Joseph James DeAngelo
American serial killer and criminal
Born
November 8th, 1945
80 years ago
Category
Criminals
Country
United States
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Born in 1945, this individual gained notoriety as a serial killer and former police officer. Over several years, committed multiple murders, rapes, and home invasions across California during the 1970s and 1980s. Gained infamy under various monikers, including the Golden State Killer and the East Area Rapist. In 2018, arrested after DNA evidence linked to numerous cold cases led to identification. Following a lengthy court process, pled guilty in 2020 to 13 counts of first-degree murder and additional charges, receiving multiple life sentences without the possibility of parole.
Arrested in 2018 through DNA evidence
Pled guilty to 13 counts of murder in 2020
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