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Dating App Killer: Inglewood Man Faces Murder Charges

9/10/2025

Summary

Story summary

Rockim Prowell, 34, from Inglewood, California, faces charges including two counts of murder and attempted murder.
Prosecutors claim he met victims via a dating app, killing Miguel Angel King in July 2021 and Robert Gutierrez in August 2023.
King's remains were discovered in Angeles National Forest; Gutierrez's body remains missing.
Prowell allegedly attacked a third victim in February 2025, binding and beating him with a baseball bat.
He is held without bail and may face the death penalty if convicted, having a prior criminal history.

History

Historical Context

The rise of online dating since the launch of Match.com in 1995 has led to increased risks, with over 400 homicides linked to such platforms. In 2016, the FBI reported more than 1,000 homicides associated with online dating. The case of Rockim Prowell, charged with two murders after meeting victims through a dating app, highlights the urgent need for safety measures in digital interactions.

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Story summary

Rockim Prowell, 34, from Inglewood, California, faces charges including two counts of murder and attempted murder.
Prosecutors claim he met victims via a dating app, killing Miguel Angel King in July 2021 and Robert Gutierrez in August 2023.
King's remains were discovered in Angeles National Forest; Gutierrez's body remains missing.
Prowell allegedly attacked a third victim in February 2025, binding and beating him with a baseball bat.
He is held without bail and may face the death penalty if convicted, having a prior criminal history.

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