Dating Death ambient background
CinebyCineby
Dating Death backdrop

Dating Death

Dating Death
★ 5.6/10•2022•Crime•Documentary
Similars

The story of Rodney Alcala, who was infamous for his TV dating show appearance during his murder spree, and who was linked to 130 deaths.

David Harvey · Director

StatusEnded
LanguageEN
First Air DateOct 31, 2022

Episodes

Episode 1 - Episode 1E141m

Episode 1

Following the tumultuous times of the 1970s, this episode unveils how Rodney Alcala’s reign of terror spread from Los Angeles to New York. Looking into his appearance on “The Dating Game Show”, as Bachelor Number 1 in the midst of his killing spree.

Oct 31, 2022

Episode 2 - Episode 2E242m

Episode 2

After his early release in 1974 from prison, Alcala’s victim count continued to grow. Using his photography skills, Alcala was able to prey on both young women and children right across this trend- laden, fad-happy decade.

Oct 31, 2022

Episode 3 - Episode 3E341m

Episode 3

This episode takes a look at the federal investigation that uncovered a string of victims leading to Alcala’s arrest and the release of 120 photographs taken by Alcala to the public in 2010 that led to the identification of additional victims.

Oct 31, 2022

Actors

Rodney Alcala

Rodney Alcala

Self - 'The Dating Game Killer' (archive footage)

Recommendations

Conversations with a Killer: The Jeffrey Dahmer Tapes
Crime Scene: The Texas Killing Fields
America's Most Wanted
The Killing Season
Snapped
I AM A KILLER
Death of the Pastor's Wife
Evil Lives Here
Homicide Hunter: Lt Joe Kenda
Trust Me: The False Prophet
People Magazine Investigates
Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey
Killer Sally
Dateline
The Murders at Starved Rock
Jimmy Savile: A British Horror Story
Files of the Unexplained
American Monster
Worst Neighbor Ever
John Wayne Gacy: Devil in Disguise

Similars

Gap Dong
The Widower
Sveriges Största Konstkupper
Murder at the Cottage: The Search for Justice for Sophie
Mörderische Frauen – Töten aus Lust
Queen Mantis
Happy Face
The Witness
The Preppy Murder: Death in Central Park
Ermittler!
Under the Bridge
Shallow Grave
Cocaine Cowboys: The Kings of Miami
The Game: Towards Zero
Catch Me a Killer
Tunnel
A BUTTERFLY EFFECT –The Murder Analysis Team–
My Dirty Little Secret
Homicide Hunter: Lt Joe Kenda
Those Who Kill