Rodney Alcala | Dating Game Killer

Rodney Alcala had an infamous appearance on a dating game in 1978. He won the date, but thankfully the women refused to go out with him. She trusted her instinct, thinking he was a creep. And she was right, as Rodney Alcala has a long list of crimes and victims.
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[@ThatChapter]

Thanks for watching everyone! Catching up with a certain couple next...

[@theSpiritofTamzin]

Certain couple? Hmmmm...

[@jamesbondd9371]

That Chapter keep up the great work!!

[@phillipec]

Pog

[@brianrobinson2289]

Hmmm I wonder

[@suryadas6987]

😎👍 I hope those two get the ultimate penalty. It's disgusting what they did to her children! If I'm right in guessing, that is. 🤔

[@w0mblemania]

"While the police were [giving an 8 year old victim] medical attention, Rodney managed to escape... he fled to New York, and enrolled in the NYU film school". Wow. Just... wow.

[@constantdarkfog49]

I can't believe Police let him just escape, that's crazy.

[@futile-evenings]

That was a turning point in his career

[@kelcastle7645]

How do you let a guy go free after finding him with a 8y girl on the floor in a pool of blood is beyond my mind!!!

[@MTWHIT]

@@kelcastle7645 There was only one cop who showed up at first and he busted down the door. He saw the girl and thought she was dead and started chasing him towards the back of the apartment when he heard the girl cough. So it was either keep chasing the guy or try to save her life.

[@kebas239]

@@kelcastle7645 Because if he chased him, the girl could have died. You might argue that by letting him flee that he might try to murder more people (which he did), but what was the cop supposed to do? He had to make a decision right away and he chose to try and save the child.

[@JacaboBlanco]

Man, crime back then was so easy. Dude was on the FBI most wanted list and all he had to do was use a fake name 😂

[@openyoureyesandseethefutur5802]

Your not kiidding crime was easier than ordering a hamburger at Burger King

[@DontreadPimpBoy]

@@openyoureyesandseethefutur5802 No...it wasn't and also shitty joke lol.

[@hiphopmessiah7216]

No shit. Guy didn't even cut his hair. All he did after being arrested 8 times was grow a mustache. 😂😂😂😂😂😅

[@tonypeppermint5329]

@@hiphopmessiah7216 Wow.

[@MJISA5]

Ricardo Bullefer - sending mixed messages...

[@bigjohnstudd6868]

“Who taught him how to use a camera? None other than Roman Polanski...who...uh...let’s move on” 😂😂😂

[@iona.1footinfront840]

Actually that really is amazing and I hate to say to but the photographs are amazingly good too and so poignant now

[@lonelypigeon7562]

he's like these young guys with cameras and pitching themselves to "ask a teen gal or even younger gal" to pose as a model for them......then, blackmail them and sexually assault them because they took pictures of the teens in sexual explicit ways.......

[@misfitbrit1989]

@@lonelypigeon7562 I've modeled before (not in sexually explicit ways) but you are spot on with that one unfortunately. I've heard horror stories from other women, been through my own horror story with a photographer who was a serial rapist (and attempted to blackmail models to avoid them going to the police). Happens with young, older, naive and sometimes even seasoned, published models wanting to help build portfolios of "new photographers". What a cautionary tale this is about the dangers of something as simple as art...its so sad.

[@CoExist64]

@@misfitbrit1989 I’m so glad you are ok, and even if you had modeled in those ways it wouldn’t make you less of a person :)

[@AriPicard]

Listening to this guy defending himself in court is like watching my child eating spaghetti one noodle at a time.

[@evergreen61]

Spot on!

[@gratefulgammy6909]

Lol...🤣😂

[@laceylewis6512]

😂 😂 this was funny! Not the story of course! RIP to all the victims 💕 My prayers are with their loved ones, and family! 🙏 ♥️

[@CoExist64]

Hahahaahaha, thank you for the much-needed laugh! Been watching new Shan’ann videos and needed to laugh badly

[@heidikhan5953]

Bahahahaha 😂🤣😂🤣😆🤣 Brilliant 👏

[@diabolikmitchell2960]

It's a shame they let him out of prison so early for the rape/assault of the 8 y.o. girl. There's no such thing as a rehabilitated serial killing pedophile.

[@nicolenotizieeamici]

I totally agree- no way they can be rehabilitated. Use these scums to test medical pharmas. And let innocent animals be!!! Test on convicted criminals.

[@ABRAsylum]

Couldn't agree more. Any charge of the sexual abuse of a child should carry a life sentence period. Pedophiles are the absolute lowest form of humans and have no place in our society and have forfeit their right to live.

[@hennessyali1235]

because he's white, and had the privilege

[@tartuffethesprywonderdog5883]

@@hennessyali1235 He's hispanic.

[@tartuffethesprywonderdog5883]

Ikr? Imagine letting a kidnapping rapist/attempted child killer go after less than 3 years. The people who let him out early should feel partly responsible for all the people he killed afterwards.

[@frankiejean6517]

When I graduated from Auburn High School in 1969 I told my dad what I wanted for my graduation gift was $50 and a bus ticket to California. He said no. Discussion over. Wise and loving dad he was.

[@gator9339]

California isn't that bad lol

[@Hanzey1966]

@@gator9339 1969.....

[@billtalker3843]

He’s a smart man! California sucks. It’s full of rapists and pedophiles under the guise of the “sexual revolution”. Perverts are protected by law there.

