Episode
48 Hours: The Golden State Killer
Overview
After 40 years, police arrest the man they think committed at least 50 rapes and 12 murders.
Details
- Series
- 48 Hours
- Season
- Season 33
- Episode
- Episode 33
- Air date
- 2020-08-22
Episode context
The Golden State Killer is Episode 33 in Season 33 of 48 Hours. It aired on 2020-08-22.
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