Killer TV - Rodney Alcala The Dating Game Killer

In this episode of Criminal Conversations, hosts Jack and Emma delve into the chilling story of Rodney Alcala, the so-called “Dating Game Killer.” Alcala was a charismatic, charming contestant on a popular TV dating show in the 1970s, even winning a date on air. But behind his charismatic smile lurked a dark and twisted reality. Jack and Emma explore how Alcala used his charm to lure unsuspecting victims, ultimately revealing how he hid in plain sight while committing a series of heinous crimes. Join us for a deep dive into Alcala’s shocking double life, his disturbing pattern of crimes, and the complex investigation that finally brought him to justice. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodney_Alcala https://www.forbes.com/sites/monicamercuri/2024/10/21/the-chilling-true-story-behind-netflixs-woman-of-the-hour-serial-killer-rodney-alcala/ https://ew.com/woman-of-the-hour-what-happened-to-cheryl-bradshaw-after-the-dating-game-8731724 https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/woman-of-the-hour-true-story-rodney-alcala-victims-netflix-b2632970.html https://people.com/where-are-survivors-of-rodney-alcala-now-8730020 https://www.biography.com/crime/rodney-alcala https://www.cbsnews.com/news/serial-killer-rodney-alcala-the-killing-game/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzmVXbp2T5o https://www.cbsnews.com/video/rodney-alcala-the-killing-game-1/ https://www.newsnationnow.com/banfield/dating-game-serial-killer-victim-survived-2-of-alcalas-attacks/ https://slate.com/culture/2024/10/woman-of-the-hour-true-story-rodney-alcala-dating-game-netflix.html https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2024-10-21/netflix-woman-of-the-hour-anna-kendrick-dating-game-killer-fact-fiction https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woman_of_the_Hour https://www.reddit.com/r/netflix/comments/1g9sckg/woman_of_the_hour_2024_anna_kendrick_makes_a/ https://www.reddit.com/r/netflix/comments/1g8pm5w/woman_of_the_hour_the_true_story_of_serial_killer/