In this episode, we unravel the chilling case of Reno’s so-called Alphabet Serial Killer. From the eerie pattern in his victims to the strange, methodical way he stalked the streets, this story unsettled the community and left investigators scrambling for answers. We’ll dive into the timeline of murders, the victims’ stories, and how the killer earned his haunting nickname. Was it coincidence, calculation, or something more sinister? Join us as we trace the alphabet of death through Reno’s dark history.
Resources for this episode:
ABC7 — “Serial killer Joseph Naso calls I-Team from prison”
This reports on Naso’s prison phone calls, his frailty, and recent investigations.
https://abc7news.com/post/serial-killer-joseph-naso-calls-teams-dan-noyes-prison-he-faces-new-investigations-are-more-victims/17878512/ ABC7 San Francisco
Vanity Fair — “How a Death Row Murderer Exposed One of America’s Most Prolific Serial Killers (Part 1 & Part 2)”
In-depth narrative on Bill Noguera’s role, his interactions with Naso, and the expansion of the case.
Part 1: https://www.vanityfair.com/news/story/death-row-murderer-exposed-serial-killer-case-part-1 Vanity Fair
Part 2: https://www.vanityfair.com/news/story/death-row-murderer-exposed-serial-killer-case-part-2 Vanity Fair
Newsweek — “Alphabet Serial Killer May Be Linked To More Murders”
Covers new claims and ongoing investigation into additional victims beyond the known four.
https://www.newsweek.com/alphabet-serial-killer-may-link-more-murders-2122664 Newsweek
ABC7 — “Serial killer Joseph Naso linked to Daly City’s oldest cold case murder”
Suggests Naso may be linked to a 1974 murder in Daly City, possibly his first known African American victim.
https://abc7news.com/post/serial-killer-joseph-naso-linked-daly-citys-oldest-cold-case-murder/17837080/ ABC7 San Francisco
ABC7 — “Joseph Naso left 2 bodies on Mt. Tam in 1977, according to new documentary”
Reports claims by Naso regarding murders on Mt. Tamalpais and the overlapping of his list with those cases.
https://abc7news.com/post/joseph-naso-left-2-bodies-mt-tamalpais-marin-county-according-death-row-confidential-secrets-serial-killer/17676739/ ABC7 San Francisco
“A Cold Case Review into the Mind of Serial Killer Joseph Naso”
An investigative article summarizing the search, diaries, photos, and forensic evidence in the case.
https://www.ishinews.com/a-cold-case-review-into-the-mind-of-serial-killer-joseph-naso/ ISHI News
TV Insider — “Did ‘Alphabet Killer’ Joseph Naso Murder 26 Women?”
Looks into recent documentaries and the claims about 26 victims.
https://www.tvinsider.com/1216419/joseph-naso-alphabet-killer-death-row-confidential-secrets-of-a-serial-killer-bill-noguera/ TV Insider
Lion TV / “The Murder List” (Documentary / Show)
A documentary about Naso’s List of Ten, his diaries, and the mystery behind them.
https://www.liontvusa.com/our-shows/the-murder-list liontvusa.com
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