Rodney Alcala: The Dating Game Killer
How did a killer win hearts on national TV?
4.5 (29)
197 mins
As bodies surface across states, a chilling pattern leads to Rodney Alcala, a photographer and manipulator who hid behind charm, even appearing on a dating show while evading justice, leaving investigators to untangle a disturbing double life.
Ep 1:
The Grisly Charmer
A killer hides behind a smile and blends into society as a charismatic photographer, luring victims with ease while concealing a horrifying pattern of violence beneath his calm exterior.
Ep 2:
Enter John Berger
A new identity emerges under the alias “John Berger,” Alcala evades suspicion, slipping through cracks in the system as missed warnings and overlooked clues allow his crimes to continue.
Ep 3:
Chase and Capture
The walls close in as investigators connect scattered cases across states, leading to a tense pursuit that finally brings Alcala into custody after years of evasion.
Ep 4:
Trail of Trials
Justice proves complicated with multiple trials, overturned verdicts, and shocking revelations expose the long and complex legal battle to hold Alcala accountable for his crimes.
Discussions (5)
Cole
Level 4 · 4 mo agoOnly a total moron plays lawyer at his own trial 😂
Warren
Level 7 · 4 mo agoThe worst blind date EVER.
Thad
Level 3 · 4 mo agoI swear Alcala is the worst lawyer of all time. He fires his competent defense to represent himself and then plays a protest song to the jury. Just dumb. Even the judge knew he was entirely clueless.
