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Rodney Alcala: The Dating Game Killer

August 08, 2022 Tyriek Ingram Episode 83
Rodney Alcala: The Dating Game Killer
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Rodney Alcala: The Dating Game Killer
Aug 08, 2022 Episode 83
Tyriek Ingram

Between 1968 and 1979, convicted sex offender Rodney Alcala raped and murdered several women across the country, mainly in Los Angeles and New York City. He came up with a front to lure unexpected victims to their deaths. He claimed to be a professional photographer and would take nude photos of women and children (both boys and girls). In 1978, Alcala appeared on an episode of "The Dating Game", a popular show at the time. Although he won the game and a date with the bachelorette, she ultimately rejected the date because he made her uncomfortable. At the time of his game show appearance, he had killed at least three women. 

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Between 1968 and 1979, convicted sex offender Rodney Alcala raped and murdered several women across the country, mainly in Los Angeles and New York City. He came up with a front to lure unexpected victims to their deaths. He claimed to be a professional photographer and would take nude photos of women and children (both boys and girls). In 1978, Alcala appeared on an episode of "The Dating Game", a popular show at the time. Although he won the game and a date with the bachelorette, she ultimately rejected the date because he made her uncomfortable. At the time of his game show appearance, he had killed at least three women.