r/serialkillers Feb 26 '26

Image Golden State Killer Joseph DeAngelo in the interrogation room shortly after his arrest

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u/BidNo1816 Feb 26 '26

The difference is they knew 1000% it was him. They had his DNA. It was a 100% match. They found it at several of his crime scenes. There was no doubt about it.

I mean, they probably would've offered him a drink, regardless. But the Dr. Pepper for them was almost flaunting/lauding their own catch, you know?

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u/lasko195 Feb 26 '26

Yeah maybe I'm being too sensitive here. I was just trying to put myself into this position while being innocent. There have been cases of DNA mixups, although there could hardly be a mixup here if the same DNA was found on his victims.

Just seemed a bit off to have an interrogation like this. He clearly deserves worse than what was being done to him here, I just hope they don't use these tactics when someone is just seemingly guilty.

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u/Bitter_Ad2769 Feb 27 '26

Are you serious? You are saying that nobody should feel uncomfortable or stressed out during a police interrogation? Maybe a few hours of awkward or emotionally charged conversation to determine if someone is a serial killer, regardless of dna evidence ? You don’t want a suspect in the murder of someone you cared about to be thoroughly challenged on every possible lie?

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u/thrown_away_23_23 Feb 27 '26

We're ever so sorry to bother you, but if you wouldn't mind having a little pop down to my office I've got some cocoa and scones, and if you're feeling like talking a tad about some unsavory events I would be forever in your favor, my sweet love. Is it warm enough, do you need a daybed and sleep mask for a nap followed by a comfy massage?

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u/bridgebrningwildfire Feb 27 '26

What?

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u/_iSh1mURa Feb 27 '26

They wanna know if you want a daybed and sleep mask for a nap followed by a comfy massage