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Man, bless that good Samaritan who just felt something wasn't right and took initiative. And bless that officer who chose to break protocol to save a young girl's life.
Yes but then more girls were killed, why didn't more police come n y didn't the nan help himself not wait 4 police or come with police n help girl while police chases that beast but ofcourse its no1s fault n amazing sad words dat it changes u but never owns u, n yes sadly for giv tax money u get more sentemces than the worst sin murder but u naw hu is helping dem n he is whete he deserves while the beautiful innocent pure girls r home in heaven with Jesus 🙏
@@VV-hb7uj The "samaritan" feared he may have had a weapon which would have doomed him and the little girl. It's amazing the Policeman got there in time to save her. Other more mature females, were entranced by his looks and his affable-appearing attention. I think this is partially due to the manner in which women in our society are conditioned. Thank God, that the woman on the TV show had the clarity to recognize his evil.
We must be our brothers' keepers. May God help all the victims, their families and all affected and give them peace and strength to overcome these evil acts 🙏
I blame the first judge. Even if the EIGHT YEAR OLD didn’t want to testify there’s an office who caught him in the act and a witness who saw him go into the house with the child. What more evidence do you need???? The justice system will faster give someone 100 years in prison for fraud than someone who violently attacks the most vulnerable, woman and children. It’s disgusting
Think of the teenagers sent to prison for years and years for a joint. They are still inside and killers are released for" good behavior "????? Messed up is not the word!!!
Around 1999 i had talking my 2,yr son to enjoy the beach a man came up to me and said he was a photographer and post picture for vacation magazine around the world and that he already took the photos of me my son and aak was ok he used my photo and he would need a signature to use the photos i already thought it was wierd so i told him yes go ahead i signed a fake name there were ppl around so i wasn't scared but i did stay very aware if my surroundings i was only 24 and though i was smart enough to not further engage with him i was nieve and wondered if he was telling the Truth i also asked if i could see the photo he said its on film so i couldn't he didn't try to get me to see pictures at later time etc but he might ask for my phone number he could contact me later to see them think he wanted address and phone number but i wouldn't give that information realize now i should called police Rhode Island
I used to work n the Texas prions. At the time, they wouldn’t allow us to read inmates records because they thought it would create a harsh idea about those inmates we were working with. An inmate was assigned to work with me that had been convicted of murder in the 70’s. No one knew about serial killers then. But he acted friendly and helpful. Finally after serving 14 years on the murder conviction he came up for parole, and he asked me if I’d write a letter of recommendation to the parole board. I told the inmate that I’d never written a letter to the parole board and I’d have to get permission from my superintendent. He agreed, and I wrote a letter and submitted it to him for approval. After I sent the letter, the inmate came to me and asked about it. I told him I sent it. Then the inmate said there’s some other things you need to know. He then told me about other people he’d killed and tortured. It made me nauseous and angry. I screamed that he was a serial killer and he should never get out of prison. I also told him he just fucked me over and probably ruined my career. He just grinned at me. I immediately went up my chain of command and told my superintendent. I then drove to see the head of the parole board and told her what happened, that the guy was a serial killer and he should never get out of prison. I told her I wanted to withdraw my recommendation letter. They stopped his release and added the incident to his prison records. I also found an old magazine that had a horrifying article about his murders. None of the stuff had been in his prison records. The lesson here is that normal people have no idea when they encounter a psychopathic serial killer. They’re really good at conning people and they know how to look honest, caring, and helpful. But they feel nothing except really strong anger that entertains them. They’ve been faking emotions since childhood. That’s why as children, they often torture and kill trusting pets. Trust your sense of suspicion.
So sad this ass killed 120 people and then on the Dating game. Beware who you associate with and girls stay with your friends and never be alone with a guy you just met.
5:47 awe, just the simple act of her dad taping a dime in her shoes so she could reach him by payphone at any time is so sweet and beautiful that it makes me want to cry. These are the Daddy's children need. Not best friends, loving protectors. My heart❤
She was a small child. I don't think he ever thought the dime would need to be used in that type of situation. Fear must make your mind blank at times.
The good samaritan, Donald, is just a great man. He could see through the killer's facade and he did something about it. So many people would have minded their own business, but because of him a life was spared. Seeing him cry with happiness that he managed to save her really hit me hard and I hope he has a wonderful life.
Yes, but you have to understand that it was ok to do that back then. These days, you would be accused as an accomplice and go to jail for something you didn't know existed. It doesn't pay to get involved in modern society where a burglar can sue a homeowner if he is injured while robbing the place.
I love the first woman's friend Mike, who didn't give a fuk about breaking the window to make sure his female friend was safe !! Everyone needs a Mike in their life ! ❤❤
It also shows how much more seriously these crimes should be taken. The trauma you experience during these moments are truly devastating and long lasting. Something happened to me at 5 yo and then again at 14 yo, I’m now 30 and these things pop up in my head randomly and still hurts me til this day. My outlook towards men is very tainted and people just do not understand. The penalty on these things should be higher!
@@marjutsaad5955There’s always gonna be some sort of risk when people leave the house, day or night. Just because she was out at night doesn’t mean she has bad parents
Wonderful father, letting his daughter roam the streets of LA at 13 years old for Days and nights at a time??? You cray cray… going to clubs and hanging out with 30 year old man come on get the hell out of here
@marjutsaad5955 oh please!! She sounds and looks all fragile now but was probably a rebellious teen who wanted excitement. She encountered him twice!!! Fucking twice!! And she still didn't get away from him. No sympathy for her
Darling Morgan…please do not blame yourself…you were a frightened young girl, practically a child, yourself! It’s ALL ON HIM!! I pray you’re well and healing daily. My heart goes out to you and all the victims of such horrific crimes. 💖
I agree! Sweet Morgan, it is NOT YOUR FAULT! You were just a scared young girl trying to survive yourself! I hope you find peace. I am so sorry for all you have been through. We are all glad you're still here. Be well, lovely Morgan. 💔❤️🩹💝
I found it so precious how she told her she wanted to hold her for so many years and asked if she could. How well I can understand that. Heartwrenching.
Tali’s story… nothing short of a MIRACLE. So many things had to happen just perfectly or she would have been dead. 1. The Good Samaritan’s gut instinct and being there right then to witness Rodney talking to her. 2. Remember, making a call wasn’t as easy as it is with cell phones, yet he drove to a pay phone AND followed Alcala’s car. 3. He calls this possible kidnapping in and the police ACTUALLY follow up on it instead of assuming it was someone over reacting. 4. Then with the cop at Alcala’s door; it’s possible Rodney could’ve talked his way out of the cop even coming in (the little girl couldn’t scream) but he sensed something wrong and even though it was probably illegal, the cop kicked the door in and found her. 5. Then the decision to stay with the girl that he presumed dead, and she ended up living. Wow is all I can say. Follow your instincts; always! And it’s okay if you end up being wrong. Seriously, hats off to those men that day. ❤
This channel is one of the only ones that consistently moves me to tears. Even for cases such as this one that im familiar with. I held it together till that old fella gave his testimony.
This channel is an absolute gem compared to other true crime channels. They don't edit it to be over dramatic and exaggerated for entertainment purposes, they don't crack insensitive jokes and they actually show respect to the victims and their families.
Yes, and I think it's because they focus on the victims on this channel where other ones are "the killer was born in this city, he had a troubled childhood, his home life was awful, he started committing petty crims as a teen, his love life was unsuccessful, he worked a dead end job, oh he also murdered 4 women but enough about that after his trial he spent his jail time learning about God and he found true love and got married in the jail 5 years later his wife is devoted to him and prays for his early release."
I really appreciate how you handled this video, too many videos on Rodney focus solely on him. It’s refreshing (and heartbreaking) to hear the victims side for once.
