MYSTERY: Dating Game Killer
Summary
Host Carter Roy details the crimes of Rodney Alcala, the "Dating Game Killer," who used photography to lure victims while evading justice for decades. The episode covers his multiple arrests, releases, and eventual convictions for seven murders, aided by DNA evidence and survivor testimonies. It highlights how Alcala hid in plain sight, even appearing on national television, and discusses the ongoing mystery surrounding his potential additional victims.
Topics discussed
Intro: Crimes of Reddit and Murder True Crime Stories
Sponsors: Factor and Weight Loss by HERS
The Attack on Tali Shapiro and Rodney Alcala's Background
Alcala's Early Crimes and Arrest in New York
Legal Loopholes and Alcala's Release
Sponsors: Boll & Branch and Earnest
Murders of Ellen Hover, Jill Barkham, and Others
Rodney Alcala on The Dating Game
The Murder of Robin Samsoe and the Police Sketch
Sponsors: Squarespace and California Closets
The Storage Locker Evidence and First Conviction
Retrial, DNA Evidence, and Final Sentencing
Unidentified Victims and Alcala's Death
Outro: Crime House Plus and Indeed Sponsor
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