East Area Rapist also known as Golden State Killer, Visalia Ransacker, Original Night Stalker

Manhunt across California: How the East Area Rapist suspect was captured

He would become known by many names -- ransacker, rapist, stalker and killer -- all of which struck fear in the hearts of Californians.

It started with a series of crimes that went largely unnoticed in the Central Valley, but that would change as his crime wave spread and the violence intensified.

This is the story of a ruthless killer, terrorized communities and determined detectives.

A story that began more than 40 years ago.