Man believed to be notorious 'Golden State Killer' arrested in California
SACRAMENTO, California --
An elusive serial killer known as the notorious "Golden State Killer," who authorities say committed at least 12 homicides, 45 rapes and dozens of burglaries across California in the 1970s and 1980s, is believed to be in custody Wednesday.
Joseph James DeAngelo was arrested by Sacramento sheriff's officials at approximately 2:30 a.m. A law enforcement official said DeAngelo is a former police officer.
The suspect was also dubbed the "East Area Rapist" and the "Original Night Stalker" after a series of Southern California slayings, as well as the "Diamond Knot Killer."