Rewind with Karen & Georgia - 118: Golden State Killer Caught!
Summary
Karen and Georgia revisit their 2018 episode celebrating the arrest of Joseph James DeAngelo, the suspect identified as the Golden State Killer. They recount their shock and excitement upon learning of the 100% DNA match, discussing how the news broke via Twitter and Reddit. The hosts analyze DeAngelo’s background as a former police officer and speculate on how his past, including a broken engagement and shoplifting, connects to the crimes. They also reflect on the impact of Michelle McNamara’s book in bringing the case to national attention and the surreal feeling of finally seeing the lon…
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Intro to Rewind Episode 118
Initial reaction to the arrest news
Fact-checking and early suspect confusion
Discussion on police diligence and Reddit reactions
Personal anecdotes and nervous habits during the news
Speculation on suspect's safety and press conference
How DNA was collected and suspect profile
The shoplifting arrest in Citrus Heights
Local context: Auburn and Citrus Heights
Hiding in plain sight and the 'old man' profile
The town hall meeting and cop connection
Kleptomania and lack of forensic traces
Reddit sleuthing: The engagement to Bonnie
Connecting the dots: Construction and architecture clues
Victims' families and the HBO docuseries
The 'Gonna Kill You' recording and background noise
Personal connections to Sacramento and Citrus Heights
Psychic feelings and local crime history
Twitter shoutout and press conference access
Unanswered questions and other incidents
Interrogation strategies and Paul Holes
Suspect's age and physical condition
Credit to Michelle McNamara and public pressure
Falling asleep to the podcast
Victim families and police caution
Victim demographics and lifestyle
The detective's self-published book
Real estate theories and open houses
Surveillance and DNA collection methods
Forensic challenges with environmental DNA
Suspect's daughters and online presence
Daughter's article and interview
Improv: Interrogating Stephen
Spicy margaritas and drinking habits
Nostalgia for 90s Sacramento bars
Modern bar culture and designer ice
Driving to Sacramento with Chris Fairbanks
Spider relief and camera alerts
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Return to show and pre-news reflection
Post-news online digging
Obsessive details: Dog smell and Bonnie
Arrest details and charges
Plea deal and sentencing
Current status and Paul Holes updates
Victim families' perspective on justice
Critique of police credit and jurisdiction
The 'second voice' theory
Target selection and notes
Real estate and boat photo theories
Memorable lines from the original episode
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Reflection on the shock of the arrest
Changing attitudes toward Sacramento
Tour plans and local fan support
Justice over credit
Historical police work and paperwork
The toll on early investigators
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