The Dating Game Killer: Rodney Alcala

Rodney Alcala, known as The Dating Game Killer, lived a terrifying double life. By day, he appeared on national TV as a charming contestant on The Dating Game. By night, he was a manipulative predator and serial killer responsible for the brutal murders of women and girls across California and New York. In this episode, hosts Jace and Summer uncover Alcala’s shocking story — from his early crimes against 8-year-old Tali Shapiro, to his years on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list, his chilling appearance on The Dating Game, and the murder of 12-year-old Robin Samsoe that finally led to his capture. We also dive into the cold cases later solved through DNA, linking him to victims like Jill Barcomb, Georgia Wixted, Charlotte Lamb, Jill Parenteau, and more. Authorities believe Alcala may have had over 100 victims. This episode explores his crimes, his trials, and his final years on death row — exposing one of the most disturbing cases in true crime history. Follow us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bloodstainedbackstories/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloodstainedbackstories/Twitter/X: https://x.com/BloodstaindBTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bloodstainedbackstoriesDiscord: https://discord.gg/ByrDwT4pQE#TrueCrimePodcast #BloodstainedBackstories #TrueCrimeStory #SouthernGothic #HistoricCrime #SpotifyTrueCrime #YouTubeTrueCrime