LOS ANGELES, CA – In a chilling account of survival, two women, Morgan Rowan and Tali Shapiro, bravely shared their experiences of escaping the clutches of notorious serial killer Rodney Alcala. Alcala, infamously known as the Dating Game Killer, terrorized Orange County and New York with a string of murders targeting women and girls during the 1970s.

According to reports, Alcala’s reign of terror came to an end in 1979, culminating in his conviction for multiple murders in California in 2010. His gruesome crimes, which came to light through DNA evidence, shocked the nation and haunted the survivors for decades.

Survivors Morgan Rowan and Tali Shapiro recounted their harrowing encounters with Alcala in a recent episode of People Magazine Investigates: Surviving A Serial Killer. Rowan, who was just 16 at the time, detailed the chilling night when Alcala attacked and sexually assaulted her during a party in Hollywood, California. Shapiro, on the other hand, was only eight when Alcala kidnapped and assaulted her in Palm Springs in 1968, leaving her brutalized and traumatized.

Rowan’s revelation that Alcala had attacked her months before Shapiro shattered long-held beliefs about the timeline of the killer’s crimes. The survivor recounted the horrific ordeal of being tied up, beaten, and left for dead by Alcala in a room while her friends unknowingly partied outside.

In a series of shocking events, both survivors narrowly escaped Alcala’s clutches, with Rowan’s friends coming to her rescue in the nick of time. Alcala’s violent spree eventually led to his arrest and conviction, marking the end of his reign of terror.

Despite Alcala’s death in 2021 while serving time on death row in California, the survivors’ courage in sharing their stories serves as a reminder of the resilience and strength in the face of unimaginable horror. The survivors’ accounts shed light on a dark chapter in history, ensuring that the legacy of those who faced unspeakable atrocities lives on.

As the investigation into Alcala’s crimes continues to unfold, the survivors’ voices stand as a testament to the enduring spirit of those who survived the Dating Game Killer’s reign of terror. Each Sunday, a new episode of People Magazine Investigates: Surviving A Serial Killer airs on Investigation Discovery, offering further insights into the chilling saga of Rodney Alcala.