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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Sacramento authorities arrest Golden State Killer

    Police in Sacramento today say they’ve caught the man known as the Golden State Killer, East Area Rapist, and Original Night Stalker. He’s blamed for at least 12 killings, 45 rapes, and burglaries in the ‘70s and ‘80s.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Apr 25, 2018 • 1 min read

    Police in Sacramento today say they’ve caught the man known as the Golden State Killer, East Area Rapist, and Original Night Stalker. He’s blamed for at least 12 killings, 45 rapes, and burglaries in the ‘70s and ‘80s. Joseph James DeAngelo apparently had been living near Sacramento for decades, unknown to neighbors and law enforcement.

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    Does 'miracle drug' CBD work?
    1. 0:00Sacramento authorities arrest Golden State KillerYou’re reading this
    2. 8:53California assemblywoman Cristina Garcia is accused of financial impropriety
    3. 17:13How will KCET-KOCE merger affect LA broadcasting?
    4. 28:41What we know -- and don't know -- about CBD
    5. 44:51Federal judge wants DACA to be renewed
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