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Searching for a serial killer from my bedroom

Paul Haynes started looking for the 'Golden State Killer' when he lost his job and moved back to his childhood home. This took over his life for nearly a decade.

Paul Haynes’ search for an elusive serial killer started when he was out of work and had to move back to his childhood home; this soon took over his life and became a full-time occupation. He then teamed up with the crime writer Michelle McNamara who came up with the name 'Golden State Killer.' He told his story to Emily Webb.

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Picture: Paul Haynes
Credit: Sabrina O’Callaghan

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Thu 15 Apr 202102:06GMT
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