Wonderland murders at 8763 Wonderland Avenue

On July 1, 1981, four people were murdered at a townhouse located at 8763 Wonderland Avenue in the Laurel Canyon area of Los Angeles; the victims included William 'Billy' Deverell and Ron Launius. The case became known as the Wonderland murders and was linked to a drug-related robbery and disputes among associates. Porn actor John Holmes was prosecuted in connection with the events; he was acquitted of the murders in criminal trials, while other associates were later convicted on related charges. The brutal killings and the trial attracted extensive media attention and remain a noted Los Angeles true-crime case.