Zodiac killer?

Question

I'm taking a criminal justice class at SFSU. The professor gave a lecture on serial killers and mentioned the Zodiac killer. Anyone can tell me a little about him/her because I don't know anything about those murders? I just want to get a brief idea of the story so that I may pick him/her and do more research for my paper. Thanks

Answer 1

There is a whole website dedicated to that individual and the search for his identity. I am pasting the FAQ from that site here:

Who was the Zodiac killer?

The Zodiac was a serial killer active in California during the 1960s and 1970s.

Was he ever caught?

The Zodiac is still at large, although many persons believe they know his identity.
How many persons did the Zodiac kill?

The Zodiac claimed 37 victims, although police agencies only consider seven to be definite Zodiac victims.

Why was he called the Zodiac?

The Zodiac gave himself that name. Nobody knows why, although there are many theories.

What did the Zodiac's cross-circle symbol represent?

The Zodiac never offered an explanation for his symbol, although there are many theories about what it meant.

What was the Zodiac's M.O.?
The Zodiac usually targeted young couples in secluded areas. He used both guns and knives as weapons. On at least one occasion he wore an unusual costume. On two occasions he telephoned the police afterward to report his murders.

What was unique about the Zodiac compared to other serial killers?

After killing, the Zodiac would write letters to local newspapers and demand they be published. The letters would sometimes include physical evidence from a crime scene. Occasionally the Zodiac would send the newspapers cryptograms which he claimed included his identity.

Were any of the cryptograms solved?

Of the four cryptograms the Zodiac sent to newspapers, only one was solved. The decoded message was very disturbing, however it apparently didn't include his identity.

How many letters did the Zodiac send?

The Zodiac sent at least 18 letters, usually to newspapers but occasionally to private citizens. The first letter was sent July 31, 1969 and the last on July 8, 1974. (In 1966, 1967 and 1978, communications were received that might have been from the Zodiac. However it's not known for sure if he was the author.)

Are the police still investigating the Zodiac case?

Although several police agencies were once involved in the Zodiac investigation, the only recent law-enforcement activity had been from the San Francisco Police Dept. However, it recently made the decision to discontinue its investigation.

Answer 2

He was a killer in San Francisco in the late 60's I believe. He used to communicate with police and the newspaper by letter.

He's never been caught. I know there is at least 1 book on him because I remember reading it.

Just do a yahoo search for Zodiac Killer. There's oodles of info out there. I'm surprised you even bothered to ask a question here.

Answer 3

The Zodiac Killer was a serial killer who operated in Northern California in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The killer coined his name in a series of taunting letters he sent to the press and law enforcement. His letters included four cryptograms, three of which have yet to be solved.


You can look up each serial killer by name or go type in List of serial Killers & it will give you all the known serial killers of our time along w/info about most of them.

Answer 4

Also there is an encyclopedia on Serial Killers, not sure of the exact title. It will tell you about all of them, like say if you have a future class or assignment on serial killers for example.

Answer 5

No, he became on no account got here across. there became one important suspect Arthur Leigh Allen, who, interior the link to courtroom television under, became especially plenty discredited as being the killer. The Zodiac Killer, opposite to what human beings stated here, became on no account caught. no count if the killer remains alive, I have no clue, as i do no longer comprehend who the killer is.

Answer 6

Heard that the movie will be out soon, maybe you should watch it.