Published 3 years ago

'Dating Game Killer' dies of natural causes, prison officials say

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Rodney James Alcala was sentenced to death for the 1979 kidnapping and murder of 12-year-old Robin Samsoe in Orange County. Alcala earned the moniker because he once appeared on the 1970s game show, “The Dating Game.” Authorities believe he was responsible for other killings as well.

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BBC News

Serial killer on death row Rodney Alcala dies of natural causes

Infamous "Dating Game Killer" Rodney Alcala was sentenced in 2010 for murdering women in California.

3 years ago·United Kingdom

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Yahoo News

Imprisoned 'Dating Game Killer' Alcala dies in California

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 death in 2010 for five slayings in California between 1977 and 1979, including that of a 12-year-old girl, though authorities estimate he may have killed up to 130 people across the country.

3 years ago·Los Angeles, United States

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News18 India

Imprisoned 'Dating Game Killer' Alcala Dies In California

A prolific serial tortureslayer dubbed The Dating Game Killer died Saturday while awaiting execution in California, authorities said. Rodney James Alcala was 77.

3 years ago·India

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The Guardian

‘Dating Game Killer’ dies in California while awaiting execution

Rodney Alcala, 77, was sentenced to death for 1970s five murders but authorities believe he may have killed up to 130 people

3 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

‘Dating Game’ killer Rodney Alcala dies in prison

Rodney Alcala: ‘Dating Game’ killer dies aged 77

3 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Imprisoned 'Dating Game Killer' Alcala dies in California

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A prolific serial torture-slayer dubbed “The Dating Game Killer” died Saturday while awaiting execution in California, authorities said. Rodney James Alcala was 77.

3 years ago·United States

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