UPDATE: New claims have emerged linking convicted murderer Joseph Naso, known as the “Alphabet Serial Killer,” to a staggering 26 murders—far exceeding the four for which he was convicted. This urgent update raises critical questions about unsolved cases and could reshape the narrative around one of America’s most notorious serial killers.
Naso, 91, is currently on death row in California, having been sentenced in 2013 for the murders of four women with matching initials. His victims include Roxene Roggasch (“R.R.”), 18, found in 1977; Carmen Colon (“C.C.”), 22, discovered in 1978; Pamela Parsons (“P.P.”), 38, in 1993; and Tracy Tafoya (“T.T.”), 31, in 1994. The unusual pattern of their initials earned him his infamous nickname.
This new information, relayed by fellow inmate William “Bill” Noguera, claims Naso has admitted to additional killings, including the case of Pamela Lambson, a 19-year-old whose murder was previously attributed to another killer, Rodney Alcala, known as “The Dating Game Killer.” Noguera asserts that Naso kept a “Greatest Hits” list and detailed his gruesome methods, raising alarms across law enforcement agencies.
“He gave me a lot of little details that matched,” Noguera stated, describing how Naso allegedly lured Lambson by posing as a photographer for the Oakland A’s before taking her to Mount Tamalpais, where her body was found.
The disturbing claims will be explored further in the upcoming Oxygen documentary, Death Row Confidential: Secrets of a Serial Killer, premiering on September 13, 2023. The series promises to shine a spotlight on Naso’s case and its implications for unsolved murders.
These allegations have significant implications. If verified, they could indicate that other killers have been wrongfully blamed for crimes that may actually have been committed by Naso. For families of victims, this could potentially bring closure and answers long sought after.
Cold-case detective Ken Mains has been collaborating with Noguera and believes that Naso may be linked to at least four additional unsolved murders, including the case of Charlotte Cook, a 19-year-old from Oakland, and Lynn Ruth Connes, 20, who vanished in 1976.
Authorities, including the FBI and various local police departments, are currently reviewing this new evidence. While no charges have been formally announced, the possibility of reopening cold cases looms large.
As Naso remains in a medical facility on death row, families and investigators are anxiously awaiting further developments. The potential for Naso to be classified as one of the most prolific serial killers in U.S. history—rivaling the likes of Ted Bundy and Jeffrey Dahmer—has sparked renewed interest in his case.
In light of these unfolding events, the urgency for clarity escalates. Families of victims, long left in the dark, may finally receive the answers they have been yearning for. The upcoming documentary is expected to increase scrutiny, putting pressure on law enforcement to clarify Naso’s role in these unsolved mysteries.
As investigations continue, the ramifications of these shocking claims could reverberate through the criminal justice system, raising difficult questions about past convictions and the integrity of ongoing investigations.
