In this deeply unnerving episode of Among Monsters, host Damien Vale unpacks the twisted legacy of Rodney Alcala — a smooth-talking predator who smiled on national television while hiding a trail of blood and broken lives behind the lens of his camera. Known as The Dating Game Killer, Alcala blended into 1970s Hollywood with charm, intelligence, and a disarming wit. But underneath the smile was a monster. He raped, tortured, and murdered women and girls across the U.S., leaving behind a storage unit full of haunting photographs — some victims identified, many not. From his near-murder of 8-year-old Tali Shapiro, to his disturbing courtroom theatrics, and his chilling appearance on a hit game show at the height of his killing spree, Alcala represents one of the most terrifying examples of evil hiding in plain sight. Damien Vale guides listeners through this grim saga with vivid storytelling, forensic detail, and eerie reflection — because in the world of Among Monsters, charm… can be lethal.

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