In September 2016, Rodney Alcala was charged with first degree murder in Wyoming for Christine Thornton’s murder. By then he was 73 years old and confined to a bed at Corcoran State Prison in California. When Sheriff’s Deputy Jeff Sheaman confronted him with the photo of Thornton on the motorcycle, Alcala would only admit to taking the photo, but denied killing her. Due to Alcala’s failing health, authorities decided not to extradite him to Wyoming to stand trial. The charges have not been dropp

Rodney Alcala was a predator who hid behind a charming smile and a camera lens. He posed as a photographer to lure victims, amassing hundreds of photos of unidentified women and children — some believed to be victims never discovered. In 1978, he even appeared on The Dating Game and won, all while actively m!rdr!ng. Behind his TV charisma was a calculating k!ll*r linked to at least eight confirmed victims — though investigators believe the number may exceed 100. His double life stands as a chill

Rodney Alcala is believed to have murdered over 100 innocent people… and he did it right in front of our eyes. The true story of the Dating Game Killer starring Guillermo Diaz and Carrie Preston premieres TONIGHT at 8/7c. Only on Investigation Discovery. | Investigation Discovery

Rodney Alcala became known as the 'Dating Game Killer' after appearing on a TV show right in the middle of a killing spree. Convicted of eight murders but suspected of killing dozens more, Alcala's chilling true story has now become the subject of a new Netflix film. Watch more: https://nine.social/QQr | 60 Minutes Australia