EPISODE · Sep 2, 2025 · 18 MIN
Ep1. a Shadow Over San Francisco "The Doodler"
from Obscured: Killers and Crimes You've Never Heard Of · host Erin Keenan
In this episode, we delve into the chilling case of “The Doodler,” a serial killer who targeted gay men in 1970s San Francisco. We explore the intersecting challenges of police neglect, community fear, and societal stigma that allowed this predator to evade justice for decades. This episode also highlights the resilience of the LGBTQ+ community and the importance of support systems like the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for those facing trauma and discrimination.Join us as we shine a light on this obscured crime, and don’t forget to come back next Monday for another deep dive into a forgotten case that deserves to be heard.
What this episode covers
In this episode, we delve into the chilling case of “The Doodler,” a serial killer who targeted gay men in 1970s San Francisco. We explore the intersecting challenges of police neglect, community fear, and societal stigma that allowed this predator to evade justice for decades. This episode also highlights the resilience of the LGBTQ+ community and the importance of support systems like the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for those facing trauma and discrimination.Join us as we shine a light on this obscured crime, and don’t forget to come back next Monday for another deep dive into a forgotten case that deserves to be heard.
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