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Criminal

Nov. 14, 2025

In new book, DA provides behind-the-scenes details of Golden State killer prosecution

At a Sacramento book event, DA Thien Ho explained how early-morning writing sessions, genealogy science and a lifetime of choices shaped his account of the Golden State Killer case.

In new book, DA provides behind-the-scenes details of Golden State killer prosecution
Sacramento District Attorney Thien Ho, left, with Sheriff Jim Cooper at the Sacramento Public Library Galleria on Wednesday night. Ho discussed his new book, "The People vs. The Golden State Killer." Photo by Malcolm Maclachlan

SACRAMENTO -- "My wife loves true crime," Sacramento District Attorney Thien Ho told the crowd at the Public Library Galleria on Wednesday night.

Ho was speaking at an event celebrating the release this week of his book, "The People vs. the Golden State Killer." The book details the investigation and prosecution of Joseph DeAngelo. It mixes the tale of Ho's family fleeing Vietnam's communist government with the story of how DNA unraveled the identity of...

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