Joseph James DeAngelo

Joseph James DeAngelo

criminal United States

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.

Born on Nov 08, 1945 (80 years old)

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Australia Australia: The 'Golden State Killer', real name Joseph James DeAngelo, was arrested in California in 2018 after being identified through genetic genealogy. 1

The Sydney Morning Herald: Alleged NSW serial rapist charged at South Kempsey property with ‘Golden State Killer’ technology

United States United States: 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. 1

Fox News: Cold cases could be cracked in potential sale of 23andMe, expert says

Sweden Sweden: Joseph James DeAngelo, known as the Golden State Killer, was apprehended thanks to DNA genealogy research. 2

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