The word is that the elusive Golden State Killer, responsible for 12 murders, 50 rapes, and 100 burglaries decades ago has finally been arrested.
He is the subject of
I'll Be Gone in the Dark, #1 on the New York Times best-seller list, written and researched by Patton Oswalt's late wife, who passed right before finishing and publishing the book.
I can't imagine the grieving process of losing a spouse, but knowing that this was her life's work, I imagine that today must feel incredible for him (and for all the family members of the long-forgotten victims).
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It's interesting that the guy is that old - most of the speculation that he was late teens/early 20s in the mid-70s when this began. This guy was close to 30 when the attacks started.
Over the last year or so between things like Michelle McNamara's book and a few documentaries, there's been a big renewed interest in the case. Given how long ago these attacks were, I didn't believe it would make a difference.
My GF maintained that the renewed interest would lead to an arrest. Looks like she was right! This guy was a real sicko and called many of his victims YEARS later to threaten them. Hopefully they can all achieve some sort of peace now
According to this the suspect was a cop at one point and also in the military. They have DNA so if this is him it can be easily proven.
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Over the last year or so between things like Michelle McNamara's book and a few documentaries, there's been a big renewed interest in the case. Given how long ago these attacks were, I didn't believe it would make a difference.
My GF maintained that the renewed interest would lead to an arrest. Looks like she was right! This guy was a real sicko and called many of his victims YEARS later to threaten them. Hopefully they can all achieve some sort of peace now
Watch Manhunt: Unabomber on Netflix if you haven't yet!
He is 100% DNA match. In other words, this is definitely the guy,
He is in custody and IS talking,
He was a police officer in Auburn, CA although was fired from this position after being caught shoplifting in 1979,
This means he was a member of law enforcement for all but one of the EAR attacks. After his dismissal from the force he escalated exclusively to murder, (with thanks to /u/ragnarockette for this clarification)
Was born in 1947 (possibly 1945), so would have been in the upper predicted age range (based on victim statements),
He has confirmed to LE that he was also the Visalia Ransacker (a B&E spree the pre-dated the main EAR attacks) Much disagreement was originally had as to whether the VR was or was not the EAR. Turns out he was!
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are big true crimes buffs and have been following this one for awhile.
Over the last year or so between things like Michelle McNamara's book and a few documentaries, there's been a big renewed interest in the case. Given how long ago these attacks were, I didn't believe it would make a difference.
My GF maintained that the renewed interest would lead to an arrest. Looks like she was right! This guy was a real sicko and called many of his victims YEARS later to threaten them. Hopefully they can all achieve some sort of peace now
Watch Manhunt: Unabomber on Netflix if you haven't yet!
I actually have watched it and enjoyed it a lot. Appreciate the suggestion!
he had no trouble breaking into houses with dogs, but I am not sure what exactly dog repellent is and how well it worked. If it was a pepper spray type thing, the residue would have still been on the dog hours later.
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Reading the replies to that vid, obne guy called it 9 months ago that it's an ex-Law Enforcement.
Also, the fact that the dogs had trouble tracking him is obviously because he used Dog Repellent which he shoplifted so there was no paper trail back to him
he had no trouble breaking into houses with dogs, but I am not sure what exactly dog repellent is and how well it worked. If it was a pepper spray type thing, the residue would have still been on the dog hours later.
One of the theories is that he sprayed himself with it so he couldn't be tracked (Since he usually left on foot or on a bike). That also explains why some victims claimed he had a funny smell to him
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BREAKING: Prosecutors say they used online genealogical sites to find DNA match for suspected California serial killer.
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BREAKING: Prosecutors say they used online genealogical sites to find DNA match for suspected California serial killer.
Someone mentioned on here not to long ago on a genealogy thread that the results weren't private. interesting