Evil Has a Name
The Untold Story of the Golden State Killer Investigation
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The Golden State Killer. The East Area Rapist. The Original Night Stalker. The Visalia Ransacker.
The monster who preyed on Californians from 1975 to 1986 was known by many aliases. And while numerous police sketches tried to capture his often-masked visage, the Golden State Killer spent more than 40 years not only faceless, but nameless.
For his victims, for their families and for the investigators tasked with finding him, the senselessness and brutality of the Golden State Killer's acts were matched only by the powerlessness they felt at failing to uncover his identity. To be sure, the chances of obtaining closure — or any form of justice — after so many years were slim to none, at best.
Then, on April 24, 2018, authorities arrested 72-year-old Joseph James DeAngelo at his home in Citrus Heights, Calif., based on DNA evidence linked to the crimes. Amazingly, it seemed, evil finally had a name.
Delivering all-new details about the investigation and a stunning final act to the events of Michelle McNamara's haunting best seller, I'll Be Gone in the Dark, this is the true story of how the suspected Golden State Killer was captured, as told, first-hand, by those closest to the case:
Paul Holes — the forensic criminologist and retired Costa County detective who spent 20 years trying to crack the Golden State Killer case, and finally did.
Steven Kramer — the FBI lawyer who pioneered the use of a public DNA database to unmask a killer, creating controversy in the process.
Jim Clemente (Host) — a retired FBI profiler and former New York City prosecutor who has investigated some of the highest profile criminal cases in U.S. history, including The Unabomber.
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- 2020-01-16
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This series is very well done. I like hearing from the victims and officers. You get a complete understanding of the fear that the EAR.
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- 2019-04-15
Loveeeeely
This is reallly sooo interesting and well said.It makes me want to become a criminologist.
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- Kayla b
- 2019-03-23
Not the best, not the worst
Honestly wasn’t impressed by the whole episode idea and it felt like Netflix did a documentary, took the audio and posted it on here. Disappointed in what I thought was more of a book style.
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- Alissa A.
- 2020-05-21
Every word is incredible
Incredible story about a true hero Paul Holes and his out of the box idea to use DNA in a groundbreaking new way. Must read for anyone who is interested in justice. Thank you Paul for this great book and thank you for your service. Your a true hero.
To the victims and those who spoke during this book, your words encompassed the reason why this case had to be closed. Bless your lives moving forward.
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- 2019-07-20
Gripping!
Excellent to listen to this story. I highly recommend it for anyone who enjoys true crime. There is lots of great interviews, details and original people to hear.
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- Valerie
- 2020-02-14
Calm after 30 years
How does a killer stay at large for 30 years? The reign of terror is unsermountable for the residants of Sacromento County. To hear the same voice on the phone again after the same number of years leaves the reader feeling the identical chills as that of his victims years ago.
The book is a page turner and will leave you reading late into the night.
The author writes with poise and is sensitive reinacting the terror felt by those directly victimized and famiies wondering if they will be next.
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- AP
- 2020-11-06
Very well done
This podcast is very thoughtfully done. Kept my interest throughout the whole series. Enjoyed it.
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- Elizabeth W.
- 2019-12-11
Riveting!
Absolutely riveting documentary about the golden state murderer. The story takes you into the time and place during this horrific time. The visuals are excellent as the descriptive narration is professional and precise. Excellent audiobook as told by the detectives in their own words. A must listen!
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- Victoria
- 2019-02-26
Emotional & Powerful
Thank you. Thank you for everything you’ve done. You Paul, and your team (including Michelle) have helped so many people and hearing the victims speak about how they have families, etc, it was just so much love and so heart warming. I cried a lot in the last few episodes and I’m so happy that he’s in Jail. You guys worked so hard , and you are all hero’s. I waited to read Michelle’s book until Evil Has a Name was available on Canadian Audible. So I listened to all of this back to back. Thanks for catching this monster , and giving light to victims in so many ways ❤️ SSDGM
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- LJB
- 2019-02-11
Love Paul!!!!!
Wonderful chance to hear how Paul Holes has worked tirelessly with talented ppl over the last 25 years to catch this monster. Grateful that they took us on a thorough journey through this tv style investivative podcast.
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