I've noticed this is true of many well known serial killers.. Gacy, BTK, Dahmer- even notorious killers with a low count, like Luka Magnota. It is so important to remember the victims and not glorify the killer(s).
It is just UNFATHOMABLE that that MONSTER kept getting how case overturned time & time again after the HEINOUS things that he did!!! That poor Mother having to go through that over & over again is just Beyond Mental TORTURE!!!! She WOULD have been justified following through with her initial plan, but her beloved daughter didn't want to see her spending her life in prison. I pray that other cold cases are solved so that the grieving families can FINALLY get some closure.. Although, of course, the intense loss of their loved one well never leave them. 😞
What a stand up guy Mike is, he knew nothing of Morgan's past with Rod, yet he broke a window to see what was happening to her when she was nowhere to be seen in the house. Please dont leave your friends alone in a group, keep eyes on them all the time, unless they tell you they are voluntarily going with someone.
I don't understand how her parents did not notice how beat up she was both times. Also, who lets a 13 year old go to adult clubs on sunset strip. She should never have had to go through all that.
@@ValuableWoman people often replay traumatising situations in an attempt to have a “do-over”. She was also a scared child and speaking up would be very difficult (and further traumatising). If you only support victims who took every measure to avoid it then you are a support to none of us. Hate the offender, not the child victim.
@@Lizee1950 @ValuableWoman sympathizes more than you do, because she wants EVERY measure taken, including the victim's own common sense, while you're more OK with the victims not bothering to avoid being victims. And it's no surprise you won't see the difference. There's just something about being a victim that's too intriguing & enticing for you to pass up, as with many poor deluded souls today who see victimhood as an elite club, with automatic moral superiority and entitlement to more honors and attention than people who just AVOID bad situtations for obvious reasons. So, what is it about avoiding trouble that seems so......unpalatable? Unimportant? Optional? I can't quite put my finger on it.....I'm just looking for a word to describe your hesitancey to push for smart decision making as much as you insist on the sympathy that comes after a tragedy that could have been avoided using.....oh.. I don't know.... maybe an ounce of descretion? Especially one where the victim goes back for more? Help me out here: Why would you not be 100% FOR encouraging potential victims to help or look out for themselves first, and foremost? @ValuableWoman obviously hates the offender every bit as much as you seem to, and most certainly more than the victim did. Because, you see, when people REALLY TRULY want a problem to just GO AWAY, they want to cover the bases, so-to-speak. They start looking at EVERY element that led to the tragic incident. And when they spot the most potent one, the one that most obviously made ALL the difference for that particular victim - that's always the best place to start - they say "Hey! I know...why don't we use our HEADS on this one?? I mean, just for a change, you know? Because that goes straight to the heart of what would have prevented this from happening! AND it's the reason it hasn't happened to so many others, given there are raunchy people walking around society waiting for someone who doesn't use their head, because they're naturally scared of people who know good from evil." Some of us just feel like damage control after-the-fact is " too-little-too-late". We wish more that it never happened, and only want to talk about prevention, so that it doesn't so needlessly happen again. But for you, that seems to be the prize, or at least what we should focus on, and try to sort of "UN-CELIBRATE" over how unjust life and society and people are. "LOOK AT THIS GREAT INJUSTICE" Yea! Let's only get involved in, and put all the effort into the pity-party of sympathizing AFTERWARD with the victims, and make THAT the central issue. And if someone say's "Screw that, this could have been easily prevented" it's a major affront to the victimhood orgie.
@@ValuableWoman cause she was a child who wanted to spend time with her friends and chose to follow them probably thinking/hoping that as long as she was with them she'd be safe. How can you victim blame a child?? What kind of person are you? Also, this was before information was wide spread. To give context, the first kid on a milk carton hadn't even happened yet. But regardless, no 13yo is really prepared to handle something like this. Heck, barely adults are.
I would have a hard time still, seeing her walk in the house alive, fresh and fit and then a couple of moments later almost dead. I would have wished a 1000 times I had owned a gun, or just could have done anything sooner to stop it. It wouldn't have helped me. But I know it would haunt me.
I have seen many, many videos pertaining to Alcala, but what you have done here today is stunningly brilliant, heartbreaking and perfectly presented. You have captured how and why the acts of Alcala will be a permanent wound as you took us all into the depths of hell that these heartbroken families faced. On a personal note, I don’t know how any one of these parents, siblings or friends have been able to survive from the suffering that this bastard had insisted on tormenting them over and over and over again. My heart goes out to everyone who had and will suffer from this bastard as he has left many, many other girls and women into the darkness and may they there be light shined upon them soon.
The mother has aged so gracefully, even after all she's been through! I pray for her and her family and that they can heal from this terrible tragedy, and being st peace knowing that Rodney Alcala will never hurt anyone else again, as he's not even on this planet anymore. Well, he may be somewhere else very hot...
After researching script-writing and editing, I can see your talent and hard work on this. It's so well done. And featuring real interviews and footage, not stock footage just to give visuals to support the narration. And no AI voice either. Great job.
He was actually smiling while arrested!!! My ex husband is the same way and women will be putty in his hands and not believe how evil and abusive he truly Can be!
It was one year to life. He served 34 months. Problem was, there were no witnesses, so the prosecution had their hands tied. But I agree with you. This is heartbreaking.
Not only the judge but that victim who was assaulted twice by him and she hadn't the courage to face it with her loser attitude. It could definitely save the other victims.
I was impressed that the young woman who chose him on the Dating Game show could tell that he was a creep. Her red flags were flying high. It makes me wonder how he even got on the show if he made her feel that uncomfortable that quickly. Thank God she listened to her gut. It saved her life.
It's a strange feeling. I encountered a serial grapist who tried to get me to follow him when I was waiting for my friends at the theater. I was 15 years old and he must've been like 30-something. I took my phone and called my friend and he walked away. And while I was talking to my friend, I saw him turn to look at me a few times. I knew something wasn't right with him when he was talking to me, his eyes were creepy, like his pupils seemed large and cold. His smiles didn't brighten his eyes. Anyway, not long after that encounter, I saw an article linked on FB talking about a weirdo who hung aroung highschool and college, and who kept trying to pick up girls. And soon after there were a few reports of girls who had been SA'd. They found the guy and arrested him. And I recognized his photo in the news. I'm 29 now, and the feeling I felt when he talked to me has stuck with me. It's something you can never forget. Instinct is such a powerful thing.
@@tabithajones7189 The show sends them out on a date, he could have easily gotten her then or, if they remained talking after the date, gotten her at any other time.
@@mgvanDuyn I get it, especially because she was so young, but I am against therapists and stuff that suggest not telling people. I get if you personally can't handle it. but people should tell, yes, to protect the next person. Obviously it is always the bad guys fault, not the victims, but people should support the telling of information that stops criminals.
No way, he'll answer to God for exactly what he did! He won't get away from God now will he..... only he won't be with God he'll be somewhere else that won't be so pleasant!
No, @propheteyebert7063, Our Heavenly Father and St. Michael The Archangel had the last laugh when Rodney James Alcala was thrust into HELL along with all the other evil spirits that prowled about the world whilst seeking the ruin of souls!
Oh my. I was completely unprepared to watch this. I’ve seen this case covered so many times but never like this. I am in absolute tears. Robins BEAUTIFUL mother broke my heart to pieces. And this is the first time I have ever heard the details of his last victims close call. It was HORRIFIC but such a beautiful thing to see good win in her case. God bless that man who trusted his instincts and followed them. We can protect each other and our children if we are vigilant in reminding these kinds of people that they WILL NOT be tolerated. Good riddance to the monster.
