Golden State Killer sentenced to multiple life terms in prison

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Joseph James DeAngelo, also known as the Golden State Killer, has been sentenced to multiple life sentences without the possibility of parole.

In June, DeAngelo, a former police officer, pleaded guilty to 13 counts of murder and 13 rape-related charges. Additionally, the killer claimed responsibility for dozens of other instances of sexual assault. The statutes of limitations on those incidents, however, have expired.

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