Introducing The Dating Game Killer

Hollywood & Crime

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History, Society & Culture, True Crime, Exhibit C, Documentary

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🗓️ 22 February 2020

⏱️ 3 minutes

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Summary

In 1978, Rodney Alcala won a date on the popular TV show, The Dating Game. What no one knew was that he was a prolific serial killer in the middle of a cross-country murder spree. In this six-part series, co-hosts Tracy Pattin (Hollywood & Crime) and Stephen Lang (Avatar, Don’t Breathe) take listeners on an unbelievable journey into Alcala’s twisting secret life. He hid behind normal jobs as a typesetter at a prominent newspaper and a summer camp counselor. How did this predatory monster fool employers, prison psychiatrists, and parole boards — all while committing heinous crimes from coast to coast? And how did a one-time appearance as a game show contestant help lead to his capture? From the makers of Dirty John, Dr. Death, and Young Charlie, learn the story of the most famous serial killer you’ve never heard of - The Dating Game Killer.

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0:00.0	On September 18, 1978, America tuned into a popular TV series called The Dating Game, where
0:20.4	three men vied to win a date with a single woman looking for love.
0:24.0	The three men were hidden behind a screen where the woman contested and couldn't see them.
0:37.1	She could only hear their voices.
0:46.7	What no one knew was that Bachelor No. 1 was a diagnosed sociopath and serial killer.
0:52.4	Bachelor No. 1. Cross your best time.
0:58.1	Night time. Why do you say that?
1:01.3	Because that's the only time there is.
1:04.4	For 11 years, he crisscrossed the country, leaving a string of bodies in his wake.
1:09.6	His name was Rodney Alcala.
1:12.6	He eventually became known as The Dating Game Killer.
1:17.0	How did Rodney Alcala manage to evade capture for so long?
1:21.8	And how did his appearance on The Dating Game lead to his downfall?
1:27.9	From Wondry, the network behind Dirty John, Young Charlie and Wonderland murders, comes The
1:32.9	Dating Game Killer by Hollywood and Crime.
1:36.0	I'm Tracy Patton.
1:37.4	Join me and my co-host, Stephen Lang, as we dive into the story of one of America's most
1:42.3	prolific serial killers.
1:44.1	He's a sky diver, she's got a lot of nerve.
1:46.9	And the motorcycle is also fine.
1:48.8	From drug effort, say hello to Rodney Alcala.
1:52.8	Rodney, come on and say hello.
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