USA - California. Judge Francisco Briseno sentenced Rodney James Alcala to deat

29 August 2010 :

Orange County Judge Francisco Briseno sentenced Rodney James Alcala to deat, following a March 9 (see) jury's recommendation. Alcala, 66, white. has been found guilty in killing 1 girl and 4 women between 1977 and 1979.
 
(sources: Associated Press, 30/03/2010)

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