How The 'Golden State Killer,' Evaded Capture For Decades

The episode details the decades-long criminal history and eventual capture of Joseph James DeAngelo, notoriously known as the Golden State Killer. Between 1973 and 1986, DeAngelo exploited his position as a police officer to commit a string of brutal burglaries, rapes, and murders across California. The investigation remained cold for forty years until genetic genealogy allowed law enforcement to identify him through a family member's DNA. Following his arrest in 2018, DeAngelo pleaded guilty to thirteen counts of murder to avoid the death penalty. In 2020, he was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after being confronted by his surviving victims.This episode includes AI-generated content.