In this episode, we dive into two of California’s most disturbing true crime cases—each marked by deception, manipulation, and unimaginable brutality.

First, we uncover the dark legacy of William Bonin, the so-called "Freeway Killer." Behind the wheel of his van, Bonin prowled Southern California in the late 1970s, targeting young boys in a spree of abductions and murders that left communities paralyzed by fear. But the true horror? He wasn’t alone—he had accomplices.

Then, we turn to Rodney Alcala, a smooth-talking photographer who once charmed his way onto national television as a contestant on The Dating Game. Unbeknownst to the audience, he was already a serial killer. His trail of victims stretched across decades—and states.

Two predators. Two facades. One haunting question: how many lives were lost before anyone saw who they truly were?

Hit play to hear the chilling stories—and the twisted truths—behind these infamous killers.

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