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Rodney James Alcala (born Rodrigo Jacques Alcala; August 23, 1943 – July 24, 2021) was an American serial killer and convicted sex offender who was sentenced to death in California for seven murders committed between 1977 and 1979.
In 1979, Alcala killed his final known victim, 12-year-old Robin Samsoe, kidnapping her as she walked home from a ballet class. A sketch released by police led to Alcala being arrested on July 24 ...
Rodney Alcala is one of America's most notorious rapists and serial killers, but audiences and producers of The Dating Game had no idea of his crimes when he appeared on the hit game show in 1978 ...
Rodrigo Jacques Alcala Buquor, a.k.a. Rodney Alcala, was born on Aug. 23, 1943, in San Antonio, Tex. He spent part of his childhood in Mexico before his family moved to Los Angeles.
Alcala’s exact death toll is unknown but investigators believe the man dubbed “The Dating Game Killer” may have killed at least 100 people. He was ultimately convicted of his crimes in 1980 ...
In 1978, a serial killer appeared on American television. No disguise. No alias. No remorse, apparently. Rodney Alcala was one of three eligible bachelors to appear on The Dating Game ...
A prolific serial torture-slayer dubbed “The Dating Game Killer” died Saturday while awaiting execution in California, authorities said. Rodney James Alcala was 77. Alcala was sentenced to ...
In 1978, Rodney Alcala, who was ultimately convicted of seven murders but may have committed over 100, appeared on The Dating Game alongside Cheryl Bradshaw, played by Kendrick herself on screen.