The “Golden State Killer” was meticulous at his crime scenes over the course of a decade and in several cities, leaving scant evidence for police. Officials said that between 1976 and 1986, the Golden State Killer — also known as the “East Area Rapist” and the “Original Night Stalker” — carried out a campaign of shocking brutality, killing a dozen people and raping 45. [All we know about Joseph DeAngelo, the Golden State Killer suspect who became a suburban grandfather]DeAngelo is facing at least eight murder charges filed by prosecutors in three counties, according to court records. Among those is a charge for the death of Janelle Cruz, an 18-year-old raped and killed in Irvine, Calif., who was the last-known victim authorities attributed to the Golden State Killer. [She stalked the Golden State Killer until she died.

Source: Washington Post April 26, 2018 22:01 UTC