He did NOT murder the woman that picked him on the Dating Game. Matter of fact... SHE WOULD NOT GO WITH HIM ON THAT DATE . SHE SAID HE WAS SUPER CREEPY ! It saved her life probably. 😵
@Pam-dk8vq California been a Republican state when everything happened so u can't say blame liberals. Do ur homework and get facts b4 posting so blame Republicans who controlled California til1999 when it became liberal when Clinton was running for president that's when California became a blue state.
It is inconceivable to me how they couldn't convict this man without the 8yr old Girls testimony. The police caught him in the act, what more did you need back then?!!
its really sad but it also probably happened that way so we know about all his other victims and crimes he committed through dna testings, so the families have closure.
Compelling, heartfelt, sincere, and tasteful commentary, as always. Every time a new video comes out, I have to scroll through older videos to make sure I haven’t missed any, because they’re so well done!
I wish all young girls would see this and believe it’s indeed possible for this to happen! Morgan is lucky she is alive to talk about it. This is no exaggeration! No party, no guy, no friend, no group is worth dying for!
Seeing all of these older people start to tear up when talking about something that happened more than a decade ago, is so gut ranching to see. Hearing that mom talk about her daughter all those years later, is a real tear jerker
Seen this one before and it's still interesting. This man went on a whole game show for dating. Like narcissistic psychopathic people have no limit to what they'll do. Always gives me chills when I see this one though! Literally went on a game show to pick his next victim. The charm that these people have is what just runs a cold shiver up my spine. Cheryl's instincts saved her life! oof!
This is so sad. The gross negligence of our system still to this day is heartbreaking. I'm so thankful for the rarely seen good officers and citizens of the world. The facts are with tech. advancements their should never be any missing people, especially children. Neither should their be the ability for police to delete their own body / car camera footage real Justice shouldn't be just-us. My heart ❤️ go's out to all victims.
I’ve seen coverage of this case many times over the years, but I cried throughout your entire presentation. Such heartfelt emotion and focus on the victims and survivors. Thank you for what you do.
@@k9maiden64So you want them to go to prison for taking the life of a criminal? Did you think about the fact that these girls had siblings and loved ones who needed to be cared for as well?
I found out recently that my dad went to school with this creep back in 1958 . Cantwell high school in Montebello California. I found my dad‘s yearbook from that year and sure enough they were in the same class.
This is why it's so important that victims come forward if not for themselves but to save other children other women that will be victims to the monster
"there was no hair" that shattered my heart seeing the pain in mom's face when she said that. This monster should have rotted in prison for his atrocities.
I was almost abducted at 9 years old. This was 1967.....He was young, cute, and driving a red convertible GTO.....I'm 66 today and it's still like yesterday. My sister and I were just one block from the house. It was a very busy neighborhood. This guy pulled us over to ask us if we knew where ROSE STREET was. .. I was not familiar with that street. As soon as I said I didn't know, he grabbed me....I probably weighed 75 pounds. I was just tiny. On top of that, I had stitches on the bottom of my foot, because I had stepped on a broken coke bottle...My little sister was with me, but I think she was too young for him. Thank God he didn't take my sister....but while he was trying to throw me in his car, I started SCREAMING! He couldn't handle that noise, so he dropped me. All the people on the street ran out of their home. A few tried to find the car. It was RED....but no one found it. I was NEVER SCARED. I knew God sent Angels to protect me. To this day, it's just amazing I got away. But I was a spunky kid. I'm one of 11 children....so that's probably why I was spunky!!!!! I feel so bad these women went thru this horror!!!!!!!
I always have radios etc on because if I have quiet contemplative time my memories get so distressing. I prefer to not "work through them.". I think I'm a coward but I'm not sure i would come through it better than I am and I'm old.
@@arrivagabryok what if they would’ve grown up and gone to hell but before they were Christian so they would die and go to heaven God always has a plan
@@taniagrey411 If god has a plan so explain to me why people pray, seems like he is the boss so praying serves nothing. The "god has a plan" theory is always convenient when there is no logical explanation, the usual god of the gaps
He shouldn't have been allowed to appeal the 3rd time 😮how is it justice if the family has to go through it all over again and the courts must know that he's just doing it for kicks 😮🤬🤬🤬
I've lived on Huntington Beach almost my whole life and this case has always haunted me...Until this video I only knew the name and "The dating game " killer..but this video has shook me knowing how much damage this deranged evil "thing" I can't call it human...to understand the extent of his crimes so close to home. I guess part of me was too frightened to know all the truths ,being so close to home..😢My oldest sister was almost kidnapped at age 3 from a department store bathroom, where luckily my grandmother worked and knew the woman working that day at the front counter and my grandmother was friends with her, so she knew my sister , when she saw a strange woman trying to leave the store with her, she stopped in her tracks from leaving...I'm soo grateful for that woman or my sister might not be here today...I grew up with a very overprotective mother and father and didn't know what happened until I was older, but I'm glad I was so embedded to not talk to or trust strangers, my instincts for safety were with me from the day I was born....For this case, I'm so glad those families finally after so much injustice finally found some peace ❤
This episode was amazing for highlighting the victims, their pain, innocence, and their bravery. I'm sitting here with tears on my face. My deepest gratitude to all the people who look out for children like the friend Mike, like the salesman and the police officer. Please if you see something and it doesn't feel right, say something. You could save a life, you could save a child and her/his family from a lifetime of grief. You could help stop evil from taking more victims. See something, say something. Please.
Morgan and Tali. You are such brave, beautiful women. I am so sorry for all you have been through. But I am glad you've found each other and that you each had such wonderful heroes in your life. I hope life grants you peace and that you never forget you are loved. 💝💝💝
Why the hell should they need to traumatize a little 8-9 yro girl to testify when there was a grown man/police officer who saw the whole thing AND the Good Samaritan who followed the car?!? So this guy can go on killing again and again and retraumatize the family with trial after trial?
I learned about rodney alcala through the documentary city of angels, city of death on hulu ( i really do recommend watching ). I have always looked for a documentary that goes more in depth with his attacks and how many he had. You explained it so well and really answered all of my questions , i never even knew about his first attack!! Thank you for always remembering and talking more about the lifes lost in the hands of this monster.. and to his survivors you are not victims but fighters ❤️
My heart just aches for this mother. I lost my brother to a violent crime n i watched what my mother went thru. A parent who loses a child to violent never recovers. My prayers n my ❤ will be with this family every day.
The part with Robin and her mother made me fight back tears. That innocent girl, her whole life ahead and then taken away by that monster. Hope her family were somewhat able to heal from this. And I hope there is a hell for that "man" who destroyed so many families.
You know, it's so sad that these people do become infamous and their names are remembered for decades. They deserve to never be spoken of, never be mentioned, they just need to be entirely forgotten.
The 2 surviving victims finally meeting after so long brought tears to my eyes. I’m glad they are finally able to heal after what that monster did to them. Such a tragedy that he was only required to serve such a minimal sentence after assaulting and nearly killing Tali Shapiro. So many women would be alive today if not for that.
My heart is so very sad for you Morgan. I am so sorry that you had to experience such a horrendous crime. I hope you stopped blaming yourself about the 8 year old Angel; you were a young girl yourself. If you are still on this earth with us, I pray you have not let him defy who you are. If you are in heaven, I know you are watching down on all the young girls on earth.
I was 18 when I went to LA in 1977. I didn’t understand why my Father was so adamant about me coming back home to Texas until I started watching these stories about Ted Bundy, the Hillside Stranglers and Rodney Alcala.
Did you go back? I'm from California and since I was a child, I wanted to live in Texas. I think it was because my aunties watched the series Dallas and I wanted to live around cowboys.
I was hesitant to watch this because I already know this case but I'm glad I did. This channel brings a lot of bits from many places to give us the best comprehensive stories. Thank you and RIP all the victims. Alcala should have been punished way earlier than he actually did, so many young women would have been saved.
