Marianne Connelly, center, mother of 12-year-old murder victim Robin Samsoe, visits her daughter's grave at Good Shepherd Cemetery in Huntington Beach after the sentencing of killer Rodney Acala. She is flanked by attorney Gloria Allred, left, and daughter-in-law Teresa Samsoe.
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Serial killer Rodney Alcala sentenced to death

Marianne Connelly, center, mother of 12-year-old murder victim Robin Samsoe, visits her daughter's grave at Good Shepherd Cemetery in Huntington Beach after the sentencing of killer Rodney Acala. She is flanked by attorney Gloria Allred, left, and daughter-in-law Teresa Samsoe.

Marianne Connelly, center, mother of 12-year-old murder victim Robin Samsoe, visits her daughter’s grave at Good Shepherd Cemetery in Huntington Beach after the sentencing of killer Rodney Acala. She is flanked by attorney Gloria Allred, left, and daughter-in-law Teresa Samsoe. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)

Marianne Connelly, mother of 12-year-old murder victim Robin Samsoe, and her son Robert Samsoe embrace after the sentencing of Rodney Acala.

Marianne Connelly, mother of 12-year-old murder victim Robin Samsoe, and her son Robert Samsoe embrace after the sentencing of Rodney Acala. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)

Marianne Connelly, mother of 12-year-old murder victim Robin Samsoe, and her son Robert Samsoe hug after the sentencing of killer Rodney Acala.

Marianne Connelly, mother of 12-year-old murder victim Robin Samsoe, and her son Robert Samsoe hug after the sentencing of killer Rodney Acala. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)

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