EPISODE · Nov 30, 2024 · 1H
Episode 134: Rodney Alcala: The Dating Game Killer - Part 2
from The Grim Curriculum · host The Grim Curriculum
In this episode, we continue to unravel the chilling case of Rodney Alcala, the serial killer who shockingly appeared on The Dating Game in the 1970s. We definitely noticed the unsettling contrast between his "charming" TV persona and his horrific crimes, including the harrowing survival story of 15 year old Monique Hoyt. This case is one that frustratingly highlights the failures of the systems meant to protect the vulnerable. We discuss how Rodney finally spent the rest of his life in prison, but not before THREE trials, in one of which, Rodney of course chose to represent himself. Stay tuned for the end of the episode where we have a conversation about Woman of the Hour, the Anna Kendrick film about the case and how it compares to the real life events. Follow us on Twitch! We are aiming for affiliate status! Help us get to 50 followers! https://www.twitch.tv/thegrimcurriculum For the video of this episode, check out our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/TheGrimCurriculum We'd love to hear your thoughts on the episode! Do you have a case you'd like us to cover on the show? Or a personal Grim Encounter you'd like us to share? Email us at [email protected] For all the other places you can support us by checking out our TGC Merch, & Social Media Links: https://linktr.ee/thegrimcurriculum
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In this episode, we continue to unravel the chilling case of Rodney Alcala, the serial killer who shockingly appeared on The Dating Game in the 1970s. We definitely noticed the unsettling contrast between his "charming" TV persona and his horrific crimes, including the harrowing survival story of 15 year old Monique Hoyt. This case is one that frustratingly highlights the failures of the systems meant to protect the vulnerable. We discuss how Rodney finally spent the rest of his life in prison, but not before THREE trials, in one of which, Rodney of course chose to represent himself. Stay tuned for the end of the episode where we have a conversation about Woman of the Hour, the Anna Kendrick film about the case and how it compares to the real life events. Follow us on Twitch! We are aiming for affiliate status! Help us get to 50 followers! https://www.twitch.tv/thegrimcurriculum For the video of this episode, check out our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/TheGrimCurriculum We'd love to hear your thoughts on the episode! Do you have a case you'd like us to cover on the show? Or a personal Grim Encounter you'd like us to share? Email us at [email protected] For all the other places you can support us by checking out our TGC Merch, & Social Media Links: https://linktr.ee/thegrimcurriculum
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