The Golden State Killer: It's Not Over

About The Golden State Killer: It's Not Over

'The Golden State Killer: It's Not Over' is a harrowing, intense docuseries released in 2018. It documents the case of the Golden State Killer, an infamous serial killer, rapist, and burglar who terrorized California during the 70's and 80's. The series delves into the investigations and attempts to unmask the man behind these horrific crimes. Despite committing over 12 murders, 50 rapes, and 100 burglaries, the Golden State Killer was never caught for over 40 years until advances in technology and DNA testing led to his eventual capture in 2018.

Making / Production

The series was produced by Discovery Channel & Investigation Discovery and was directed by Yvette Gentile and Kevin Kaufman. It consists of four episodes, each illustrating a different aspect of the investigation and the killer's crimes. Combining interviews, real-time footage, and dramatic reenactments, the complexity of the case is brought to life.

Actors

• Paul Holes as Himself - A retired cold case investigator, Holes dedicated significant portions of his career to unmask the Golden State Killer.
• Michelle McNamara as Herself - A true crime author who wrote a book about the Golden State Killer and played a vital role in keeping the case alive in the public eye.
• Larry Crompton as Himself - A retired detective, Crompton appealed to the public for a renewed interest in the case through his book 'Sudden Terror'.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The title of the series 'It's Not Over' refers to the fact that the case was cold for many years.
• The Golden State Killer was also known by several other names including the East Area Rapist, Original Night Stalker, and Visalia Ransacker.
• Michelle McNamara, one of the key figures in keeping the Golden State Killer investigation alive, sadly passed away two years before the killer's capture, and did not get to see the resolution of the case.

Awards

To date, the TV Series 'The Golden State Killer: It's Not Over' has not won any awards.

Quotes

• "He was the bogeyman. He was the man in the dark." - Victim Jane Carson-Sandler.
• "It's the biggest unsolved serial crime in history -- he was a boogeyman for a decade." - Paul Holes.

Music, Soundtrack

The chilling atmosphere of the series is heightened by an effectively suspenseful soundtrack, composed by Noah Sorota.