The Zodiac Killer — The Serial Killer Who Sent Ciphers

Episode 2 — The Zodiac KillerNorthern California. 1968.On a quiet road outside Vallejo, two teenagers parked beneath the night sky are suddenly attacked by an unknown gunman. Months later, another couple is shot in a similar attack. Then the letters begin to arrive.Sent to local newspapers, the messages contain strange symbols, coded ciphers, and chilling claims of responsibility. The writer gives himself a name that would soon become infamous across the world.The Zodiac.Over the next several months, the killer continues to taunt police and the media, sending cryptic messages and threatening further violence. Despite a massive investigation, thousands of suspects, and decades of detective work, the identity of the Zodiac Killer has never been confirmed.In this episode of Shadows of Crime, we examine the first attacks, the disturbing letters sent to newspapers, and the investigation into one of the most infamous unsolved serial killer cases in history.Who was the Zodiac Killer?And how did he manage to vanish without ever being identified?Keywords: true crime podcast, Zodiac Killer, unsolved murders, serial killer mystery, crime investigation, cold case, true crime storiesIf you enjoy these podcasts please follow or share.