Joseph James Deangelo
Serial Killer
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Description
See any errors? Let us know!Joseph James Jr. DeAngelo: The Golden State Killer
Overview
Joseph James Jr. DeAngelo, also known as the Golden State Killer, is a notorious American serial killer responsible for a series of heinous crimes across California between 1974 and 1986. DeAngelo's crime spree included at least 13 murders, 51 rapes, and 120 burglaries. He was finally apprehended in 2018 and pleaded guilty to his crimes in 2020.Crimes and Victims
- Claude Snelling - September 11, 1975 - Tulare County
- Katie and Brian Maggiore - February 2, 1978 - Sacramento County
- Debra Alexandria Manning - December 30, 1979 - Santa Barbara County
- Robert Offerman - December 30, 1979 - Santa Barbara County
- Cheri Domingo - July 27, 1981 - Santa Barbara County
Timeline of Crimes
DeAngelo's criminal activities spanned over a decade, with distinct phases marked by different nicknames given by the press:- Visalia Ransacker (1974-1976): DeAngelo committed numerous burglaries in the San Joaquin Valley.
- East Area Rapist (1976-1979): DeAngelo terrorized the Sacramento area with a series of rapes and burglaries.
- Original Night Stalker (1979-1986): DeAngelo's crimes escalated to include murders in Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Orange counties.
Victims
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See any mistakes? Let us know!Killer's Details
Joseph James
Deangelo
November 8, 1945 (age 79) Bath, Steuben County, New York, United States
≈5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Male
White
Golden State Killer, Visalia Ransacker, EARONS,[note 1], East Area Rapist, East Side Rapist, East Bay Rapist, Diamond Knot Killer, Night Stalker, Original Night Stalker
The Golden State Killers method involved meticulously planning and executing a series of burglaries, sexual assaults, and murders. DeAngelo targeted individuals in their homes, often breaking in before attacking his victims. His ability to evade law enforcement and change his tactics contributed to
Murder, Kidnapping
12 life sentences plus 8 years
13 murdered, 50 raped, 120 burgled
1973 - 1986
California
April 24, 2018
Corcoran State Prison (CDCR #: M4015) — Corcoran, California
07/03/2025