[@brandonmccomas5363]

@@gator9339 shit you guys have multiple serial killers every decade being captured lol I'm good too!!

[@chonkcat7362]

@@billtalker3843 Nah its pretty nice here if you have the money to afford it.

[@britth5333]

That neighbor deserved a hero award. I can’t imagine the terror his victims felt.

[@toallin5146]

How does it take so much time and effort to sentence to death a serial killer like this? It's honestly unbelievable.

[@pillettadoinswartsh4974]

A man who is his own lawyer, has a fool for a client.

[@boopthesnoot4465]

Nice saying. But most lawyers have fools for clients.

[@dalegribble5661]

@@boopthesnoot4465 lol

[@kennethjohnston9736]

Man who stand on toilet is high on pot...

[@metalli.queen13]

While that is true. Ted Bundy actually did a "great" job for himself, given the times back then. He was actually quite smart. I mean, he bought himself 10 extra years, on the grounds to "help" catch the Green River Killer.

[@tonypeppermint5329]

Yeah.

[@linat8268]

He reminds me of Bundy. He also loved the attention and embarrased himself in court.

[@DrPhil-kx3ci]

He was actually born in the same city as bundy and attended the same Highschool.

[@AJ-gn1qu]

@@DrPhil-kx3ci they did not go to the same highschool... Bundy went to Woodrow in Tacoma; i’m from here. Alcala grew up in Texas / Mexico. Then LA & NY.

[@germantennesseean8438]

@@DrPhil-kx3ci someone should have sent him to the ranch

[@DrPhil-kx3ci]

@@germantennesseean8438 he’s a serial killer. Ranch can’t fix that

[@starlightsparkles4697]

im sure both of the are having fun together In hell

[@jennymb9479]

Watching this I have to say that I usually feel quite depressed about my age and it upsets me that I’m ageing, after watching this i feel like i should be more appreciative, some of these girls didn’t even make it out of their 20s and it’s so sad that they never had the chance of life. Whenever I feel upset I’m going to think of them and be grateful. May they all rest in peace 🕊

[@willy565]

I wonder if the dating game lady was ever interviewed at a later time, about avoiding a killer.

[@lilmisspsychopathic6802]

Yeah she give an interview.

[@Buitre282]

I remembered watching that program when I was 20 years old, and he looks so normal, he was the devil in disguise

[@Buitre282]

Would you please tell me about that interview with that Lady, God saved her life

[@hamanamanama2263]

@@ServiceUnavailable me too

[@momsterzz]

This story is so overdone but I AM HERE for Mike’s version. That outfit wins the day!

[@al53790]

You took the words out of my mouth. So tired of Rodney. However, I love this channel.

[@Digitalhunny]

We get our 1st real look at how to make a bowtie look chic & classy. Thanks to Mike, a wonderful handsome trend has been _reborn._ 🤞💋🇨🇦

[@yummyjackalmeat]

Your mom's overdone ooooooh

[@nooneknows9545]

I think I’ve been living under a rock, never heard of this guy before.

[@bemoreravens]

Funny I was thinking the exact same thing! I saw he posted a new video saw it was Rodney alcala and was like damn but I’ll watch anyways

[@kjwsmother2647]

She’s literally the epitome of “ trust your intuition “

Facts!

[@Babziboo]

The whole poster child, sis.

[@henrysmith180]

I would love to see an interview of her talking about her reaction to finding out he's a serial killer

[@53subscribersnovideos35]

@Iwwy Iw Guys who look like Weird Al are not her type.

[@Rietto]

It's sad how many people will talk themselves out of trusting their instinct because they don't want to be 'rude' or 'weird', but those feelings are there for a reason. Your brain notices signs that your conscious awareness glosses over.

[@millsmami]

His answers on "The Dating Game" are soooo cringe.!! The other contestants must have been super weak if she chose Alcala over them..🥴

[@jessicaavery1080]

It was the 70s and a game show to boot. Cringe was a mainstay

[@millsmami]

@@jessicaavery1080 🤣🤣 but still..

[@SweetTooth8989]

The girl from the show most have been grateful she followed her instincts...

[@Phoenix_blue]

Hearing Rodney's growl, & say "the night time is when the good stuff happens" just so freaking creepy, so deviant.

[@domscards]

@Anne Hedonia She had weird questions and he had the answers that were popular with the audience so that can definitely pressure someone.

[@lazeruslong4842]

Anne Hedonia td

[@jamesmiller6217]

yeah, but you find it strangely attractive and a turn on, right?

[@daveidduha930]

@Tom Spencer one man said he was there and talked to rodney and rodney told him "i ALWAYS get my girl" and he didnt know it then, but now he knows that rodney was talking about killing them.

[@cecehedrick1253]

70s were really rapey

[@marissatuyls1666]

When he played the song in the courtroom it looked like a scene from the office

[@TheBlackSpiral]

That woman (stenographer, I think?) looked so uncomfortable.

[@Botaowata]

Yes!!! The zooming around

[@ArmaniTVWK]

Rodneys cousin just kidnapped a lady in our town Marissa! PLEASE LOCK YOUR DOORS! Hes seeking revenge for his cousin is targeting young women like yourself in your area 😩😔 PLEASE LOCK YOUR DOORS NOW! 😩🙏💔

[@whitestoneandy797]

It looked so fucking cringy

[@JackKellyBastardMan]

Considering the song is over 18.5 minutes long and obviously irrelevant, I wonder if he was trolling the courtroom. And Mike said Alcala took 5 hours to question himself. Makes me think he was trying to take as much of the court's time as possible.

