Rodney Alcala Trial
What drove the final decision in Alcala’s death sentence?
4.4 (42)
38 mins
Explore the chilling details of Alcala’s trial, where prosecutors tried to prove his guilt in a series of gruesome murders. Discover the legal battles and challenges as forensic evidence and witness testimonies linked him to multiple victims.
Ep 1:
Impact of Separating Alcala’s Murder Cases in Court
Ep 2:
How Did Prosecutor Satriano Build the Case Against Alcala?
Ep 3:
How Did Prosecution Present Alcala’s Brutal Crime Against a 12 Year Old?
Ep 4:
What Role Did Dana Crappa's Testimony Play in Alcala's Trial?
Ep 5:
Why Did Alcala Want to Represent Himself in Court?
Ep 6:
What Did the Judge Say After Sentencing Alcala to Death?
Ep 7:
What New Forensic Evidence Solidified Alcala’s Guilt?
Ep 8:
What Did the Court Psychiatrist Say About Alcala’s Mental Health?
Discussions (12)
Julian
Level 2 · 9 mo agoSo... Alcala really thought he could represent himself better than the lawyers? The reporter was right. He who represents himself has a fool for a client. His arrogance was his downfall...
Stephen
Level 8 · 8 mo agoCalling him strategic is giving him way too much credit.
Alan
Level 9 · 8 mo agoRepresenting himself? What a total arrogant prat!
