Meet the New “Ted Bundy”: The Chilling Story of an Unknown Serial Killer

The film that caught some attention on Netflix in late October, “A Woman in the Game,” transports us to 1970s Los Angeles. As a series of murders make headlines, a young woman aspiring to be an actress, played by Anna Kendrick, and a serial killer intersect during an episode of the show “The Dating Game.”

This serial killer is Rodney Alcala. While the film briefly touches on his backstory and some of his crimes, the real story is even more horrific. Alcala, who is believed to have killed at least 130 men, women, and children, has been dubbed by the media and experts as the “new Ted Bundy,” a psychopath who inspired the character Buffalo Bill in “The Silence of the Lambs.”

In this latest podcast episode of “This is a True Story,” we delve into how this Texas native evolved into a ruthless criminal: from his exemplary academic record to his time in the military and his nationwide manhunt, we cover everything you need to know about Rodney Alcala, still considered one of the worst American serial killers to date.

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