[@BabsMinelli]

The fact that he’s still alive infuriates me.

[@lonelypigeon7562]

BM....he recently died.

[@dawncoe858]

Seen in the comments that he finally died July 24 of 2021 !

[@timterrell2554]

This didn't age well lmao or it did depending on your perspective 😂

[@sarahparsons5092]

He died on July 24th 2021

[@eh-i1841]

@@sarahparsons5092 and good riddance to vile rubbish.

[@MrBiggydicks]

When hes playing the song in the courtroom and the camera pans and zooms to different uncomfortable people it looks like it was taken straight out of a dark spin off of the Office

[@MrJenssen]

The hubris of this guy, appearing on the game show WHILE in the middle of a murderous spree. Classic psychopathic behaviour.

[@hoze1235]

cant stay away from the limelight

[@DrPhil-kx3ci]

He also morphed into an Indian chief

[@mattbastubee5255]

And yet he had the charisma and charm to win the date. Scary.

[@DrPhil-kx3ci]

@@mattbastubee5255 the girl declined the date after 5 mins alone with him.

[@mattbastubee5255]

@@DrPhil-kx3ci Yes thankfully for her. Had he charmed her enough in a place of his choosing, she would of been had. Probably as soon as she started to get the wrong vibe. I don't know how the other contestants acted, but he seemed creepy from his answers.

[@ogzombiebreakfast]

I love when the narcissism is so strong they can't help but represent themselves, bringing about their own doom. I feel so bad for the families who have to endure it, though.

[@renn200]

Same

[@marahbaker8615]

I wanted soooo bad for someone to knock his ass the hell out the entire time he questioned poor Robin's mother

[@multifandom2882]

That's creepy to say

[@MrJoecool9999]

When it was revealed that Robins mother brought a gun to court with the intention of shooting him - and she said that she felt Robin on her arm saying not to do it - that was truly heartbreaking - RIP Robin and all the other victims of this monster - God Bless their families and help them heal from their loss.....!

[@alfiona7951]

That quick slide through the photos of all those women was terrifying. I thought it was a montage of the year but when I realized that those were all victims, I froze.

[@laurahoward5426]

Not necessarily victims....that is what the Authorities want to know

[@samborley5402]

The most horrifying thing is that there are probably many, many more unidentified victims in those photos.

[@iamthemetalgod]

Everyone loves to talk about how smart and charming he was, what he really was is fucking lucky, the amount of times he should have been imprisoned and was let go by sheer luck is amazing.

[@bethhick6764]

I study criminology and honestly you’ve hit the nail on the head, personally I’m of the belief that there is no such thing as a “super intelligent” serial killer, there are just lucky killers, and sadly, inept police work in some cases. Combine that with the fact that the myth of the intelligent, high functioning killer is a very good excuse for lax policing and you have something that sadly won’t die out any time soon :( some very harrowing cases come from this, it’s very sad

[@YoYoItsHaylee]

Not luck. The bullshit, corrupt and disgusting actions of the US judiciary system. It’s a joke and the blood of those women are on their hands as well as his.

[@isuriadireja91]

NOT luck...but, the STUPIDITY of the american "justice" system.

[@JorJorBinksss]

The system is way worse in Europe for time spent for murder and so-called life sentences

[@benm5913]

@@JorJorBinksss Shhhhh. You can't say that. It's much more popular to say the US is the worst place in the world.

[@mrs.snyder2170]

Mike, you’ve outdone yourself this time. That intro was pure genius!! And thank you for showing the pictures at the end 😭 I have seen this covered so much, but no one else shows the pictures of the unknown victims 💔 You’re the best! Keep up the incredible work!

[@RD12732]

The 70s and 80s were scary times in L.A. Our schools frequently warned us about the serial killers, who happened to strike very close to our homes and schools. I've seen Alcalá's story many times over the years, but I just had to see your version, Mike. I always enjoy your unique way of presenting some of the worst homicide cases.

[@JamieR1988]

I have Borderline Personality Disorder and never once have I thought of hurting someone. People use these types of mental health problems to get away with crimes or make an excuse for them. Don't believe them.

[@daveyfgn]

Jamie Reid how do we know you haven’t killed or thought of killing???? Serial killers are extreme liars 🙃🙃

[@starcrysis23]

BPD are almost overly emotional, my mom has it and so did this chick I dated. Behaviorally challenged, yes, all killers? No. Same thing with this constant “she had BPSD so obviously she went psycho and killed herself in a ditch or a water tank” >.>

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

@Jamie Reid I think you are lying to yourself. I think _EVERYBODY_ has had fantasies about hurting somebody else, but normally, those fantasies don’t happen very often, and more so than that, hardly anybody ever acts upon it. There’s no shame in admitting that it’s completely normal to fantasize about hurting someone that has pissed you off or hurt you though!

[@jewlssirrom2093]

Being mentally insane can make you feel like killing over silly little things but not acting on theses erges is what keeps us sane and separates us from the insane

[@EspressoStreams]

Same hat. I'm severely Schizophrenic and Bipolar T1. I struggle for sure, but I don't hurt people. I freak out if I even emotionally bother someone. Not everyone is the same but for fucks sake, get help. If I can do it, it's possible. It's my responsibility to help myself and I know that. If I can do it others can too. People can do it and people that don't and use it as an excuse to cause harm have a lot more fucking wrong with them. Preach. I do get overemotional. I do overreact. I DO have to stop myself. I do go overboard. But god damn it, it CAN be controlled. You have to watch yourself. It's some of the hardest shit in the world but you can do it.

