Episode
SERIAL KILLER: Rodney Alcala
41:56
Published: Mon Feb 10 2020
Description
He was charming enough to win an episode of The Dating Game back in the 70's and that charm is what allowed Rodney Alcala to slip through police's fingers time and time again. Though his reign of terror lasted only a few years, he may be one of the most prolific serial killers of our time and police still need your help to identify some of his victims. For current Fan Club membership options and policies, please visit https://crimejunkieapp.com/library/. Sources for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/serial-killer-rodney-alcala/
Chapters
This week's episode of Crime Junkie covers the story of Rodney Alcala, a serial murderer who escaped justice for years.
00:00 - 01:27 (01:27)
Summary
This week's episode of Crime Junkie covers the story of Rodney Alcala, a serial murderer who escaped justice for years. The terrifying tale spans years, distances, and even game shows.
EpisodeSERIAL KILLER: Rodney Alcala
PodcastCrime Junkie
A man saved a little girl from being abducted after witnessing her being taken away by a stranger.
01:27 - 05:55 (04:28)
Summary
A man saved a little girl from being abducted after witnessing her being taken away by a stranger. He reported the incident to 911 and the girl was saved, but unfortunately the perpetrator managed to escape.
EpisodeSERIAL KILLER: Rodney Alcala
PodcastCrime Junkie
The FBI asks the family of the victim of Rodney Alcala to return to California to testify against him, but they refuse to protect her from being retraumatized.
05:55 - 11:12 (05:16)
Summary
The FBI asks the family of the victim of Rodney Alcala to return to California to testify against him, but they refuse to protect her from being retraumatized. Despite being almost caught killing a young girl, Alcala is able to move across the country and continue his crimes.
EpisodeSERIAL KILLER: Rodney Alcala
PodcastCrime Junkie
Rodney Alcala, a contestant on the dating game show, was convicted of several murders.
11:12 - 21:25 (10:12)
Summary
Rodney Alcala, a contestant on the dating game show, was convicted of several murders. Despite being on the police's radar, a member of the parole board was the one who confirmed that they needed to find Rodney right away.
EpisodeSERIAL KILLER: Rodney Alcala
PodcastCrime Junkie
Police use old evidence and new technology to catch criminals, as evidenced by a recent murder trial where photos taken by the perpetrator helped convict him.
21:25 - 30:08 (08:43)
Summary
Police use old evidence and new technology to catch criminals, as evidenced by a recent murder trial where photos taken by the perpetrator helped convict him.
EpisodeSERIAL KILLER: Rodney Alcala
PodcastCrime Junkie
The New York Police began collecting Rodney Alcala's DNA during LAPD investigations, and multiple families identified some of the women found in his Seattle storage locker as missing loved ones who disappeared on the East Coast, especially in New York.
30:08 - 37:16 (07:08)
Summary
The New York Police began collecting Rodney Alcala's DNA during LAPD investigations, and multiple families identified some of the women found in his Seattle storage locker as missing loved ones who disappeared on the East Coast, especially in New York. This demonstrates how easily a killer can blend in and flip a switch on and off.
EpisodeSERIAL KILLER: Rodney Alcala
PodcastCrime Junkie
The Dating Game Killer, Rodney Alcala, was capable of doing a significant amount of damage in a short time frame, and the number of his victims may never be known.
37:17 - 41:49 (04:32)
Summary
The Dating Game Killer, Rodney Alcala, was capable of doing a significant amount of damage in a short time frame, and the number of his victims may never be known. He remains on death row in California.