Episode
People Magazine Investigates: The Golden State Killer Caught
Overview
In the 1970s, a serial rapist is on the loose in northern California. As his reign of terror over the community wanes, police discover he isn't just a serial rapist, he's a serial murderer who has been killing people all over California.
Details
- Series
- People Magazine Investigates
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 2017-11-07
- Runtime
- 42 min
Episode context
The Golden State Killer Caught is Episode 1 in Season 2 of People Magazine Investigates. It aired on 2017-11-07. The runtime is 42 min.
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