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Conviction 1976 – 1986 Serial Killer Victims

James Benecke (EAR/ONS)

Status Conviction
Type Serial Killer Victims
Date 1976 – 1986
Location Sacramento, California
Victim Age Unknown
Gender Multiple

The East Area Rapist / Original Night Stalker committed at least 51 rapes and 12 murders in California. True crime writer Michelle McNamara coined the name Golden State Killer while investigating the case. Her book 'I'll Be Gone in the Dark' was published posthumously. Joseph DeAngelo was identified via genealogy DNA in 2018.

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