CrimeDocumentary

Dating Death

4.8(4)

First Aired:October 31, 2022

Seasons:1 season

Episodes:3

Status:Ended

The story of Rodney Alcala, who was infamous for his TV dating show appearance during his murder spree, and who was linked to 130 deaths.

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Cast

Rodney Alcala

Self - 'The Dating Game Killer' (archive footage)

Seasons & Episodes

E1Episode 1

41m7.0

Oct 31, 2022

Following the tumultuous times of the 1970s, this episode unveils how Rodney Alcala’s reign of terror spread from Los Angeles to New York. Looking into his appearance on “The Dating Game Show”, as Bachelor Number 1 in the midst of his killing spree.

E2Episode 2

42m8.0

Oct 31, 2022

After his early release in 1974 from prison, Alcala’s victim count continued to grow. Using his photography skills, Alcala was able to prey on both young women and children right across this trend- laden, fad-happy decade.

E3Episode 3

41m7.0

Oct 31, 2022

This episode takes a look at the federal investigation that uncovered a string of victims leading to Alcala’s arrest and the release of 120 photographs taken by Alcala to the public in 2010 that led to the identification of additional victims.