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Joseph James Deangelo
Serial Killer

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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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Confirmed Victims: (6)

Claude Snelling , Date of Death: 1975-09-11

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Killer's Details

firstname

Joseph James

lastname

Deangelo

born

November 8, 1945 (age 79) Bath, Steuben County, New York, United States

height

≈5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)

gender

Male

race

White

Nickname

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

convictions

Murder, Kidnapping

judgement

12 life sentences plus 8 years

victims

13 murdered, 50 raped, 120 burgled

years

1973 - 1986

states

California

caught

April 24, 2018

imprisonment

Corcoran State Prison (CDCR #: M4015) — Corcoran, California

Last Updated

07/03/2025

Joseph James Deangelo
Serial Killer

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Description

Joseph James Jr. DeAngelo: The Golden State Killer

Overview

Crimes and Victims

Timeline of Crimes

Victims

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Killer's Details

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Other Serial Killers

Joseph James Deangelo Serial Killer

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Description

Joseph James Jr. DeAngelo: The Golden State Killer

Overview

Crimes and Victims

Timeline of Crimes

Victims

Links to Additional Sources (10)

Killer's Details

Forum Posts (0)

Other Serial Killers

Joseph James Deangelo
Serial Killer