[@zachcochran343]

Oh man if mike starts dressing up like the time period of his cases it’s gonna make this show even better. And I didn’t think that was possible

[@sarahwarnock2707]

Yes pls! I didn't know how badly I needed this🤣

[@TenshiKisu]

Was amazing hahah

[@KanishQQuotes]

Unless he gets elvis sideburns, I'm not interested

[@tonypeppermint5329]

That would be great.

[@jessicamarie6611]

Mike, I've heard this story many times in many formats. You have absolutely outdone yourself. I cannot express how much this video means to victims and survivors alike. You are an amazing person that has a gift for telling the dark tales of true crime without being disrespectful. You are a star. Keep at it, I know I viewing this over a year after it was made. But I listen to you every day. You're helping in so many ways. Bless you.

[@gigiarmany4332]

that Bachlorette ladys instincts were SPOT ON.. you go girl👍🏾❤🔥

[@saralindy]

Robin Samsoe was my dads little cousin. I remember the first time he shared her tragic story with me. I was a freshman in high school and ever since then I’ve be been fascinated with true crime and psychology (this channel is a pleasant new find for me!) Although Alcala put my family through hell with so many years in court, I just feel so proud of Tali Shapiro for finding strength to testify against him and bringing justice to so many young girls/woman. My last hope is that more victims of his can be identified through his photography and some solace be brought to their families❤️

[@mageochagainbrochtuarach1176]

You should also check out JCS Criminal Psychology on youtube!

[@Veruska75]

And check out Dr. Todd Grande!

[@Veruska75]

Sara Lindstrom, I am so sorry for the trauma this deranged freak of nafure caused you and your family, and relatives. I don't know how they let him play insane songs and question the victim's, whome HE made a victim, Mom. I am not at all sure I could have restrained myself and/or others from really hurting him. But like she said, she had those plans but felt Robin's hand held her back. Take care and lots of love from Finland!

[@gabbiehannahsmentalbreakdo3887]

Your dads cousin was a beautiful little girl.....I apologize for what happened prayers for you and your family ♥♥♥♥♥

[@anibalfuentes531]

@@mageochagainbrochtuarach1176 i wach that one too! Love it! Gives you more professional teaching

[@3minutes374]

After Rodney played that song in court, I would have tacked on extra torture chargers.

[@theblackbaron4119]

Indeed, I'm pretty sure that there is specifically something in the 4th Geneva convention about tourture and watcrimes

[@existentialcrisis8321]

@Teena Courtney He was rubbing it in the faces of the victims. Pretty damn awful.

[@polarbearsrus6980]

LMAO!!!🤣

[@memawknowsbest4978]

I don't know why he chose to play it in court, but Alice's Restaurant is a comedic classic and a Thanksgiving tradition for me. The full title is Alice's Restaurant Massacree, and it's basically an anti Vietnam War song by Arlo Guthrie with a lot of references to Thanksgiving, law enforcement, and the draft/induction and physical required for military service. Really nothing that would relate to a case involving the rapes and murders of 5 girls and women, and certainly nothing that would convince a jury that someone was innocent of such crimes. Which I'm sure he wasn't.

[@ladycheyne5607]

It's better than the shite on tik tok🤷🏿‍♀️

[@ricasbloggingtells1076]

Mike -He's in his 70s, and now has dementia Playback "I'm called the banana..." 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 omg that took me out. Way to brighten up a dark ass story.

[@samuelmiller7987]

Rodney Alcala died today of natural causes in prison. So, no big loss.

[@MrSpectacles]

NO WAY

[@lonelypigeon7562]

there is no cemetary plot in the US to bury him..............so, its the amazon forest or landfills

[@ES11777]

Oh thank goodness

[@lottamiles5510]

So The Dating Game didn’t vet their contestants.

[@veronicagray2322]

Well they didn't know he was mad

[@rfross771]

Pre internet so way harder I'm sure

[@melissajacobs5822]

Tindr in the 70's 😂

[@n3v3rg01ngback]

It was the 70s. People didn’t even wear socks.

[@melissajacobs5822]

@@n3v3rg01ngback lmfao

[@UnderTheTableGremlin]

The fact that he got away with so many crimes infuriates me. Not just with him, but with the system that was that lenient.

[@swankybutters8371]

The mother wanting to shoot him... I totally understand.

[@julielevinge266]

Hard to understand how he was let go so often! But we know better now nonces don’t ever get rehabilitated!! They are what they are & when caught if you can eliminate them that’s the best thing you can do, just wish police could have just shot him dead whilst he was escaping!!!

[@hollyw9566]

In the U.S., if you're attractive and articulate, you can literally get away with murder . . . for quite awhile, anyway.

[@hgonz14]

The fact that he got a job with the LA times while having a dangerous felony on his record speaks volumes

[@macklinillustration]

Seeing all those people at the end, just knowing that they could be his unknown victims, it's sickening.

[@stevebob240]

Wtf, I was watching this right when I saw that he died.

[@mariagabrielle6383]

ME TOO!

