBN 9780786011070
- Henton, Darcy; Greg Owens (2001). No Kill, No Thrill: The Shocking True Story of Charles Ng - One of North America's Most Horrific Serial Killers, Red Deer Press. ISBN 978-0889952096
Articles[]
- "Charles Ng". Biography (April 2, 2014).
- Olivia Mason (April 17, 2019). Die for Me: Charles Ng, Leonard Lake, and Their Torture Dungeon in the California Hills. The Lineup.
- Charles Montaldo (September 8, 2021). "Sadistic Killer and Rapist Charles Ng". ThoughtCo.
Documentaries[]
Television[]
- World's Most Evil Killers: Charles Ng and Leonard Lake (May 2018) on IMDb
- Manifesto of a Serial Killer (2023) on IMDb
YouTube Documentaries[]
- Journey Into Evil (2012) on YouTube
- Charles Ng & Leonard Lake: The Second-Hand Serial Killers (World’s Most Evil Killers), Real Crime on YouTube
- California's Most Infamous Murder Case: The Hunt for the Boneyard Killers, Real Crime on YouTube
Podcasts[]
- "Killing Team" Leonard Lake and Charles Ng - Part 1. Serial Killers with Greg Polcyn & Vanessa Richardson.
- "Killing Team" Leonard Lake and Charles Ng - Part 2. Serial Killers with Greg Polcyn & Vanessa Richardson.
In popular culture[]
Film adaptation[]
- House on the Hill (2012) on IMDb
Related Articles[]
- Charles Ng & Leonard Lake
- Donald Lake
See also[]
Links[]
- Charles Ng at Wikipedia
- Charles Ng on IMDb
- Inmate Locator. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. “CDCR #: P46001”
Notes[]
- ↑ The massive amount of burned, shattered bone fragments suggests Lake and Ng killed several more victims besides the ones found buried and the ones possibly shot by Ng; investigators suggested that the total victim count may be as high as 25
- ↑ Leonard Lake's brother
- ↑ Allegedly shot by Ng
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