The only things I have heard Paul Holes mention in one of the latest shows about DeAngelo's known whereabouts and activities between 1979 and 1990 (besides, of course, his crimes) is:
1- DeAngelo was living in So Cal at some point during that time period, though Holes didn't say where exactly or from when to when or if he lived with relatives or not.
2- The daughter that was born in 1986 was born in... oh, damn I forget. Long Beach? (I don't think he said Whittier, but he may have)
2- DeAngelo did, however, buy a handgun in Whittier. (I think in 1987)
Will L.E. say what they know when they know, or will they wait for the trial? That might be three or more years, and I wanna know sooner rather than later. Well, I'm sure all inquiring minds wanna know sooner rather than later.
One question, though, regarding your post... if DeAngelo were a "secreter", how would that help L.E. identify him any sooner than they did if his DNA wasn't in any databases for L.E. to compare to? Thanks.