The Zodiac Killer
The Zodiac Killer was a serial killer who operated in Northern California in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The killer’s identity has never been confirmed, and the case remains one of the most infamous unsolved mysteries in American criminal history.
The Zodiac Killer’s first known murder was in December 1968. His victim was a high school student named David Faraday, who was on a date with his girlfriend Betty Lou Jensen. The killer shot them both while they were sitting in their car. The following July, the Zodiac Killer struck again, killing Darlene Ferrin and severely injuring her companion Michael Mageau.
Over the next two years, the Zodiac Killer sent a series of cryptic letters to newspapers and police departments, taunting law enforcement and claiming responsibility for several murders. The letters included a series of ciphers, some of which have never been solved. The Zodiac Killer even threatened to shoot schoolchildren on a school bus.
The Zodiac Killer’s final known murder was in October 1969, when he killed a cab driver named Paul Stine. After that, the killer disappeared, but he continued to send letters and ciphers for several years. In one letter, he claimed to have killed 37 people, although only five murders have been definitively linked to him.
The identity of the Zodiac Killer remains a mystery. Several suspects have been proposed over the years, but none have been conclusively proven. The case remains open, and the San Francisco Police Department still receives tips and leads from the public.
The Zodiac Killer has inspired numerous books, movies, and TV shows over the years. His cryptic ciphers and taunting letters have captivated the public’s imagination and have made him one of the most notorious serial killers in American history.
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