Man Accused of Luring Men on Dating App, Charged with Murders

LOS ANGELES (TCN) — A Los Angeles man has been charged with multiple violent crimes, including two murders, after allegedly luring victims through an online dating app.

According to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, 34-year-old Rockim Prowell is accused of orchestrating a series of deadly encounters over several years.

On July 20, 2021, prosecutors say Prowell met 51-year-old Miguel King after the two connected online. Prowell allegedly shot and killed King before stealing his car. Investigators later found King’s remains in the Angeles National Forest on August 14, 2021.

Nearly two years later, on August 21, 2023, 53-year-old Robert Gutierrez reportedly arranged a meeting with Prowell. Gutierrez was reported missing two days later, and while his body has not been recovered, authorities say evidence links Prowell to his suspected killing.

Another victim came forward on February 22, 2025, alleging that Prowell bound him, beat him with a baseball bat, and ran him over after he escaped, leaving the man with serious injuries.

Authorities arrested Prowell last week, recovering Gutierrez’s vehicle inside his garage.

Prosecutors announced Prowell is charged with two counts of murder, attempted murder, two counts of carjacking, second-degree burglary, and assault with a deadly weapon. Given the multiple murder allegations, he could face the death penalty or life without parole if convicted.

District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman described the acts as “predatory” and praised law enforcement’s persistence in bringing the suspect to justice.