ResolvedPriorityCriminal · Serial homicide conviction· Sacramento County, CA and others
The Golden State Killer Case (1974–1986)
A series of rapes and murders across California was linked by DNA to former officer Joseph James DeAngelo. He pleaded guilty in 2020 to 13 murders and dozens of related charges and received life without parole.
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Timeline
1976
A pattern of attacks begins in Sacramento County.
2001
DNA links the East Area Rapist and Original Night Stalker cases.
2018
Investigative genetic genealogy identifies DeAngelo, who is arrested.
2020
He pleads guilty and is sentenced to consecutive life terms.
