Carol Daly is a retired undersheriff of the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office, renowned for her pivotal role as the sole female detective investigating the Golden State Killer, also known as the East Area Rapist, during the late 1970s. Over her three-decade career, she earned respect for her empathetic approach to interviewing and supporting victims, helping to shape modern investigative and victim advocacy practices. Daly’s dedication and trailblazing presence paved the way for greater representation of women in law enforcement in California.