Yes childern should be better protected by their parents! Why was and 8 yr old allowed to roam around on the streets going dancing. I dont think taping a dime to a little girls shoe is much protection now is it?
I am increasingly convinced that in the summer of 1977 I was approached by Rodney Alcala. Thank God my mother intervened and literally hauled me off. Totally, the same shtick. "I'm a professional photographer." Makes me ill, physically ill.
It pisses me off when they let men like this off for good behaviour in prison of course he'll behave in there no women and children and bigger and stronger men who think youre scum that youd keep your head down around. Cant believe he was released
Thank you for sharing this shocking news. Thanks to the good Samaritan's act of kindness. Justice should have been served a lot earlier. Hope all the innocent victims rest in peace and sincere condolences to all their families and loved ones.
Why let monsters like this free, look how many victims he killed and hurt . I pray for those surviving victims, they strong, they are heroes. It's the first time I hear of this story, thank you for telling their story
The fact that he still was present on the Earth for 77 years and more than 30 years after he was already sentenced to death, is just as crazy as his whole life was. That 3 times he was “re-judged” being ALREADY GUILTY, means that this system will let out to the society any psychopath if he’s saying he’s not guilty.
Still, today, women need to be taught to protect themselves and to feel their worth and to scream loudly when in the path of danger. I wonder if this first victim was afraid of her mother’s fragility or just afraid for her family finding out about what happened? Some women carry guilt and shame over other’s damaging behavior to them. Was she at a place where she knew that she shouldn’t be at her age? Did she feel that she would be blamed for the attack? She appeared to have little to no self-esteem. I hope that she’s received help & comfort and can teach others the dangers at our doorsteps.
Men need to learn not to harm women and children...this is on them ! And when men hear other men talking badly about women (even on social media)they need to call them out for it !!. And mothers and fathers bring up your sons not be misigynists and creeps and bullies etc etc etc....
If you have information about the identities of the people in the photographs, contact Sgt. Sam Shepherd: abcnews.go.com/US/serial-killer-rodney-alcalas-photographs-recognize/story?id=75067205
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Please reconsider getting sponsorships from BetterHelp. They're notorious for their awful practices and that's putting it mildly.
Better Help is a shitty unethical company.
the victims you talk about would be ashamed to know you accept money from better help, people who do more harm to victims then help
Stop putting predators back on the streets!
Yes
california led the way for the rest of the country it seems. that pos lived several decades longer than he should have
Exactly; how hard can that be?! Just keep them inside and away from our kids!
@@EttBättreSverigeNUreally its as simple as that
They're still doing it. 😢 "Early release" has become such a bad habit in our justice system.
Man, bless that good Samaritan who just felt something wasn't right and took initiative. And bless that officer who chose to break protocol to save a young girl's life.
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Yes but then more girls were killed, why didn't more police come n y didn't the nan help himself not wait 4 police or come with police n help girl while police chases that beast but ofcourse its no1s fault n amazing sad words dat it changes u but never owns u, n yes sadly for giv tax money u get more sentemces than the worst sin murder but u naw hu is helping dem n he is whete he deserves while the beautiful innocent pure girls r home in heaven with Jesus 🙏
@@VV-hb7uj The "samaritan" feared he may have had a weapon which would have doomed him and the little girl. It's amazing the Policeman got there in time to save her. Other more mature females, were entranced by his looks and his affable-appearing attention. I think this is partially due to the manner in which women in our society are conditioned. Thank God, that the woman on the TV show had the clarity to recognize his evil.
We must be our brothers' keepers. May God help all the victims, their families and all affected and give them peace and strength to overcome these evil acts 🙏
yes...just wow!
Thank you to those who pursued this til the end. NO CHILD OR ADULT SHOULD EVER EVER HAVE TO ENDURE THIS
I blame the first judge. Even if the EIGHT YEAR OLD didn’t want to testify there’s an office who caught him in the act and a witness who saw him go into the house with the child. What more evidence do you need???? The justice system will faster give someone 100 years in prison for fraud than someone who violently attacks the most vulnerable, woman and children. It’s disgusting
Think of the teenagers sent to prison for years and years for a joint. They are still inside and killers are released for" good behavior "????? Messed up is not the word!!!
Our judicial system is all messed up. It does not make sense. Please be careful with your children!
Yep, if you upset the government you spend a lot of time. When the people hurt eachother it doesn't bother them that much, it seems.
That were my thoughts too. There was enough evidence, even without the girls testify !!!
Yup
The quote “ when evil touches you it changes you but will never own you “ is awesome
Around 1999 i had talking my 2,yr son to enjoy the beach a man came up to me and said he was a photographer and post picture for vacation magazine around the world and that he already took the photos of me my son and aak was ok he used my photo and he would need a signature to use the photos i already thought it was wierd so i told him yes go ahead i signed a fake name there were ppl around so i wasn't scared but i did stay very aware if my surroundings i was only 24 and though i was smart enough to not further engage with him i was nieve and wondered if he was telling the Truth i also asked if i could see the photo he said its on film so i couldn't he didn't try to get me to see pictures at later time etc but he might ask for my phone number he could contact me later to see them think he wanted address and phone number but i wouldn't give that information realize now i should called police Rhode Island
Thank God it's true ❤
Told by someone who totally lacked all kind of empathy for anyone else and totally allowed evil to own her...
Sometimes you become worst than the evil
I'm a slave to the evil that touched me 😈
I used to work n the Texas prions. At the time, they wouldn’t allow us to read inmates records because they thought it would create a harsh idea about those inmates we were working with. An inmate was assigned to work with me that had been convicted of murder in the 70’s. No one knew about serial killers then. But he acted friendly and helpful. Finally after serving 14 years on the murder conviction he came up for parole, and he asked me if I’d write a letter of recommendation to the parole board. I told the inmate that I’d never written a letter to the parole board and I’d have to get permission from my superintendent. He agreed, and I wrote a letter and submitted it to him for approval. After I sent the letter, the inmate came to me and asked about it. I told him I sent it. Then the inmate said there’s some other things you need to know. He then told me about other people he’d killed and tortured. It made me nauseous and angry. I screamed that he was a serial killer and he should never get out of prison. I also told him he just fucked me over and probably ruined my career. He just grinned at me. I immediately went up my chain of command and told my superintendent. I then drove to see the head of the parole board and told her what happened, that the guy was a serial killer and he should never get out of prison. I told her I wanted to withdraw my recommendation letter. They stopped his release and added the incident to his prison records. I also found an old magazine that had a horrifying article about his murders. None of the stuff had been in his prison records. The lesson here is that normal people have no idea when they encounter a psychopathic serial killer. They’re really good at conning people and they know how to look honest, caring, and helpful. But they feel nothing except really strong anger that entertains them. They’ve been faking emotions since childhood. That’s why as children, they often torture and kill trusting pets. Trust your sense of suspicion.
Guards should know exactly what they are in for!!
Yea thank you for saying this! Ppl act like these guys are awkward incels but theyre not! Theyre charming, funny and attractive ppl alot of the time.
@@y.r.9401 the have rules against it to prevent abuse
And sadly many of these people end up in positions of power in politics, medicine, law and corporate conglomerates.
So sad this ass killed 120 people and then on the Dating game. Beware who you associate with and girls stay with your friends and never be alone with a guy you just met.
5:47 awe, just the simple act of her dad taping a dime in her shoes so she could reach him by payphone at any time is so sweet and beautiful that it makes me want to cry. These are the Daddy's children need. Not best friends, loving protectors. My heart❤
its smart people looking out for there kid
Yet she still didn't call him and ended up in a mess
And, she didn't use it
@@oceanrose129Exactly.
She was a small child. I don't think he ever thought the dime would need to be used in that type of situation. Fear must make your mind blank at times.
