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Sep 2025
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Rodney Alcala Part 1

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Rodney Alcala was an American serial killer and sex offender who was sentenced to death in California for multiple murders. Alcala has been conclusively linked to eight murders, but authorities suspect he could have killed over 100 people during his travels around the country.  Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the infamous serial killer Rodney Alacala. I ... Show More
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