2010 A second trial , in 1986 , also resulted in a death sentence , but it was overturned by the 9th U.S . : Rodney Alcala was arraigned again . Alcala 's alleged victims include two 23-year - old New York women . The slayings occurred in the 1970s . ` ` Cold cases are not forgotten ' , '' district attorney said .
2010 : Rodney Alcala was arraigned again . Alcala 's alleged victims include two 23-year - old New York women . The slayings occurred in the 1970s . ` ` Cold cases are not forgotten ' , '' district attorney said .