• Born in El Paso, Texas

• February 29, 1960

• Catholic

• Parents: Julian and Mercedes Ramirez

• Physical abuse by Julian

• Exposed to toxins in a shoe factory while mother was pregnant

• The youngest child of 6 (or 7)

• 2 severe head injuries

• Age 2

  •  Dresser fell on him – 30 stitches in forehead

• Age 5

  • Knocked unconscious by a swing on the playground

•  Started experiencing epileptic seizures

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