Joseph James DeAngelo
Joseph James DeAngelo is a former police officer and notorious serial killer who was apprehended in 2018 for a series of murders and rapes committed in California between 1973 and 1986. His capture was significant as it marked one of the first successful uses of DNA genealogy in criminal investigations, leading to his conviction and life sentence.
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Joseph James DeAngelo was arrested and charged with multiple murders and rapes, identified through genetic genealogy.
Nancy Guthrie case: FBI uses genetic genealogy technology on DNA evidence
United States· 2026-02-18
The 'Golden State Killer', real name Joseph James DeAngelo, was arrested in California in 2018 after being identified through genetic genealogy.
Alleged NSW serial rapist charged at South Kempsey property with ‘Golden State Killer’ technology
Australia· 2026-02-11
Joseph James DeAngelo, known as the Golden State Killer, was arrested and charged with multiple counts of murder and kidnapping.
Preventing murder starts with understanding killers. These women – former FBI profilers - are unraveling their mindsUnited States· 2025-09-22
Former police officer and Golden State Killer Joseph DeAngelo was sentenced to life in prison in a decades-old case of a serial murderer and rapist.
Cold cases could be cracked in potential sale of 23andMe, expert saysUnited States· 2025-03-27
Joseph James DeAngelo, known as the Golden State Killer, was apprehended thanks to DNA genealogy research.
Polisen får snart använda dna för släktforskning
Sweden· 2025-03-03
