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DNA match catches alleged ‘East Area Rapist,’ who murdered 12, raped 45
DNA match catches alleged ‘East Area Rapist,’ who murdered 12, raped 45
By Sarah Ravani, Melody Gutierrez, Jenna Lyons and Sophie Haigney
A suspect believed to be the notorious East Area Rapist was reportedly taken into custody Wednesday in the Sacramento area — more than 30 years since he allegedly committed 12 murders and 45 rapes. -
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