The good samaritan, Donald, is just a great man. He could see through the killer's facade and he did something about it. So many people would have minded their own business, but because of him a life was spared. Seeing him cry with happiness that he managed to save her really hit me hard and I hope he has a wonderful life.
Yes, but you have to understand that it was ok to do that back then. These days, you would be accused as an accomplice and go to jail for something you didn't know existed. It doesn't pay to get involved in modern society where a burglar can sue a homeowner if he is injured while robbing the place.
I love the first woman's friend Mike, who didn't give a fuk about breaking the window to make sure his female friend was safe !! Everyone needs a Mike in their life ! ❤❤
absolutely agree
I will always appreciate this channel’s focus on the victims. They are the ones that deserve to be remembered and not the monsters who hurt them.
Definitely, these events break my heart..
Yeah, but to then partner with better help, the company who hurts the most vulnerable amongst us and those who try to help them, I'm so dissapointed 😭
FACTS!!
the fact that Morgan is crying all these years later about this case, shows how much it affected her
It also shows how much more seriously these crimes should be taken. The trauma you experience during these moments are truly devastating and long lasting. Something happened to me at 5 yo and then again at 14 yo, I’m now 30 and these things pop up in my head randomly and still hurts me til this day. My outlook towards men is very tainted and people just do not understand. The penalty on these things should be higher!
I am so heartbroken for this sweet lady.
It also shows a life of a teenager
@@pippa3150now how will you know that she is sweet outside of this experience?
@David-028 what is that supposed to mean?
Aww the fact her dad tapped a dime in her shoe shows how good of a father he was 😢❤
A good father?? He should've been prosecuted for neglect. And the mother too! If he was a good father his daughter wouldn't have been out at night.
@@marjutsaad5955There’s always gonna be some sort of risk when people leave the house, day or night. Just because she was out at night doesn’t mean she has bad parents
@@marjutsaad5955😅😂
Wonderful father, letting his daughter roam the streets of LA at 13 years old for Days and nights at a time??? You cray cray… going to clubs and hanging out with 30 year old man come on get the hell out of here
@marjutsaad5955 oh please!! She sounds and looks all fragile now but was probably a rebellious teen who wanted excitement. She encountered him twice!!! Fucking twice!! And she still didn't get away from him. No sympathy for her
Darling Morgan…please do not blame yourself…you were a frightened young girl, practically a child, yourself!
It’s ALL ON HIM!!
I pray you’re well and healing daily.
My heart goes out to you and all the victims of such horrific crimes. 💖
I agree! Sweet Morgan, it is NOT YOUR FAULT! You were just a scared young girl trying to survive yourself! I hope you find peace. I am so sorry for all you have been through. We are all glad you're still here. Be well, lovely Morgan. 💔❤️🩹💝
I found it so precious how she told her she wanted to hold her for so many years and asked if she could. How well I can understand that. Heartwrenching.
I dont know but if she arrested him all these girls n woman would be here today a spade is a spade
@LondiweMtshali-yy5kf he would have been let out and still done it anyways.
right
I wish more people had a friend like Mike 😢
Truly a hero and a good person, I hope they kept in touch and stayed friends.
💖💖💖
@@gravewine i hope she still in contact with Mime. Friends like him are rare these days.
TRUE ❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️
100% everyone should hav a friend like that
Tali’s story… nothing short of a MIRACLE. So many things had to happen just perfectly or she would have been dead.
1. The Good Samaritan’s gut instinct and being there right then to witness Rodney talking to her.
2. Remember, making a call wasn’t as easy as it is with cell phones, yet he drove to a pay phone AND followed Alcala’s car.
3. He calls this possible kidnapping in and the police ACTUALLY follow up on it instead of assuming it was someone over reacting.
4. Then with the cop at Alcala’s door; it’s possible Rodney could’ve talked his way out of the cop even coming in (the little girl couldn’t scream) but he sensed something wrong and even though it was probably illegal, the cop kicked the door in and found her.
5. Then the decision to stay with the girl that he presumed dead, and she ended up living.
Wow is all I can say. Follow your instincts; always! And it’s okay if you end up being wrong. Seriously, hats off to those men that day. ❤
This channel is one of the only ones that consistently moves me to tears. Even for cases such as this one that im familiar with. I held it together till that old fella gave his testimony.
Same here.
This channel is an absolute gem compared to other true crime channels.
They don't edit it to be over dramatic and exaggerated for entertainment purposes, they don't crack insensitive jokes and they actually show respect to the victims and their families.
Thats a fact, these are precious children. ❤ my love goes out to all.
same. great pfp, by the way.
Yes, and I think it's because they focus on the victims on this channel where other ones are "the killer was born in this city, he had a troubled childhood, his home life was awful, he started committing petty crims as a teen, his love life was unsuccessful, he worked a dead end job, oh he also murdered 4 women but enough about that after his trial he spent his jail time learning about God and he found true love and got married in the jail 5 years later his wife is devoted to him and prays for his early release."
I really appreciate how you handled this video, too many videos on Rodney focus solely on him. It’s refreshing (and heartbreaking) to hear the victims side for once.
I've noticed this is true of many well known serial killers.. Gacy, BTK, Dahmer- even notorious killers with a low count, like Luka Magnota. It is so important to remember the victims and not glorify the killer(s).
It is just UNFATHOMABLE that that MONSTER kept getting how case overturned time & time again after the HEINOUS things that he did!!!
That poor Mother having to go through that over & over again is just Beyond Mental TORTURE!!!! She WOULD have been justified following through with her initial plan, but her beloved daughter didn't want to see her spending her life in prison.
I pray that other cold cases are solved so that the grieving families can FINALLY get some closure.. Although, of course, the intense loss of their loved one well never leave them. 😞
What a stand up guy Mike is, he knew nothing of Morgan's past with Rod, yet he broke a window to see what was happening to her when she was nowhere to be seen in the house. Please dont leave your friends alone in a group, keep eyes on them all the time, unless they tell you they are voluntarily going with someone.
Even then, keep them in view. Stay with them.
@@chrisprzibilla4181I was just going say that. My sister does this. My older sister loved me
A girl or a boy may voluntarily go with a killer so keep an eye on everyone!!
Morgan's friend saved her life. He was a strong, brave young man.
Not brave enough.
@@TheAkvamarin8wym
@@TheAkvamarin8 why not? he literally broke a window to get in the room and save her
Wasn't Morgan's friend a girl
@@yennefer440she had 2 friends
I don't understand how her parents did not notice how beat up she was both times. Also, who lets a 13
year old go to adult clubs on sunset strip. She should never have had to go through all that.
The real question is how in tf does a person put their self in the same exact situation TWICE ? I just can not sympathize with her I’m sorry
@@ValuableWoman people often replay traumatising situations in an attempt to have a “do-over”. She was also a scared child and speaking up would be very difficult (and further traumatising). If you only support victims who took every measure to avoid it then you are a support to none of us. Hate the offender, not the child victim.
@@Lizee1950 @ValuableWoman sympathizes more than you do, because she wants EVERY measure taken, including the victim's own common sense, while you're more OK with the victims not bothering to avoid being victims. And it's no surprise you won't see the difference. There's just something about being a victim that's too intriguing & enticing for you to pass up, as with many poor deluded souls today who see victimhood as an elite club, with automatic moral superiority and entitlement to more honors and attention than people who just AVOID bad situtations for obvious reasons.
So, what is it about avoiding trouble that seems so......unpalatable? Unimportant? Optional? I can't quite put my finger on it.....I'm just looking for a word to describe your hesitancey to push for smart decision making as much as you insist on the sympathy that comes after a tragedy that could have been avoided using.....oh.. I don't know.... maybe an ounce of descretion? Especially one where the victim goes back for more?
Help me out here: Why would you not be 100% FOR encouraging potential victims to help or look out for themselves first, and foremost?
