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Writer's pictureNicole Mitchell Colley

Joseph James DeAngelo


The Golden State Killer, identified as Joseph James DeAngelo, terrorized California from the mid-1970s to the mid-1980s, committing at least 13 murders, over 50 rapes, and more than 100 burglaries. Initially known as the East Area Rapist, he later became the Original Night Stalker as his crimes escalated.


DeAngelo evaded capture for decades, meticulously planning his attacks. His arrest in 2018 came thanks to advances in genetic genealogy, a breakthrough that revolutionized cold case investigations. In 2020, he pleaded guilty to his crimes, finally bringing justice to the victims and their families after years of fear and uncertainty.

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