Golden State Killer: 40-Year Manhunt

The Golden State Killer terrorized California for over a decade, committing at least 13 murders, 50 rapes, and more than 100 burglaries before vanishing into the suburbs—and eluding law enforcement for 40 years. Golden State Killer: 40-Year Manhunt is the definitive true crime podcast tracing the full arc of one of America's most chilling cold cases, from the first attacks in the 1970s to the landmark 2018 arrest of Joseph James DeAngelo using genealogical DNA evidence. Each episode dives deep into the investigative failures, the obsessed detectives who refused to give up, the survivor stories that shaped the case, and the forensic breakthroughs that finally brought justice. Drawing on court records, law enforcement interviews, and decades of investigative journalism, this series goes beyond the headlines to reveal the man nobody suspected and the communities forever changed by his crimes. Whether you're a longtime follower of the case or discovering it for the first time, this podcast delivers meticulous research, compelling storytelling, and sobering context. If you're drawn to investigations that combine criminal psychology, cold case detective work, and the cutting edge of forensic science, Golden State Killer: 40-Year Manhunt is essential listening. Subscribe now and follow the most consequential manhunt in California history.