@ValuableWoman obviously hates the offender every bit as much as you seem to, and most certainly more than the victim did.
Because, you see, when people REALLY TRULY want a problem to just GO AWAY, they want to cover the bases, so-to-speak. They start looking at EVERY element that led to the tragic incident. And when they spot the most potent one, the one that most obviously made ALL the difference for that particular victim - that's always the best place to start - they say "Hey! I know...why don't we use our HEADS on this one?? I mean, just for a change, you know? Because that goes straight to the heart of what would have prevented this from happening! AND it's the reason it hasn't happened to so many others, given there are raunchy people walking around society waiting for someone who doesn't use their head, because they're naturally scared of people who know good from evil."
Some of us just feel like damage control after-the-fact is " too-little-too-late". We wish more that it never happened, and only want to talk about prevention, so that it doesn't so needlessly happen again.
But for you, that seems to be the prize, or at least what we should focus on, and try to sort of "UN-CELIBRATE" over how unjust life and society and people are.
"LOOK AT THIS GREAT INJUSTICE" Yea! Let's only get involved in, and put all the effort into the pity-party of sympathizing AFTERWARD with the victims, and make THAT the central issue.
And if someone say's "Screw that, this could have been easily prevented" it's a major affront to the victimhood orgie.
@@ValuableWoman cause she was a child who wanted to spend time with her friends and chose to follow them probably thinking/hoping that as long as she was with them she'd be safe. How can you victim blame a child?? What kind of person are you? Also, this was before information was wide spread. To give context, the first kid on a milk carton hadn't even happened yet. But regardless, no 13yo is really prepared to handle something like this. Heck, barely adults are.
@@ValuableWomanthen you are a disgusting person! She was a child and didn't know what to do. Stop blaming victims!
Mike is amazing. Everyone should be so lucky to have a friend like Mike❤
The man who had a bad gut feeling and decided to follow the car, saved that girl's life by acting on his feelings..
I would have a hard time still, seeing her walk in the house alive, fresh and fit and then a couple of moments later almost dead. I would have wished a 1000 times I had owned a gun, or just could have done anything sooner to stop it. It wouldn't have helped me. But I know it would haunt me.
💯 per cent. Listen to your intuition. It’s God talking to you.
Instinct, " gut feeling". The Holy spirit that warns us of things to avoid. 🙏🙋🏻♀️🇨🇦
Absolutely @@denisesciacca9271
@@PPaxP💯%.
0:40 not even a minute into this and I’m completely shocked
Fr 😭👌
Me and you both😮😮😮
I have seen many, many videos pertaining to Alcala, but what you have done here today is stunningly brilliant, heartbreaking and perfectly presented. You have captured how and why the acts of Alcala will be a permanent wound as you took us all into the depths of hell that these heartbroken families faced. On a personal note, I don’t know how any one of these parents, siblings or friends have been able to survive from the suffering that this bastard had insisted on tormenting them over and over and over again. My heart goes out to everyone who had and will suffer from this bastard as he has left many, many other girls and women into the darkness and may they there be light shined upon them soon.
Why do judges let sex offenders go? It’s like they have sympathy for them.
Because they're all predators also
Birds of the same feather i guess.
Exactly.
Yes yes yes@@JessyFinch
They may be doing evil things too.
This channel and Beyond Evil are the GOATS. Better quality than studio produced docs.
The mother has aged so gracefully, even after all she's been through! I pray for her and her family and that they can heal from this terrible tragedy, and being st peace knowing that Rodney Alcala will never hurt anyone else again, as he's not even on this planet anymore. Well, he may be somewhere else very hot...
I feel so terribly for her. She unfortunately passed away before she was able to see him be put to death.
Oh thats to bad really ? Thats sad her life was just torn ...😢up ..fcking bastard ..@@jennyng2994
Beautiful mama inside N out 💖 she's with her baby now 💫
After reading these comments I have hope that there are good meaning , empathetic people too in this world. Bless you'll all ❤
@@jennyng2994 which mother? Robin's?
After researching script-writing and editing, I can see your talent and hard work on this. It's so well done. And featuring real interviews and footage, not stock footage just to give visuals to support the narration. And no AI voice either. Great job.
finally somebody says it!
That Good Samaritan in tears after all these years got me choked up. May God bless that man and his family abundantly.
fuck those people who said that Alcala got an unfair trial. They're vile for being enablers of that monster
Their pedos
Same as the Menendez psychos
He and Ted Bundy share so many eerie similarities in their personalities and mannerisms. It gave me the chills how similar they are.
Most people that are like them as just as similar.
@@user56gghtfsame evil (familiar spirits)
And he looks like Richard Ramirez (the nightstalker)
He was actually smiling while arrested!!! My ex husband is the same way and women will be putty in his hands and not believe how evil and abusive he truly
Can be!
i thought he not only looked like richard ramirez aka the nightstalker but acted like him
How could they not do a background check and let him go on a dating show ???
Didn't want to spend the $ or time!?
They didn't care
How would they have done a background check? Type up a memo and send it out?
This is before the internet existed, they would've had to hire a PI for all their contestants to get basic info on them
It was the 80s what EXACTLY would the background check have said?
I blame the first judge that only have him 1yr the first time
I can understand your point, but one important fact is that at that time the judges lacked of forensic evidences. Hence the 1 year sentence.
It was one year to life. He served 34 months. Problem was, there were no witnesses, so the prosecution had their hands tied. But I agree with you. This is heartbreaking.
I partly blame Morgan. She failed herself and Rod's victims for not stopping him much earlier when she had the chance.
@@ultraspinalki11 You shouldn't victim blame, especially children. There was also a cop who did nothing even though something clearly happend.
Not only the judge but that victim who was assaulted twice by him and she hadn't the courage to face it with her loser attitude. It could definitely save the other victims.
I was impressed that the young woman who chose him on the Dating Game show could tell that he was a creep. Her red flags were flying high. It makes me wonder how he even got on the show if he made her feel that uncomfortable that quickly. Thank God she listened to her gut. It saved her life.
It's a strange feeling. I encountered a serial grapist who tried to get me to follow him when I was waiting for my friends at the theater. I was 15 years old and he must've been like 30-something. I took my phone and called my friend and he walked away. And while I was talking to my friend, I saw him turn to look at me a few times. I knew something wasn't right with him when he was talking to me, his eyes were creepy, like his pupils seemed large and cold. His smiles didn't brighten his eyes.
Anyway, not long after that encounter, I saw an article linked on FB talking about a weirdo who hung aroung highschool and college, and who kept trying to pick up girls. And soon after there were a few reports of girls who had been SA'd. They found the guy and arrested him. And I recognized his photo in the news. I'm 29 now, and the feeling I felt when he talked to me has stuck with me. It's something you can never forget. Instinct is such a powerful thing.
He wasn't gone kill her on the show dummy
@@tabithajones7189 DUMMY - why denigrate as OBVIOUSLY it would have been LATER when she went OUT with him. So who is the DUMMY "dummy"!
@@tabithajones7189 The show sends them out on a date, he could have easily gotten her then or, if they remained talking after the date, gotten her at any other time.
What i dont understand is, why she picked him, if he made her feel uncomfortable ?
Or did she only notice after they touch each other.
Thank you to these good people who followed their instincts and and thank you all the good people of this world.
It's so sad that this woman still blames herself
She was a terrorized kid and he's a violent predator...😢
even lots of people in this comment section blame her...its just disgusting
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its all part of evil turning everything upside down.. victim blaming.. is what the devil wants.. We need more Soul Kindness & Love.. not hate..
operation Mockingbird..
@@mgvanDuyn I get it, especially because she was so young, but I am against therapists and stuff that suggest not telling people. I get if you personally can't handle it. but people should tell, yes, to protect the next person. Obviously it is always the bad guys fault, not the victims, but people should support the telling of information that stops criminals.
