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kris.

The Fallen
Oct 25, 2017
3,248
Wait, are they saying that he is indeed the Visalia Ransacker as well?

This is nuts.
 

numble

Member
Oct 25, 2017
814
So I'm guessing a relative got apprehended and there was a familial DNA match. That's how they got the Grim Sleeper.
 

Voyager

Banned
Oct 27, 2017
3,638
I read on reddit that he retired two weeks ago and was "looking forward to fishing."

I really hope that is true.
 

Solo

Avenger
Oct 25, 2017
15,755
He's the Visalia Ransacker/East End Rapist/Original Night Stalker/Golden State Killer.
 
Oct 27, 2017
5,264
Did he have a reason he was traveling around so much for kills? Was he just doing that to throw off the cops? It largely worked.
 

Psamtik

Member
Oct 27, 2017
6,876
Did he have a reason he was traveling around so much for kills? Was he just doing that to throw off the cops? It largely worked.

I'd wager it was exactly that. He was a calculating criminal, planning his crimes and stalking his victims weeks in advance; it stands to reason that he worked out how to stay several steps ahead.
 

IronRinn

Member
Oct 25, 2017
2,292

nilbog

Member
Oct 25, 2017
15,154
This portrait turned out to be damn near perfect.

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Solo

Avenger
Oct 25, 2017
15,755
It's insane to put a face to the "kill you....kill you" phone call, which might be one of the most terrifying things I've ever heard.
 

Steve9842017

Member
Nov 7, 2017
414
This is an amazing story. Major respect to all those dedicated to finally bring this guy down and bring closure to all affected. Thank fuck they finally got him and he can now rot in jail.

I can't recall if I've ever heard of that moniker, unlike the Zodiac killer. Born in the bay area in '91 and I can't imagine what it must've been like to live through the terror of the Zodiac/this guy.

Reading through the Wiki is just beyond disgusting; I can't even bring myself to listen to the audio clips.
 

Einchy

Member
Oct 25, 2017
42,659
This dude asking if he used a hammer and a dog repellent in his crimes like you can't read a whole damn book about every crime he commited.
 

Zatoichi

Attempted to circumvent ban with alt account
Banned
Oct 25, 2017
1,073
Ireland
So the book had nothung to do with the apprehension anymore than the countless documentaries etc.

As much as the book was a positive work, it is only right that the real heroes of this story get the recognition.
 

Solo

Avenger
Oct 25, 2017
15,755
Never on police radar until very recently. Wow. Sounds like if not for DNA he'd have gotten away with it.
 

Solo

Avenger
Oct 25, 2017
15,755
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Here he is as a copper.

And just think, by the time of this picture he'd already committed countless robberies and committed 46 rapes.

He raped his 46th victim 6 days before this picture and he raped his 47th victim 3 days after this picture.

And he was a cop through it all.
 

Zulith

Member
Oct 25, 2017
4,759
West Coast, USA
I'm sure there will be better timelines construted but here is an early outline of his education and job history from the great /EARONS/ subreddit
Joseph James DeAngelo.

Born 11/8/1945.

Graduated from Folsom Senior High School June 1964 and joined the Navy that September. Served 22 months in combat in Vietnam.

Graduated Sierra College in Political Science.

Worked at Sierra Crane & Boost Co. of Newcastle. During this time was set to be married to Bonnie Jean Colwell.

Attends California State University in Sacramento in 1970. Earns a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, specialising in criminal law.

Completed internship in Roseville Patrol, Identification and Investigation Divisions under Chief of Police Hall.

May 19 1973 joins the Exeter Police Force aged 27. During this time plans to marry Sharon Huddle.

After McGowan shooting he moves to Auburn and becomes an LEO.

On July 19 1979, working for Auburn police, De Angelo is caught shoplifting a hammer and dog repellent which leads to his dismissal.