In 2003, Steven Mack, a homicide detective with the Huntington Beach Police Department, took a leading role in retrying a twice-overturned murder case against Rodney Alcala. His efforts led to the uncovering of a prolific serial killer.

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Nicknamed 'The Dating Game Killer' after his 1978 appearance on the TV show of the same name while in the middle of a killing spree, Rodney Alcala died on July 24, 2021. Although convicted of seven murders, investigators speculate there are more victims.