‘Career killer’ may have strangled up to 40 women

A man who authorities believe strangled dozens of women as he moved from place to place around the US has been convicted of three 1980s murders in Los Angeles.

Samuel Little, 74, appeared almost cheerful as he was found guilty of crimes that will send him to prison for life without chance of parole.

He chatted with his lawyer during the 10-minute hearing. Asked by Superior Court Judge George G Lomeli whether he agreed with a September 25 sentencing date, Little replied causally: “It’s your discretion.”