The killer had the last laugh by dying of old age. What a terrible system.
No way, he'll answer to God for exactly what he did! He won't get away from God now will he..... only he won't be with God he'll be somewhere else that won't be so pleasant!
@@annalisas.7116Amen!
@@annalisas.7116Absolutely right about that! He's in HELL where he belongs, period! Iustitia Servitur!!
No, @propheteyebert7063, Our Heavenly Father and St. Michael The Archangel had the last laugh when Rodney James Alcala was thrust into HELL along with all the other evil spirits that prowled about the world whilst seeking the ruin of souls!
Yes...sickening..there was no justice for the victims
Ah yes, the Game Show Killer.. been WAITING for this one. You always cover these so amazingly and respectfully to the victims and their familes.
Oh my. I was completely unprepared to watch this. I’ve seen this case covered so many times but never like this. I am in absolute tears. Robins BEAUTIFUL mother broke my heart to pieces. And this is the first time I have ever heard the details of his last victims close call. It was HORRIFIC but such a beautiful thing to see good win in her case. God bless that man who trusted his instincts and followed them. We can protect each other and our children if we are vigilant in reminding these kinds of people that they WILL NOT be tolerated. Good riddance to the monster.
I know.,..
He did NOT murder the woman that picked him on the Dating Game. Matter of fact... SHE WOULD NOT GO WITH HIM ON THAT DATE . SHE SAID HE WAS SUPER CREEPY ! It saved her life probably. 😵
They literally said that in this video….
So why then did she choose him?
Yes l heard that a long time ago. The way he smiles is very disturbing!!!!!! Friggin psycho!!!!!!
Exactly
Because on camera he was charming it was only when they were off set did she see red flags@@creeper8647
the way you make this seem like a documentary shows how much work you put into this.
How did he only get 1 year when they had an unconscious, near death little girl and the Good Samaritan and police officer as witnesses?!
Sick, dirty judge.
They would rather keep people on the street and make it other peoples problems.
Freakin liberal California.
@Pam-dk8vq
California been a Republican state when everything happened so u can't say blame liberals. Do ur homework and get facts b4 posting so blame Republicans who controlled California til1999 when it became liberal when Clinton was running for president that's when California became a blue state.
Same... I can't understand how also...
It is inconceivable to me how they couldn't convict this man without the 8yr old Girls testimony. The police caught him in the act, what more did you need back then?!!
its really sad but it also probably happened that way so we know about all his other victims and crimes he committed through dna testings, so the families have closure.
Insane
I saw so many documentaries about this man. The angle you chose to tell the story. Love it
Compelling, heartfelt, sincere, and tasteful commentary, as always. Every time a new video comes out, I have to scroll through older videos to make sure I haven’t missed any, because they’re so well done!
To the police officer who broke all protocol and the man who called them, God bless you!
Good people are still out there...A ray of hope into this world.
The fact that Robins mom heard her daughters voice and smelt her shampoo and told her not to shoot him 😭 that hella made me emotional omg
I wish all young girls would see this and believe it’s indeed possible for this to happen! Morgan is lucky she is alive to talk about it. This is no exaggeration! No party, no guy, no friend, no group is worth dying for!
How about young men to stop rapping and murdering??
Keep waiting for reprobates to do better. The advice should go to normal thinking people😊@@carissafisher7514
Seeing all of these older people start to tear up when talking about something that happened more than a decade ago, is so gut ranching to see. Hearing that mom talk about her daughter all those years later, is a real tear jerker
40+ years ago
When I watched that particular episode, he actually sent chills up my spine. I didn’t know why at the time. Apparently I subconsciously did.
Seen this one before and it's still interesting. This man went on a whole game show for dating. Like narcissistic psychopathic people have no limit to what they'll do. Always gives me chills when I see this one though! Literally went on a game show to pick his next victim. The charm that these people have is what just runs a cold shiver up my spine. Cheryl's instincts saved her life! oof!
And why didn't the producers of the show do a background check???
Glad the woman on the dating game listened to her instinct and did not go out with the man who gave her the creeps.
This is so sad. The gross negligence of our system still to this day is heartbreaking. I'm so thankful for the rarely seen good officers and citizens of the world. The facts are with tech. advancements their should never be any missing people, especially children. Neither should their be the ability for police to delete their own body / car camera footage real
Justice shouldn't be just-us. My heart ❤️ go's out to all victims.
Negligence?? Who was bringing her up???
Why does it always take decades to carry out a death penalty execution? What are they busy with???
$$$$$
By the time he was sentenced bro was about to die any second
There are a plentitude of appeals that come with the death sentence.
Their busy avoiding (and making excuses) to not do their jobs…among other things as well 😒
Usually those on death row have appeals ongoing
I’ve seen coverage of this case many times over the years, but I cried throughout your entire presentation. Such heartfelt emotion and focus on the victims and survivors. Thank you for what you do.
13:05 As if a child molester could be rehabilitated.
No, it's demonic. He had a serious Dem n possession problem.
That "man" was able to live 77 years.
Fn yikes and wowzers. 😢
I'm surprised some of the parents didn't take the law into their own hands, this is one time I wouldn't have blamed them!
*SUPER CRINGE*
@@k9maiden64So you want them to go to prison for taking the life of a criminal?
Did you think about the fact that these girls had siblings and loved ones who needed to be cared for as well?
Same thing came to my mind.. I was amazed how did he even lived so long and whyyy
Otherwise, rest of his crimes wouldn’t be discovered. Other victims waited him live long enough to have DNA tests done.
Not telling or calling parents is the saddest things these girls do.
Yeah, if she would have reported this ass clown that 8 year would have never become a victim
Agreed. As a mother you always sense when things are not right with your child and you just want to help them. ❤️
Nah... For me, it's the dumbest thing a person in need does.
More like the stupidest thing
The parents. Idiots
I found out recently that my dad went to school with this creep back in 1958 . Cantwell high school in Montebello California. I found my dad‘s yearbook from that year and sure enough they were in the same class.
This is why it's so important that victims come forward if not for themselves but to save other children other women that will be victims to the monster
100%
The Dating Game contestant saved herself from being a victim. She had bad vibes and backed out of the date at the last minute. Thank God.
"there was no hair" that shattered my heart seeing the pain in mom's face when she said that. This monster should have rotted in prison for his atrocities.
He did
I was almost abducted at 9 years old. This was 1967.....He was young, cute, and driving a red convertible GTO.....I'm 66 today and it's still like yesterday. My sister and I were just one block from the house. It was a very busy neighborhood. This guy pulled us over to ask us if we knew where ROSE STREET was. .. I was not familiar with that street. As soon as I said I didn't know, he grabbed me....I probably weighed 75 pounds. I was just tiny. On top of that, I had stitches on the bottom of my foot, because I had stepped on a broken coke bottle...My little sister was with me, but I think she was too young for him. Thank God he didn't take my sister....but while he was trying to throw me in his car, I started SCREAMING! He couldn't handle that noise, so he dropped me. All the people on the street ran out of their home. A few tried to find the car. It was RED....but no one found it. I was NEVER SCARED. I knew God sent Angels to protect me. To this day, it's just amazing I got away. But I was a spunky kid. I'm one of 11 children....so that's probably why I was spunky!!!!! I feel so bad these women went thru this horror!!!!!!!
Where was this exactly maybe its a known child killer
I always have radios etc on because if I have quiet contemplative time my memories get so distressing. I prefer to not "work through them.". I think I'm a coward but I'm not sure i would come through it better than I am and I'm old.
where were god's angels when the other girls got killed? they were not worth the trouble for your god? there is no god
@@arrivagabryok what if they would’ve grown up and gone to hell but before they were Christian so they would die and go to heaven God always has a plan
@@taniagrey411 If god has a plan so explain to me why people pray, seems like he is the boss so praying serves nothing. The "god has a plan" theory is always convenient when there is no logical explanation, the usual god of the gaps
There are so many monsters around us, it's the victims, survivors, and heros like Mike that give humanity hope. ❤️
Finally someone who can make a documentary worth watching fully through!