[@roleplayingpain4349]

How did he even get on that show? He is clearly only a tree out of 10

[@alison4316]

🌳

[@mykhalable9433]

I'm glad I'm not the only person who notices his 'turdy's and trees'

[@earthcrawler1159]

God the tree thing is so old! How many more times!! Your not funny!

[@emilyhofland8219]

@@luanameyer6679 it's crazy to me... Cause that's how you talk on a radio... But I don't think that's why he does it.

[@HalfdeadRider]

@@mykhalable9433 turdy tree n a turd

[@ThatHippyDuck]

Makes me sick how many times he was let off. I don't trust the u.s. judicial system.

[@jllemin4]

Which is worse? To imprison an innocent man for life or risk letting a guilty man walk free?

[@mmajeed2855]

@@jllemin4 in cases like these the answer is to let a guilty man walk free

[@JohnjOcampo]

It boils my blood, they probably do more good than bad but that dosen't mean they shouldn't be responsible for the bad doings which they ultimately do get away with because no one can hold them accountable. Fucked up system we are all born into.

[@MrJenssen]

This was back before the states communicated properly between each other, same reason Ted Bundy got away for so long. And the system wasn't prepared for these sorts of sexualized serial killers, as it was basically not something that happened before these times. At least to the knowledge of the public. It's not really a fault of the system today.

[@-8h-]

You should check the date on this...

[@marilyn1228]

I hated the 60's as a young teenager. Hated the clothes, the hairstyles, the ugly men and their idea of handsome looks. Just looking at him makes my skin crawl, esp. seeing his unrelenting ego.

[@cant_touchthis69]

Well apparently all those women that he fucked then killed would disagree.

[@monot00nz]

"Was none other than Roman Polanski. Who... Uhh... Let's move on." 😂

[@katrabbit]

I'd just like to mention how gross it is that almost every game show host through the 60s&70s basically made the women *and* children kiss them on the lips. Just wanted to leave that thought there.

[@Tracymmo]

Richard Dawson! Blech!

[@KanishQQuotes]

Penicillin was in good supply those days

[@anthonysisneros9501]

How could nobody see anything wrong with that in those days? sick!

[@Sarah-py8bz]

Kat Rabbit I can’t remember his name but there’s that one guy who would flirt with the moms to get them comfortable, then kiss their daughters. I remember seeing a video where little girls keep saying “no I don’t want to kiss you” then he’d try and like sneak attack kiss them on the show. Ugh

[@Sarah-py8bz]

Found his name. Fergie Olver

[@jennifercordova7229]

Has it ever worked out for a serial killer when they act as their own attorney?

[@jay_bro8113]

It works out for society.......lol

[@doctorthirteen5727]

Nope. It doesn't work because the "hey look at all the people I didn't kill" defense is shite.

[@jermdogg1185]

yeah " some of them did get death penalty.... 🤣🤣😂

[@jay_bro8113]

@@doctorthirteen5727 it works out because they bury themselves idiot, use your brain before you reply.

[@cherryvoid5238]

Did he really think playing that song was gonna be helpful? yeah good idea!

[@HailDanielle]

Can we just applaud the stranger that followed him and called the police?! What a hero

[@johndavis9432]

A true monster.Why is he still alive since he's been sentenced to death and his guilt has been proven beyond any doubt? And I bet that he killed a lot more women than the seven he was convicted of killing.

[@lonelypigeon7562]

john.....he has since died, news posted on July 25, 2021

[@johnmcmanus2447]

California doesn't do death penalty anymore from my understanding. But he died a few months ago, apparently. Good riddance.

[@johndavis9432]

@@johnmcmanus2447 He did die a few months ago.I'm glad that he's gone,but it would have been better if he had gotten the needle instead,

[@jerseytomato100]

He died, yes, but peacefully, in his sleep. Not in the gas chamber like he was supposed to.

[@johndavis9432]

@@jerseytomato100 Actually he was supposed to be executed by lethal injection,but I get your point.

[@alison4316]

I always knew he was _on_ the show, but I never knew she refused! Women's intuition!

[@Digitalhunny]

Never _ever_ ignore your gut feelings. Even men have it sometimes. Stay safe everybody. 🤞

[@marthasalter405]

I heard on another program that almost as soon as she met him in person on the show, she was weirded out and backed away. I bet, wherever she is, she is thanking her lucky stars.

[@potdragon8091]

Not intuitive enough to not choose him in the first place though.🤔

[@paxsmile]

Pot Dragon she didn’t have enough info as to make a decision until she put the whole package together. Once she had him present she did.

[@ishfarahmed3684]

He had made her an offer that she could refuse. If you know you know😉

[@Novakane78]

I remember when I was a kid I was taught never ride with strangers - when I was 11 this car with a male and female pulled up to me when I was walking home - the female knew my name and asked me if i needed a ride - I had no clue who she or the guy was and I kept refusing - they both kept saying they knew my parents - I kept refusing - and walked home - come to find out they did know my mom and they came to the house and told them how I refused to get into the car with them and how they thought it was funny and admirable that I wouldnt get in the car with them

[@Jen-cc9xk]

Similar story for me. My uncle always picked me and my cousin up from school but one day he sent one of his in-laws and the in-law's wife. I refused to get in the car even though my cousin said she knew them. They had to find a public phone and let me talk to my mother before I got into the car, lol. Even then I was worried all the way home. I must have been about seven.

