The information appears in Ho’s book, “The People vs. the Golden State Killer,” which discusses the investigative steps taken before DeAngelo’s 2018 arrest. Case 53: The Golden State Killer Part VI 1. In 2020, DeAngelo pleaded guilty to 26 crimes, including attacks attributed to the East Area Rapist. His plea resolved cases spanning multiple jurisdictions across California. The opinions expressed by contributors and/or content partners are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of LifeZette.