This is one of the best videos I've ever watch with such a great story telling and material.
i mean all his video is great
He shouldn't have been allowed to appeal the 3rd time 😮how is it justice if the family has to go through it all over again and the courts must know that he's just doing it for kicks 😮🤬🤬🤬
I've lived on Huntington Beach almost my whole life and this case has always haunted me...Until this video I only knew the name and "The dating game " killer..but this video has shook me knowing how much damage this deranged evil "thing" I can't call it human...to understand the extent of his crimes so close to home. I guess part of me was too frightened to know all the truths ,being so close to home..😢My oldest sister was almost kidnapped at age 3 from a department store bathroom, where luckily my grandmother worked and knew the woman working that day at the front counter and my grandmother was friends with her, so she knew my sister , when she saw a strange woman trying to leave the store with her, she stopped in her tracks from leaving...I'm soo grateful for that woman or my sister might not be here today...I grew up with a very overprotective mother and father and didn't know what happened until I was older, but I'm glad I was so embedded to not talk to or trust strangers, my instincts for safety were with me from the day I was born....For this case, I'm so glad those families finally after so much injustice finally found some peace ❤
This episode was amazing for highlighting the victims, their pain, innocence, and their bravery. I'm sitting here with tears on my face. My deepest gratitude to all the people who look out for children like the friend Mike, like the salesman and the police officer. Please if you see something and it doesn't feel right, say something. You could save a life, you could save a child and her/his family from a lifetime of grief. You could help stop evil from taking more victims. See something, say something. Please.
Morgan and Tali. You are such brave, beautiful women. I am so sorry for all you have been through. But I am glad you've found each other and that you each had such wonderful heroes in your life. I hope life grants you peace and that you never forget you are loved. 💝💝💝
Horrendous how the justice system kept letting that killer out. No telling how many more he killed between prison time.
Why the hell should they need to traumatize a little 8-9 yro girl to testify when there was a grown man/police officer who saw the whole thing AND the Good Samaritan who followed the car?!? So this guy can go on killing again and again and retraumatize the family with trial after trial?
I learned about rodney alcala through the documentary city of angels, city of death on hulu ( i really do recommend watching ). I have always looked for a documentary that goes more in depth with his attacks and how many he had. You explained it so well and really answered all of my questions , i never even knew about his first attack!! Thank you for always remembering and talking more about the lifes lost in the hands of this monster.. and to his survivors you are not victims but fighters ❤️
Netflix has a movie coming out about him soon. FYI
My heart just aches for this mother. I lost my brother to a violent crime n i watched what my mother went thru. A parent who loses a child to violent never recovers. My prayers n my ❤ will be with this family every day.
The part with Robin and her mother made me fight back tears. That innocent girl, her whole life ahead and then taken away by that monster. Hope her family were somewhat able to heal from this. And I hope there is a hell for that "man" who destroyed so many families.
You don't have to hope, @hari04364. This monster IS in HELL where he belongs, period!
This… is one of the BEST documentaries I have ever seen, hands down! EXCELLENT work, UNSEEN- full props to you and your team!
You know, it's so sad that these people do become infamous and their names are remembered for decades. They deserve to never be spoken of, never be mentioned, they just need to be entirely forgotten.
Yes I can't stand how they make shows about these creeps 😢
Love the narrator
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Agree his voice oozes empathy, helps through the horror
The 2 surviving victims finally meeting after so long brought tears to my eyes. I’m glad they are finally able to heal after what that monster did to them. Such a tragedy that he was only required to serve such a minimal sentence after assaulting and nearly killing Tali Shapiro. So many women would be alive today if not for that.
My heart is so very sad for you Morgan. I am so sorry that you had to experience such a horrendous crime. I hope you stopped blaming yourself about the 8 year old Angel; you were a young girl yourself. If you are still on this earth with us, I pray you have not let him defy who you are. If you are in heaven, I know you are watching down on all the young girls on earth.
I was 18 when I went to LA in 1977.
I didn’t understand why my Father was so adamant about me coming back home to Texas until I started watching these stories about Ted Bundy, the Hillside Stranglers and Rodney Alcala.
CA is full of crazies and it has become so much worse!
Did you go back? I'm from California and since I was a child, I wanted to live in Texas. I think it was because my aunties watched the series Dallas and I wanted to live around cowboys.
Yeah cos Texas is soo much safer. NOT!
wow! the amount of heroism and strength of the people involved in this case is just outstanding.
Where would this world be without these amazing 1st responders?? Be they cops, EMT's, firefighters, etc...... Bless You All🙏
I was hesitant to watch this because I already know this case but I'm glad I did. This channel brings a lot of bits from many places to give us the best comprehensive stories. Thank you and RIP all the victims. Alcala should have been punished way earlier than he actually did, so many young women would have been saved.
It is difficult for a child with huge trauma to testify, child victims should be better protected!
Yes childern should be better protected by their parents! Why was and 8 yr old allowed to roam around on the streets going dancing. I dont think taping a dime to a little girls shoe is much protection now is it?
I am increasingly convinced that in the summer of 1977 I was approached by Rodney Alcala. Thank God my mother intervened and literally hauled me off. Totally, the same shtick. "I'm a professional photographer." Makes me ill, physically ill.
where?
omgg, how old were you?
In 1974 it was known that there is no rehabilitation for sex offenders.
I`ve watched hundreds of real crime stories but this was the 1st one to make me cry . (I`m a 61 year old male )
The person who said he was better should be held accountable
It pisses me off when they let men like this off for good behaviour in prison of course he'll behave in there no women and children and bigger and stronger men who think youre scum that youd keep your head down around. Cant believe he was released
Hear! Hear!
Now, they have sexual predators saying they are transgender women just so they can be in a women's prison to prey on women there!
You can still see the pain in that little girls Mum all these years later the poor woman 😢😢😢RIP kid 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you for sharing this shocking news. Thanks to the good Samaritan's act of kindness. Justice should have been served a lot earlier. Hope all the innocent victims rest in peace and sincere condolences to all their families and loved ones.
this account never fails to make me get the chills… prayers out to all those lost to this disgusting monster
Why let monsters like this free, look how many victims he killed and hurt . I pray for those surviving victims, they strong, they are heroes. It's the first time I hear of this story, thank you for telling their story
The fact that he still was present on the Earth for 77 years and more than 30 years after he was already sentenced to death, is just as crazy as his whole life was. That 3 times he was “re-judged” being ALREADY GUILTY, means that this system will let out to the society any psychopath if he’s saying he’s not guilty.
Still, today, women need to be taught to protect themselves and to feel their worth and to scream loudly when in the path of danger. I wonder if this first victim was afraid of her mother’s fragility or just afraid for her family finding out about what happened? Some women carry guilt and shame over other’s damaging behavior to them. Was she at a place where she knew that she shouldn’t be at her age? Did she feel that she would be blamed for the attack? She appeared to have little to no self-esteem. I hope that she’s received help & comfort and can teach others the dangers at our doorsteps.
Men need to get help and stop touching and harming women. We can be trained to know self defense. However, men need to control their emotions.
@@brittneyhailey Right, but they are so dumb to learn this
Men need to learn not to harm women and children...this is on them ! And when men hear other men talking badly about women (even on social media)they need to call them out for it !!. And mothers and fathers bring up your sons not be misigynists and creeps and bullies etc etc etc....
I’ve seen lots of videos on this creep. Yours is the best. Wow. Well done.
Unseen, Well done on this powerful story. So many items that get forgotten or never told.