[@gator9339]

A similar thing happened to me except a guy in his van pulled up to me and my friend as we were walking home and he asked us if we wanted candy but I remember my mom telling me never get into a strangers car. My friend accepted and went into his van and they drove off, the next day my friend came by my house and showed me all the candy that strange guy gave him. That could've been me!

[@scottstewart5784]

@@gator9339 How did his butt feel though?

[@joeakaprolifik7735]

Scott Stewart 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Tracymmo]

Same thing happened to me when I was six and walking home alone (1973). Turned out to be someone my mom knew, but Mom was glad I did the right thing.

[@LiveFreeOrDie2A]

It never ceases to amaze me how easily sexual predators/serial killers gain access to their victims who willingly happily participate in the initial phases of their own destruction simply by appealing to their vanity. For some reason women cannot resist it. Telling a woman she could be a model and you want to photograph her is like telling a small child you have candy. Both brains are underdeveloped and easily manipulated.

[@oldskool1977]

*WOW!! Mike, that was a **_completely_** different intro, my goofy friend! LOVED IT!!!*

[@janaharvey550]

Wow 3 years for doing that to a child. It still astounds me what some men just get away with in this world.

[@nicolenotizieeamici]

Why such light sentences???? Makes you think... while for marijuana people gets 10 years etc

[@janaharvey550]

@@nicolenotizieeamici yeah no amount of drug offenses could equate to what this sick f@#* did yet people get in more trouble for less. This world is ass backwards.

[@janaharvey550]

@bob morane go away bob🙄

[@donnanoe6736]

Judges should know by now that sexual deviants can not be cured. It has been proven time and again.

[@janaharvey550]

@@donnanoe6736 yep agreed

[@missmgmnt]

That dating game clip is so cringe... everything about it.

[@hearanecho]

Seems unrealistic that people even acted like that lol

[@lizbrown7232]

If it's any comfort to you, a lot of us back then thought it was cringe-making too.

[@dukstedi]

Shao Lin Monk ugck. it dint even work as a “smooth one”

[@elizabeths4371]

I have to wonder what it was about him that appealed to the woman in the first place!? He was Awful on stage so he must have been even Awfuller afterwards in the green room, however I'm so glad that her spidey- senses FINALLY kicked back in!

[@chrismadison7276]

Agreed, but him playing that song in court was even worse I’d say. I was embarrassed for anyone who had to sit through that.

[@MsKodyb]

as a single widow with 3, alone now almost 8yrs, its for these reasons i am alone , too scared to meet a new person in my, our, lives

[@FlameFlickers]

Just trust your judgement and you'll be fine. You're a true crime fan so you should be well equipped to spot warning signs!

[@wagniak]

I find myself saying “give it a goo” haha I love how he talks it’s so cute

[@_s_4412]

Pretty crazy how someone can be sentenced to death a trillion times, and still be alive 40 something years later 🤔

[@MarillSweatshirt]

Because executions are "too expensive".

[@theblackbaron4119]

@@MarillSweatshirt I would have personally shelled out the cash for a bullet. Life is cheap.

[@AndrewPureMI]

No kidding

[@AndrewPureMI]

@@MarillSweatshirt I'll do it for free no questions asked

[@jameshyde4670]

Just make the method less expensive. A lifetime in prison costs money too.

[@anniea683]

The pictures are just heartbreaking because you don’t know if some of them were victims as well. Haunting.

[@Tracymmo]

@A Tangerine So sorry that you went through that. These days it's often kids who've aged out of foster care.

[@grandshogunrobo927]

so each photo was a actual missing girl? like none of them where survivors? Real question.

[@earthynomad7160]

@A Tangerine what a demonic society. Thank god am not Christian.

[@anniea683]

GrandShoGunRoBo I think some were randoms he didn’t assault...or at least kill. But a lot of them were victims. Woman who went missing that no one knew about. Hence releasing the photos

[@grandshogunrobo927]

@@anniea683 aw got cha ya thx :)

[@LT-hg7fc]

Many of these cases I've heard about but watch it here because I love to hear your spin! Can't stop laughing!

[@lerynbaker]

I appreciate how you put clips in that are probably difficult to find! I really appreciate your videos!

[@Monika-bc3dq]

Not to talk down on the videos, because he's doing a great job, but you would be surprised how many of these materials are very easily accessable on the internet. You can literally just on KZbin find the Toy-box killer's tape, that his victims were forced to listen when they woke up in his "toy box", or you can see uncensored pictures of grotesquely posed dismembered victims of Jeffrey Dahmer (wouldn't recommend either)... There's so many things in the reach of a simple search it's actually quite shocking...

[@EspressoStreams]

If that woman did shoot him, honestly-- I couldn't have blamed her. At all. I think I would have done the same as a mother. Shes stronger than me just for being able to stop herself. I hope she's doing okay. I really do.

[@lulaz77]

I literally got goosebumps when she said she didn't because she felt her daughters hand stopping her. I believe that is the only reason she didn't shoot him. Her daughter didn't want her mum to go to prison for that peice of shit 😭

[@kylieisahazard5805]

The hubris of this guy, appearing on the game show WHILE in the middle of a murderous spree. Classic psychopathic behaviour.

[@Jacketsfan96]

@@kylieisahazard5805 You literally copied and pasted this for likes.

[@natamaral141]

@Espresso Me too.

[@EspressoStreams]

@@siavalu6788 The same damn thing if he's protecting his family in the same situation.

