Arthur Leigh Allen: The Zodiac Killer’s Prime Suspect? | Episode 9

Episode 9 of The Zodiac Killer series focuses entirely on Arthur Leigh Allen — the man law enforcement pursued for decades and the only suspect ever publicly named in the case.From Donald Cheney’s explosive 1971 account to Michael Mageau’s later identification, Allen’s case is packed with disturbing coincidences, alleged admissions, and behavior investigators found impossible to ignore.We break down the full timeline: Allen’s background in Vallejo, his reported pre-crime statements, the Zodiac Sea Wolf watch, the Lake Berryessa alibi, the search warrants, the pipe bombs, and the claims made in Netflix’s 2024 documentary This Is the Zodiac Speaking.But this episode also examines the other side of the case: the fingerprints that did not match, the handwriting experts who excluded him, the partial DNA that failed to connect him, and why he was never charged.Was Arthur Leigh Allen the Zodiac Killer — or the most compelling wrong suspect in true crime history? 00:00 Prime Suspect Setup01:43 Allen Early Life04:24 Grievances And Red Flags05:54 Cheney Bombshell Tip07:00 Lovers Lane Details11:54 Credibility And DNA Wrinkle15:10 First Police Interview16:26 Watch Alibi And Knives19:33 Handwriting Excludes Allen20:43 Search Warrant And Arrest22:51 Spinelli Names Allen25:27 1991 Search And Bombs27:48 Blue Rock Springs Revisited28:58 Mageau Photo Lineup30:55 Voice Witness Limits32:28 Allen Dies and Search33:14 DNA and Handwriting Tests35:52 Forensic Caveats Explained37:01 Netflix Seawater Claims40:49 Beach and Riverside Trips44:35 Confession Accounts Weighed46:19 Case For and Against53:20 Why Allen Endures56:53 Final Question and NextAbout Crime Time Inc.Season 5 of Crime Time Inc. broadens its reach across two sides of the Atlantic.This season features cases from Scotland and across the wider UK — rooted in real investigative experience — alongside deep dives into some of the most infamous murder cases in American history.Hosted by former detectives Simon and Tom, with experience in both the UK and the United States, including time working alongside the FBI, the show strips away sensationalism to explain how crime and justice really work.Two crime worlds. One podcast.New episodes released regularly throughout the season.Our Website: https://crimetimeinc.com/If you like this show please leave a review. It really helps us.Please help us improve our Podcast by completing this survey.http://bit.ly/crimetimeinc-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.