Netflix's 'Woman of the Hour' Explores Chilling Crimes of 'Dating Game Killer' Rodney Alcala

The film delves into the disturbing true story of Rodney Alcala, a serial killer who appeared on a popular TV dating show in the 1970s.

Rodney Alcala, known as the 'Dating Game Killer,' was convicted of murdering seven women and girls, though authorities suspect he may have killed many more.
In 1978, Alcala appeared on 'The Dating Game' and won a date with Cheryl Bradshaw, who later declined due to his unsettling behavior.
Alcala's criminal history included a previous conviction for sexually assaulting an eight-year-old girl, but background checks were not conducted for TV show contestants at the time.
Alcala was finally apprehended in 1979 after DNA evidence linked him to multiple murders in California and New York.
Alcala died of natural causes in 2021 while on death row, leaving behind a legacy of terror and unanswered questions about the true extent of his crimes.