"A Boy's Best Friend Is His Mother" Mystery Cache

** Cache is NOT at the posted coordinates, but is less than a mile away **

Figure out the person this puzzle is about & then discover the answers to the following questions to uncover the final coordinates !!

It is just that easy...

What was the 1^st name of the woman who stole $40,000 in the movie? =

What real life murderer is this person modeled after? =

Several explantions are out there, but in one, what creature of nature supposedly killed this character’s father? = 

What was used for blood in the original movie? (omit brand) =

In the movie, what was his hobby? =

Who directed the 1^st movie version based on him? =

What was the last name of the P.I. who investigated this case? =

What astrological sign is this character? (NOT March) = 

Where can you REALLY find this character’s residence today? =

This actor later (in 1990) did a commercial for what product? =

What did the movie director wear for his cameo in this movie? (-2) =

What did this character suffer from (3 words) =

By whom was the book written that this movie / character was based on? =

What California town did the BOOK place this character in? =

You can validate your puzzle solution with certitude.