Archive · 2 Sep 2025
Joseph Naso, the ‘Alphabet Killer,’ Claims More Victims
Joseph Naso, nicknamed the 'Alphabet Killer' because his victims' names started with the same letter, is in prison for killing four women.
Now, he says he actually killed 26 people.
A new documentary will feature interviews with him and his former inmates, who state Naso confessed to additional murders.
Investigators are reviewing the claims, and could reopen old cases.
Naso was reportedly upset when one of the alleged victims was linked to another killer, Rodney Alcala.
The new documentary aims to provide closure for victims' families.
Joseph Naso, known as the 'Alphabet Killer,' has claimed 26 victims.
Naso was convicted in 2013 of killing four women.
Naso's victims' first and last names began with the same letter.
A new documentary will feature interviews with Naso and former inmates.
Authorities are considering reopening old cases based on Naso's claims.
- Who
- Joseph Naso, a serial killer
- What
- Claims to have killed 26 women, but was only convicted of 4 murders
- When
- Convicted in 2013; claims made over a decade
- Where
- Serving sentence in California
- Why
- Unclear; Naso has not issued an official statement
- Name
- Joseph Naso
- Known as
- The 'Alphabet Killer'
- Convicted Murders
- 4
- Claimed Victims
- 26
- Current Status
- Serving sentence in California
- Age
- 91
- Documentary
- 'Death Row Confidential: Secrets of a Serial Killer'