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EPISODE · Jun 5, 2026 · 25 MIN

The Zodiac Killer

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In this episode of Compact Murder, we examine the chilling case of the Zodiac Killer, the unidentified murderer who terrorised northern California in the late 1960s. From the first attacks near Benicia and Vallejo to the infamous letters, ciphers, and symbols sent to newspapers, this episode explores how a brutal series of crimes became one of the most enduring mysteries in modern true crime. We look at the confirmed victims, the surviving witnesses, the media frenzy, the suspect theories, and the unanswered question that still hangs over the case: who was the Zodiac? Visit our website: Compact Murder Find us on our social media sites: Facebook Instagram Pinterest Youtube #zodiackiller, #truecrime, #unsolvedmystery, #coldcase, #serialkiller, #compactmurder, #crimehistory, #unsolvedcase, #murdermystery, #truecrimepodcast

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