Zodiac

The Zodiac, also known as the Zodiac Killer, is an unidentified serial killer who operated in Northern California in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The Zodiac Killer earned his name by sending a series of cryptic letters and codes to newspapers, taunting law enforcement and claiming responsibility for a series of murders.

The Zodiac's confirmed victims include five individuals: David Faraday, Betty Lou Jensen, Darlene Ferrin, Cecelia Shepard, and Paul Stine. However, the Zodiac Killer claimed to have killed many more people in his letters, though the exact number is unknown and unverified.

The Zodiac Killer's modus operandi varied across his attacks. He targeted couples in secluded areas, often near lovers' lanes or parking lots. He would approach them with a gun, shooting them multiple times. The case gained significant media attention due to the killer's letters, codes, and the lack of a definitive identification or capture.

Despite extensive investigations and numerous suspects over the years, the Zodiac Killer has never been positively identified, and the case remains unsolved. Various theories and speculations continue to circulate regarding the killer's identity, but conclusive evidence has not emerged.

The Zodiac case has fascinated true crime enthusiasts, and the killer's mysterious persona and unclaimed murders have made it one of the most infamous unsolved cases in American history. The case has inspired books, documentaries, and films, further perpetuating public interest in the Zodiac Killer's identity and motive.