The one recognized survivor of a serial killer who regulation enforcement believes is linked to seven assaults in Stockton and the Bay Space has shared her terrifying story with native media.
Natasha LaTour gave an unique interview to 209 Occasions, during which she recounted the evening she practically died and criticized detectives for treating her “like trash.” LaTour, 46, was residing in a tent on the nook of Park and Union streets in Stockton on April 16, 2021; shortly after 3 a.m., she heard the sound of crunching gravel approaching her at midnight. When she acquired out of her tent, she noticed a determine in darkish clothes, face obscured by a black surgical masks, pointing a gun one-handed at her. LaTour stated the individual started taking pictures as a close-by prepare rushed by.
Caught between a transferring prepare and a fence she didn’t suppose she might scale, LaTour advised 209 Occasions that she determined to hurry the shooter, hoping to get into the road the place she is likely to be seen by a passing automobile. She stated that as she ran towards the shooter, they dropped to 1 knee and continued firing with each fingers. She believes she was shot 9 or 10 occasions earlier than the assailant walked off; the suspect by no means stated a phrase.
The intersection of Park and Union streets in Stockton the place Natasha LeTour was shot by a suspected serial killer in April 2021.
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Afraid nobody would discover her, LaTour rolled into the road, the place she was finally discovered by a pair driving by, who referred to as 911.
In keeping with LaTour, detectives from the Stockton Police Division appeared detached to her horrific ordeal. “They principally handled me as if it was a drug deal gone unhealthy,” she stated. “As if I knew one thing that I wasn’t sharing. All through this course of, ever since April, ever since I acquired out of the hospital, it was consistently me attempting to succeed in them.”
“I don’t know in the event that they believed it or not, however what I do know — and what’s been made very obvious — is that they only didn’t care,” she added.
Greater than a 12 months later, LaTour stated she realized a serial killer was believed to be working within the Stockton space from media protection; when she heard concerning the circumstances of the opposite shootings, she instantly observed the similarities to her personal assault. She believes if detectives had investigated her case extra completely, the killer would possibly already be in custody.
“5 individuals died as a result of they didn’t hearken to me,” she advised 209 Occasions.
LaTour’s assault and 6 killings have been tied with ballistics proof to the identical gun; the primary occurred in April 2021 in Oakland. That sufferer has been recognized by relations as Miguel Vasquez. In keeping with Oakland police, the 39-year-old was discovered useless on a sidewalk after police responded to gunfire detected by ShotSpotter. Vasquez was homeless and labored odd jobs for individuals within the neighborhood.
“He was a very nice father. He was well-known in Oakland,” Vasquez’s daughter Ines advised KRON4. “He was form. He was a tough employee.”
These are the killer’s recognized assaults:
April 10, 2021, at 4:18 a.m.
5700 Harmon Avenue, Oakland
Miguel Vasquez, 39 (deceased)
April 16, 2021, at 3:20 a.m.
Park and Union, Stockton
Natasha LaTour, 46 (survived)
July 8 at 12:31 a.m.
5600 Kermit Lane, Stockton
Paul Alexander Yaw, 35 (deceased)
Aug. 11 at 9:49 p.m.
4900 West Lane, Stockton
Salvador William Dubedy Jr., 43 (deceased)
Aug. 30 at 6:41 a.m.
800 E. Hammer Lane, Stockton
Jonathan Hernandez Rodriguez, 21 (deceased)
Sept. 21 at 4:27 a.m.
4400 Manchester Ave., Stockton
Juan Cruz, 52 (deceased)
Sept. 27 at 1:53 a.m.
900 Porter Ave., Stockton
Lorenzo Lopez, 54 (deceased)

Stockton police Chief Stanley McFadden, middle, Stockton Mayor Kevin Lincoln, left, and Metropolis Supervisor Harry Black hearken to a query concerning the investigation right into a suspected serial killer throughout a information convention in Stockton, Calif., on Oct. 4.
Wealthy Pedroncelli/APThe suspect final struck on Sept. 27. Three days later, Stockton police Chief Stanley McFadden introduced that the killings had been linked. “We don’t know what the motive is. … This individual’s on a mission,” McFadden stated at a press convention final week. “It simply seems to be very fluid and intentional.”
A devoted tip line is obtainable at 209-937-8167, and ideas may be emailed to policetips@stocktonca.gov. Stockton police ask that individuals keep away from darkish, “remoted” areas and stroll with others, when attainable.