- Born
- Died
- Birth nameRodney James Alcala
- Nicknames
- Dating Game Killer
- The Dating Game Killer
- Height6′ (1.83 m)
- Born 1943 in San Antonio, Texas, he was a convicted sex offender and serial killer, who died while awaiting execution at San Quentin State Prison. He was convicted of five homicides, but is believed to have killed many more. He graduated from UCLA School of Fine Arts, and was charged with the rape and attempted murder of a 13 year old girl in 1968. He fled to New York and studied film at NYU under Roman Polanski.- IMDb Mini Biography By: 12345
- Slender frame and good looks
- Extreme levels of cruelty, ruthlessness and violence in his crimes. He is considered to be one of the most sadistic serial killers in history.
- Tan Complexion and long wavy dark brown hair
- Exceptionally charismatic, he was able to lure victims with little effort
- While he was on trial in 1980 for the murder of Robin Samsoe, her mother, Marianne Frazier, sneaked a pistol into the courtroom with the express intent of using it to kill him. She decided at the last minute not to do it.
- Served as a clerk in the US Army and trained as a paratrooper in the early 1960s. He was given a medical discharge after he was found to be mentally unstable.
- Is believed to have been responsible for 50-130 murders across the US and possibly Europe, making him one of the most prolific serial killers in history.
- Allegedly had an IQ of 160.
- Filed lawsuits against the state of California for both a slip-and-fall incident and also for failing to provide him with a low-fat diet while incarcerated.
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