About this episode

Paul Holes discusses the investigation of the East Area Rapist and the Golden State Killer, detailing the challenges faced by law enforcement.

The crimes move north, and a new name emerges: the East Area Rapist. Paul Holes explains how the offender’s behavior changed after Visalia, how early attacks in the Sacramento area unfolded, and how investigators struggled to understand whether they were dealing with a new offender or just someone who had evolved. As the crime spree expands, Paul begins to unpack one of the most disturbing facts of the case: Joseph DeAngelo was a police officer. Want to hear the entire series right now? Join Super Duper Fam at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠smalltowndicks.com/superfam⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for access to the full ad-free binge feed, and use promo code GSK for your first month free. What is Chasing the Golden State Killer with Paul Holes? This is a 10-part limited series from Small Town Dicks, Paul Holes tells the full story of his 24-year pursuit of the Golden State Killer. Across ten episodes, Paul joins Yeardley, Dan, and Dave for a firsthand account of one of the most significant cold case investigations in American history. From the early crimes of the Visalia Ransacker to the East Area Rapist attacks, the Southern California homicides, and the DNA breakthrough that finally identified Joseph DeAngelo, Paul walks…

People in this episode

Hosts: Yeardley, Dan, Dave

Guest: Paul Holes

Topics covered

• true crime
• cold case investigation
• law enforcement
• criminal behavior
• historical crimes

Keywords

• Golden State Killer
• East Area Rapist
• Paul Holes
• Joseph DeAngelo
• cold case
• true crime
• law enforcement
• investigation

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Small Town Dicks, Audio 99

Books & works: Chasing the Golden State Killer

Places: Sacramento, Southern California, Visalia

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