More info about this photo:
http://cnnnancygrace.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/01431.jpg
That long poster on the wall behind the record player one of three parts of the Hieronymus Bosch painting "The Garden of Earthly Delights." A portion of it was used as the cover for Deep Purple's 1969 self-titled album, though it was black & white on the album cover. (Thanks to my husband for recognizing the painting!) Alcala's poster is the third of the tryptich that represents Hell.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Garden_of_Earthly_Delights
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deep_Purple_(album)
Also, "Labguy," whose website showcases early VCRs, got back to me about an ID for the Sony Videocorder shown in the photo above. He's awesome for helping out on this:
Thank you for writing. The Videocorder in the picture is a Sony TCV-2010D. It is a CV-2000 VTR with a built in video monitor similar to the later model TCV-2110 shown on my site: <http://www.labguysworld.com/Sony_TCV-2110.htm>. The 2010 "D" had the decorative walnut case and the fancy clock timer for unattended recording.
The photos on the Nancy Grace site are disturbing when taken in context. I hope this effort does some good.
So if the Sony TCV-2110 on his site is from 1967 and Alcala's TCV-2010D is even older, it probably cost quite a bit if he bought it new and I wonder why he owned one. I wonder if any tapes were ever found in his storage locker?
ETA: That other painting is signed by Modigliani and although I can't find the same painting online, the signature matches the way he signed his other works.