Golden State Killer Case

The Golden State Killer was a notorious criminal in California who committed a series of rapes and murders between the 1970s and 1980s. Initially known as the East Area Rapist, he was later linked to killings in Southern California. The case went cold for decades, frustrating investigators and victims' families. In 2018, advancements in genetic genealogy led to the identification of the suspect, former police officer Joseph James DeAngelo, who was arrested and later pled guilty to multiple charges. This case highlighted the power of modern forensic techniques in solving historical crimes.