In 1986, Joseph DeAngelo ceased his criminal activity, disappearing from the record. During this period, he was married, his wife was pregnant with their second daughter, and he eventually returned to Sacramento to work as a truck mechanic, seemingly embracing a normal life.

Impact: Medium. This highlights the sudden cessation of his crimes and the stark contrast between his life as a serial predator and his later domestic existence, posing questions about the reasons for this shift.

In the source video, this keypoint occurs from 02:40:19 to 02:42:27.

Sources in support: Megyn Kelly (Host)