He was the phantom who terrorized California for over a decade—breaking into homes, tying up couples, raping over 50 women, and murdering 13 people.

In this episode of Voltage & Villains, we take you deep into the disturbing methodology of the Golden State Killer. From how he stalked his victims and prepped their homes, to the chilling control he exercised once inside—we walk through his crimes in detail.

Then we shift focus to the decades-long investigation, how detectives connected the dots across jurisdictions, and how one citizen sleuth—Michelle McNamara—breathed new life into a cold case with a single name.

Her work led to one of the most shocking arrests in true crime history.

If you’re into true crime deep dives, twisted minds, and real justice, buckle up. This is the story of the Golden State Killer.