Starring | |
Matt Murphy Gina Satriano Joan Renner Wendell Stradford Patt Morrison Brian Oxman Steve Mack Alan Duke Alan R. Warren Chris Camacho Jed Mills Morgan Rowan Tali Shapiro Sheila Weller Mike Metzger Martha Bashford Tom Lange Bruce Barcomb Patt Morrison Stefano Braccini Taranne Mayes Jed Miller Daniel Erramouspe | |
Broadcast | |
Sundance Now: 11/2/2022-11/16/2022 | |
Packager | |
Peninsula Television |
Dating Death (or Dating Death: The Rodney Alcala Murders) was a three-part documentary series that covers the disturbing history of Rodney Alcala who targeted his victims just by posing as a professional photographer.
Plot[]
Despite brutally killing at least eight women between 1968 and 1979, Alcala consistently evaded detection. He was finally captured after appearing on the then-popular reality show The Dating Game where he wound up winning a date with a contestant right amid his murder spree.
Episode Guide[]
Episode # | Date | Description |
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1 | November 2, 2022 | In 1968, Alcala flees Los Angeles after the rape and attempted murder of an 8-year-old, He then moves to New York and begins working at a summer camp. |
2 | November 9, 2022 | In 1977, posing as a successful photographer, Alcala hunts the streets for victims, killing multiple women. the next year, he goes on The Dating Game show. |
3 | November 16, 2022 | In 1979 on Huntington Beach, a young girl goes missing and is later found dead in a wooded area. The only lead is a sketch composite that resembles Alcala. |
Related Shows[]
The Dating Game
Three on a Date
Murder Made Me Famous: The Dating Game Killer
The Dating Game Killer
48 Hours Mystery: Rodney Alcala - The Killing Game
20/20: The Dating Game Killer
Woman of the Hour