[@KaIyptos]

I love how you mentioned him using different voices when questioning himself. Unbelievable, but many people seem to skip over that chilling detail.

[@kpzcbttp]

All those women are so beautiful. What a crying shame that they are gone.

[@sidni.d5989]

Yes. So sad, regardless of how attractive they were. They didn't deserve to die :(

[@daramji2]

That is an odd statement.... What does beauty have to do with it. They are human beings that didn't deserve to die. Your thoughts are a bit off like this dude Rodney.

[@nikolaibeckel1071]

@@daramji2 he’s just saying that it’s a factor that makes it sadder, it would still be sad if they were ugly just it’s sadder due to the fact that they could’ve gone on to be models

[@Thoriphas]

Inhumane torture should be allowed and restated on subjects like him, and I doubt that it would even be enough to scratch the surface to make up for what he did do to all those poor families and wonderful wonderful girls.

[@raebookworm4013]

I think medical testing would be a good idea, let the rest of their days be for the furtherment of science and medical frontiers. That way they can finally be good for something more than compost.

[@LoveeeJonesss]

Him playing that song honestly looked like a scene from The Office.

[@presley521]

Of Luxe especially with that camera work.. I was waiting for someone to make a Jim face.

[@janetwestwood9194]

A Tim face 🤣☝🇬🇧

[@lightspeed388]

That was really very thoughtful to show those pictures at the end of the video Mike, well done mate.

[@chicagogirl8173]

Actually, when I was a year and half old I remember seeing my parents cringe watching that episode of the dating game. The cringe was so strong, it became one of my first memories.

[@amg8497]

I’ve heard this story a few years ago and debated even watching it again but I know how you do your videos and how thorough you present them … Not disappointed! …. 👍

[@ronniet.f.3791]

Me too

[@keithdevlin1]

Rodney Alcala: "Ya know, I think I'll just represent myself!" *Reads: 'How I defended myself and got the death penalty' by Ted Bundy*

[@polarbearsrus6980]

LMAO!!!

[@darklord884]

I know he doesn't look that creepy during the Dating Game segment (it's actually scary how friendly and charming he looks if you don't know what he did) but imagine the thoughts of the other two guys in hindsight: "Yes, I lost to a serial murderer on a dating game."

[@jt8162]

Great job Mike. It was nice of you to show all the photos at the end, that alone must have taken a lot of work.

[@madeleinegriffith5954]

My mother lived in the valley at this time and was almost a victim of his. She met him at her parents' dinner party (she was 13-15 years old) where he introduced himself as a photographer and took her picture. He gave her his number and they made plans later that week to go Halloween costume shopping. She went with him and says everything was okay until he started driving her home and started getting creepy and handsy. He parked the car a few blocks from her house and she only escaped because her father's girlfriend was walking the dog and saw her in the car.

[@Liciablyth]

What a lucky escape. Horrible to think what might have happened.

[@madeleinegriffith5954]

@@Liciablyth I wouldn’t be here...she didn’t even know he was a murderer until seeing an article with photos trying to identify possible victims years later

[@niah1978]

God Bless 🙏🏾🤍

[@Liciablyth]

@@madeleinegriffith5954 I am glad she and you made it!

[@markmike7933]

Why was a girl that young allowed to go on a date with a guy with a car alone? Pop had a girlfriend, huh? I guess mom and dad were too busy with themselves.

[@sandrabarnhouse672]

You are the absolute BEST! You never disappoint.

[@fricku]

i'm loving the bowtie even if it was a gag. it looked good on you 🔥🔥

[@leonalcavelli8304]

No it didn’t.

[@EM33700]

Alcala: "This will convince them not to kill me". Jury: *snaps fingers* "Death penalty."

[@gator9339]

Would've been funny if Thanos was part of the jury 😆

[@ff6girl]

About darn time. Lol

[@tomsinter2869]

I seem to remember a friend of one of the girls in the pictures recognized her and they were able to date it, blowing Alcala's alibi out of the water and place him at the beach the day Robin Samsoe went missing. I didn't know the girl he won the date with on the show declined the date, extremely wise choice on her part, probably saved her own life. Fresh perspective once again Mike!

[@Who_knows_me]

Just when u thought there were no more episodes..BOOM!! THANKS MIKE

[@Dihechuwa]

Given the fact that this guy has been beyond over sensationalized I have to give credit to Mike for the well done coverage. Good job!

[@MrCovenantkiller]

Rodney: I dare you to give me the death penalty Jury: Bet Rodney: *surprised pikachu face*

[@lonelypigeon7562]

natural causes took your life, now......be a good slave to your master Lucifer and Pazuzu....

[@pandap5061]

Wanted by the FBI "hmm what TV show should I go on first" 😂😂

[@marys3127]

panda p - just goes to show how full of themselves they are.

[@pandap5061]

@@marys3127 tm g

[@spraakkanon]

"We're going to have a great time together Sharol."

[@seakelp15]

I’ve watched other channels who cover this case very well but I wanted to hear your weird jokes and commentary. You do cover your cases well and are very entertaining at the same time!

[@mcimon91]

Seeing all those photos of his potential and probable victims is the most disturbing I find. Goes to show you just how vulnerable women are in this world.

[@angrypossumsx1259]

That monster doesn’t deserve to live out his life in a nice comfy cell with 3 hot meals a day and all the rest. Anyone who has experienced near death suffocation or drowning knows the agony, terror and panic it induces. Imagine having that done to you over and over again until you long for death. Perhaps a daily dose of waterboarding is in order to remind this evil bastard what he did to so many innocent women and girls.

