Listener discretion advised. Sensitive topics including: rape, sexual assault of a minor, mutilation and murder.
When you think of a game show you think of funny answers, exciting times and unforgettable memories. What do you think you’d do if you got matched with a guy who seems normal at first? What if you found out he enjoyed photography and seemed to have pretty normal life. But what about if he gave you a bad feeling after meeting face to face? What if you found out he’s a serial killer? Join in this week where we discuss Rodney Alcala’s heinous crimes, and how he landed on “The Dating Game” as a convicted rapist.
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