The Dating Game Killer: TRUE CRIME REWIND - Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot

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🗓️ 12 October 2025

⏱️ 66 minutes

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For your TRUE CRIME - REWIND, we revisit the Rodney Alcala: The Dating Game Killer — Charming, Deadly, and Deceptive Step into the chilling true story of Rodney Alcala, the man once known as The Dating Game Killer. By day, he was a handsome TV contestant flashing a charismatic smile; by night, he was a sadistic predator hiding in plain sight. With Netflix’s Woman of the Hour starring Anna Kendrick reigniting public fascination, this episode of Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot goes beyond the screen to expose the real monster behind the charm. Based on The Killing Game by Alan R. Warren, we uncover how Alcala manipulated, murdered, and mesmerized a nation—leaving a trail of terror that stunned investigators and haunted Hollywood. So pour a glass of wine and settle in. This story isn’t just true crime—it’s a seductive, psychological descent into evil itself. BUY the BOOK: https://amzn.to/3YMQLb7 Website: https://www.alanrwarren.com/ X: https://x.com/radiocubb The Dating Game Killer: TRUE CRIME REWIND - Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot Check out the merch, blog, buy the book and so much more! mysteriesmayhemandmerlot.net WHERE’S WINNIE! - https://linktr.ee/WinnieSchrader Check out Winnie’s Linktree for everything Winnie! From merch for Paranormal 60, Love+Lotus Tarot & Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot to digital designs with WS Media & more! Tarot Readings by Winnie - https://lovelotustarot.com/ Find the Paranormal 60 Podcast & Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot Podcasts on Rumble Use our link & Sign Up Today! - https://rumble.com/register/Paranormal60Network IF YOU NEED HELP PLEASE CONTACT Call or Text to 988 Chat online at https://988lifeline.org/ PLEASE SUPPORT THE ADVERTISERS THAT SUPPORT THIS SHOW LEAN - Save 25% on Everything Sitewide by using code Laborday25 at check out www.BrickHouseNutrition.com Happiness Experiment -https://bit.ly/HappinessExperimentP60 Factor Meals - Get 50% off your first order & Free Shipping at ⁠⁠www.FactorMeals.com/p6050off⁠⁠ & use code: P6050off at checkout Mint Mobile - To get your new wireless plan for just $15 a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to ⁠⁠www.MintMobile.com/P60⁠⁠ Shadow Zine - ⁠⁠https://shadowzine.com/⁠⁠ PLEASE RATE & REVIEW THE PARANORMAL 60 PODCAST WHEREVER YOU LISTEN! Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5240411685126144

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0:00.0	The content presented in this podcast is based on real events and may contain graphic descriptions of violence sensitive topics and explicit language that may be triggering offensive or sensitive subjects
0:21.7	to some viewers and listeners. Discretion is advised. The purpose of this podcast is to explore
0:27.8	and discuss true crime cases for entertainment and educational purposes only. This podcast does
0:33.8	not intend to glorify or sensationalize crime, but rather aims to analyze and understand
0:39.0	the complexities of human behavior in the criminal justice system. We encourage listeners to
0:44.3	approach this content with empathy, critical thinking, respect for the victims and their families.
0:50.4	Tonight, we're diving into the dark and twisted mind of Rodney Akala, also known as the
0:56.4	dating game killer. Now, with the new Netflix hit, Woman of the Hour, with Anna Kendr,
1:01.4	it gives you just a little taste, a tease of what Rodney Akala was capable of. With the chilling
1:07.9	ability to charm and the insatiable desire for control, Akala left a trail of
1:13.0	victims that baffled investigators for years. Our focus is the killing game. The true story of
1:18.5	Rodney Akala, written by the true crime expert Alan R. Warren, which he unravels the disturbing
1:24.6	details behind one of America's most cunning serial killers.
1:29.0	Grab yourself a glass of wine and brace herself as we explore how Alcala hid in plain sight,
1:34.8	even appearing on national television, all while living a double life of seduction and murder.
1:41.3	It's time to start the show. Let's hit it.
1:43.6	Music and murder. It's time to start the show. Let's hit it. and you know I'm I'm I'm
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2:05.6	I'm Winnie Trader, and welcome to another episode of Mysteries Mayhem and Merlo.
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