[@mattfunk6268]

Prison isn't a comfy place lol

[@ashleygallo6265]

Prison sucks the food is horrible, you only get to change your clothes twice a week, and if you're a child rapist you in for really bad time by the other inmates.

[@clivewilson2842]

You obviously never had a near death experience then as it's one of the most peaceful, blissful, at peace, at one with the universe that you can never possibly understand unless you experience it yourself.. sure the act of being strangled ext isnt nice obviously but the actual feeling when passing over is amazing

[@ashleygallo6265]

@@clivewilson2842 actually i have i was in icu on a respirator after a suicide attempt idk what that has to do with this tho. And i felt nothing. It wasn't blissful or scary. Neither.

[@clivewilson2842]

@@ashleygallo6265 well I'm sorry but you didn't experience true near death experience.. everybody who has all say the same about how serine, calm ext ext they felt.. I'm not trying to belittle you or say what you thought was a near death experience was nothing, obviously it must of been a horrible experience for you, I to suffer from real depression so trust me I know the pain you feel.. can I ask, did you see the great light I'm your experience with your voice calling you to it or maybe a loved one passed away calling you to it?

[@lovingmayberry2000]

Girls/women, TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS! Don't be afraid to scream and fight like mad!! Thanks, Mikey, for the upload.

[@aleksandragosteva8423]

Hi from 2023! This episode of That Chapter is officially my favorite. Mike, your costume, the way you tell the story, all the details - shef's kiss

[@VsLeo1]

Those photos at the end had me in tears. They should be made into a book, to honor them. :(

[@davehulland152]

looking real dapper Mike, hope you're having a great day and staying safe

[@ThatChapter]

You too Dave!

[@juliemartinezalfie]

Great opening Mike as always !

[@rosiebuckley3575]

@@ThatChapter brilliant upload thanks to you from Offaly Ireland 🙌

[@lizs9345]

Just getting into That Chapter, and am discovering things. Love the show and the intro outfit

[@ronelllambert2040]

That song in court.......The DA smiled! (Don’t blame him)

[@SandiByrd]

It always amuses me that these sociopaths want to represent themselves. This just proves they are crazy - they GENUINELY believe they can outsmart anyone. Even the courts.

[@1989Ezal]

He wanted the spotlight i think.

[@jakefoster5611]

They don't believe they can outsmart the courts in most cases. They just want the attention. It's to make people think they think they can outsmart the courts. To force people to look at and listen to them.

[@jeanmarc7563]

He might instead, actually be a psychopath

[@sunshinyday1901]

They are not insane, just think they are more intelligent and entitled than everyone else.

[@DontreadPimpBoy]

Sandi you don't know what you're talking about.

[@amandahudson431]

Can imagine the lady from the game when that hit the news!

[@damagecontrol7]

she probably did another unnerving impression.

[@bekkiwampler9016]

Bullet : DODGED.

[@strangesoren2694]

Loved how you opened this one. Great video.

[@davidhutchinson5233]

When the Mother said, she felt her daughter touch her arm...Jesus...that made me cry.

[@horrortackleharry]

I know it was 1978, but you'd think a TV dating show would exercise SOME basic background screening. Like, a guy who'd spent several years in prison for kidnapping a child.....

[@JazminDaneen]

Factsssssss

[@lifegoeson1007]

Exactly

[@piFFD513]

That sounds good and all but your talking 40+ years ago. No internet. Hard to get a background check

[@jason2089]

like googled him or accessed sealed police records? How were legal or illegal background checks done in 1978.

[@Dontbelieve9]

Hollywood knew but they didn’t care... they just thought he was in the biz already

[@susannegriffin8323]

Is it me, or does the picture taken when he was older look like he could be Charles Manson’s brother(or twin)?

[@NASkeywest]

Rodney was taught about photography by Roman Polanski. Charles Manson and the Family killed Romans wife/ the Manson murders happened. Manson said that, “they were not innocent, they were into kiddie prn.” Rodney photographed and kidnapped young girls. Roman is a convicted rapist now. There are no coincidences, they worked together.

[@Kuntness]

I thought the same thing. I actually thought it was Manson, in the thumbnail 😐

[@missEvaMarie58]

Susanne Griffin I was thinking that too! Bundy, Ramirez, and Manson.

[@davidhanson4909]

@@NASkeywest I have it on good authority that they ALL liked pizza. Coincidence? I think not!

[@thecatatemyhomework]

I think it is Manson in the photo.

[@Tat2dGothic]

O.M.F.G.... Mike you win outfit of the year, I love it

[@cd5sircoupe]

I've heard this story dozens of times, but this one goes way further in depth than any of the other stuff I've seen cover it.

[@afr2121L]

I've watched you for like a year now. And yesterday, I put your video on hold, because I went to the bathroom. And my boyfriend was like '' he didn't start yet but you will get in time'' i was like... '' NO. I have to hear ''heeeey you and welcome...my name Is Mike'' and he was like ..what?? why??? i was like. yeah... ok. don't even ask. LOL

[@kathedison3887]

Right Mike's talking to you.. lol I'm say way.. he deserves so many more subs.. I found him about year ago too.. and seen everyone plus watched some more than once. I just luv his sense humor and he seems like chill dude. Much luv Nashville, tn Katie..