Woman of the Hour
This article contains mentions of murder, rape, and sexual assault.
This article contains spoilers for Woman of the Hour.
Shapiro was lured into Alcala’s home on the lie that he knew her parents.
Shapiro’s family was then residing at the storied Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles.
Shaprio’s family had already relocated to Mexico and refused to allow her to testify.
The 18-year-old had been raped, beaten, and bound with rope ties.
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Her body was discarded on a dirt path near Mullholland Drive.
He was later discharged from the army on medical grounds.
A text epilogue explains that Amy testified in court against him.
Woman of the Hour is a biographical thriller directed by Anna Kendrick, who also stars in the film. The movie chronicles the infamous real-life story of Cheryl Bradshaw’s appearance on the 1978 edition of The Dating Game, where one of the contestants, Rodney Alcala, would later be revealed as a notorious serial killer. The film delves into the chilling intersection of entertainment and true crime.
Months later, Alcala killed 21-year-old Jill Marie Parentaeu in her Burbank apartment.
She was raped and beaten to death.
Alcala was incriminated by blood samples years later, as he cut himself escaping through a window.
Still, Alcala managed to escape,until he would meet his final victim days later Robin Christin Samsoe.
He went on to kidnap, rape, strangle, and stab Samsoe.
He was sentenced to death for a second time, but was later overturned after Alcala filed ahabeas corpuspetition.
The killer died of natural causes at a hospital in Kings County in 2021.
It is now estimated that Alcalacould have up to 130 victims(viaAP).
This trial is now showcased inWoman of the Hour,making the real case that much more horrific.
The film delves into the chilling intersection of entertainment and true crime.
