A groundbreaking true crime documentary has unearthed a shocking new confession from one of America's most notorious serial killers, potentially solving a decades-old cold case that haunted California.
Joseph Naso, the depraved murderer known as the 'Alphabet Killer' for selecting victims whose names began with the same letter, has admitted to a previously unsolved fourth killing in a dramatic prison interview.
The Chilling Confession
Naso, now 89 and serving a life sentence without parole at California's San Quentin State Prison, revealed gruesome details about the murder of Patricia Skiple in 1974. The 39-year-old mother vanished after leaving her home in San Anselmo, Marin County, with her body discovered weeks later in a remote area of Ignacio.
"I killed her," Naso stated matter-of-factly in the documentary footage, sending shivers through investigators who had worked the case for nearly half a century.
The Alphabet Killer's Reign of Terror
Naso earned his macabre nickname through his methodical selection of victims: Carmen Colon, Roxene Roggasch, Pamela Parsons, and Tracy Tafoya - all sharing the same first and last name initials. His conviction in 2013 brought justice for these women, but the Skiple case remained officially unsolved until now.
Investigators had long suspected Naso's involvement in Skiple's murder, but lacked conclusive evidence to bring charges. The cold case documentary team's access to the imprisoned killer provided the breakthrough detectives needed.
Documentary Breakthrough
The forthcoming film, featuring never-before-seen interviews with Naso, has sparked renewed interest in one of California's most perplexing serial killer cases. Forensic experts and criminal psychologists appearing in the documentary analyse Naso's motives and methods, providing terrifying insights into the mind of a calculated killer.
Marin County District Attorney's Office confirmed they are reviewing the new evidence, though with Naso already serving multiple life sentences, additional charges are unlikely.
The documentary is expected to air later this year, promising to deliver closure to families and a chilling warning about the monsters that walk among us.
