On this 56th anniversary of the Zodiac killer’s first mailings (in the Bay Area, at least), I thought I would provide a case update.
Bad news first: There is no meaningful investigation — DNA or otherwise — happening within the relevant police jurisdictions. While things can quickly change, nobody is in danger of waking up to *legitimate* news of the Zodiac having been identified, at least not any time soon.
The bad news is not what fadsters want to hear. (Fadsters are those true-crime lookie-loos who can’t seem to get enough blood in their eyes via videos, and in their ears via podcasts.) To them, the Zodiac case is purely entertainment, like all of the other cases they have helped exploit. They are not looking to meaningfully contribute toward a solution. Instead, they want gory titillation and they want it NOW. “Are we there yet? Are we there yet?” A bunch of Veruca Salts. No, we’re not there yet. However, in the meantime, for those looking to possibly contribute, I do have some advice.
But first the good news: If the right Zodiac candidate is presented, it could be the motivation necessary for law enforcement to pull a Golden State Killer and apply the necessary resources for a proper, final investigation.
And now here’s that advice: Forget about the Zodiac’s two remaining unsolved codes. The police already have forgotten, long ago. Simply put, those short codes could fit anyone and anything. “Solving” one or both — if you think you already have, get in line — won’t impress the powers that be.
I do have some experience in this area (see the “evidence room” link below).
Your Zodiac candidate should be caucasian and male. In 1969, he wouldn’t be elderly or a teenager. His handwriting should be impressive enough that you don’t feel the need to hide 99% of a handwriting sample by cropping it. And you should never superimpose anything on his photograph, such as glasses.
Easy enough, right? Now hit those old yearbooks and find him.
And please help support responsible Zodiac research and investigation! Here’s the link:
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