Episodes
Episode 23 The 340 Cipher and Beyond
In this episode, Mike & Rich discuss various aspects of the Zodiac's codes, and what possibly inspired him when constructing them, and why there appear to be some differences between the construction of his ciphers
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Published 01/29/22
Episode 22 Zodiac's Origins
In the first episode of 2022, Mike & Rich explore the possibility that Zodiac can be identified if his true origins can be discovered, including letters that Zodiac may have written before and after his Zodiac letters. as well as letters from other states. We also touch on the possiblilty that any of Zodiac's letters include DNA which could also lead to him being identified.
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Published 01/15/22
Episode 21 Deep dive into the Donna Lass case
In this episode, we hear from Joanne Goettsche, the roommate of possible Zodiac victim, Donna Lass. She clears up some of the murky details regarding the time around when Donna vanished, and helps us get to know Donna a bit better. We also discuss a report that was created by a private investigator hired by Donna's family. Both the interview with Joanne, and the report help to clear some things up, but they also don't always line up with each...
Published 12/18/21
Episode 20 The Search for DNA
In this episode, Mike and Rich give a brief overview of how DNA has helped answer questions in older cases and whether it can help solve the Zodiac Killer mystery. We also explore what investigators may now be doing behind the scenes in the Zodiac case to identify the killer using his DNA
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Published 12/04/21
Episode 19 Geographic Profiling
In this episode, Rich & Mike discuss geographic profiling in the Zodiac case, and whether or not it may be a useful tool in determining where the Zodiac may have resided.
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Published 11/20/21
Introducing Beyond Bizarre True Crime from AbJack Entertainment
Beyond Bizarre True Crime is a brand-new weekly podcast from AbJack Entertainment with a new host, or hosts from the world of true crime podcasts in every episode.
Each host will bring their own personality to the case they present, and will lay out the details in their own style- all in less than 30 minutes, so you can get your true crime fill, and get on with your day. Episode 1 hosted by Nic & the Captain from True Crime...
Published 11/08/21
Episode 18 The 'Poste' Mortem
Mike & Rich break down and discuss the shortcomings of the newest Zodiac suspect to make waves in the media, Gary Francis Poste. Learn how and why the 'The Case Breakers', the team that presented Poste as a suspect is flawed in their findings.
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Published 11/06/21
Episode 17 The Early 1960's
In this episode, Morf and Rich examine a series of unsolved ealry 1960's murders in Southern California that have strong similaritities to the later Zodiac murders in the SF Bay area. Are the crimes related? The crimes include, the April 1962 murder of cab driver Ray Davis in Oceanside, the June 1963 murders of high school students Robert Domingos and Linda Edwards in Santa Barbara County, and the February 1964 murders of newlyweds Joyce and Johnny Swindle in San...
Published 10/23/21
Episode 16 Q&A Part 2
In this episode, the second of two parts, Morf & Rich respond to Zodiac related questions presented by listeners and followers on social media.
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Published 10/09/21
Episode 15 Q&A Part 1
In this episode, the first of two parts, Morf & Rich respond to Zodiac related questions presented by listeners and followers on social media.
Published 09/25/21
Episode 14 Cheri Jo Bates Part 2
In this episode, we wrap up our examination of the Riverside, California murder of Cheri Jo Bates on October 30, 1966.
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Published 09/11/21
Episode 13 Cheri Jo Bates Part 1
On November 16th, 1970, SF Chronicle reporter Paul Avery ran an article in the newspaper linking the Zodiac to the October 30, 1966 murder of 18 year-old Cheri Jo Bates in Riverside, CA over 400 miles South. Although he stayed silent at first, the Bay area serial killer finally admitted to being responsible for Cheri's murder and credited police for stumbling onto his 'Riverside Activity'. But was the Zodiac actually involved in Cheri's murder? We explore the...
Published 08/21/21
Episode 12 1978 to 2001
Although the Zodiac's last official confirmed letter was mailed in 1974, from 1978-2001, a steady flow of unconfirmed, and possibly hoaxed letters continued to come in. Crimes that bore a similar MO to the serial killer were often blamed on him.
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Published 08/07/21
Episode 11 1974
In January, 1974, the Zodiac Killer broke his silence of almost 3 years mailing several new letters in the SF Bay area before his last known confirmed letter in July of that year. During his absence, people wondered and theorized about what might have happened to the bay area killer to make him go silent. Once he returned, it wasn't long before other bay area crimes were pinned on him.
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Published 07/24/21
Episode 10 The Year 1971
1971 was a change of pace for the Zodiac case as the Bay area's confirmed letters wound down in the SF Bay area, opening up the possibility that he was lying low, or perhaps had moved on to another area.
Published 07/03/21
Episode 9 The Mystery of the Missing Nurse
On September 6th, 1970, well over 100 miles North East of Zodiac's stomping grounds, 25 year old South Lake Tahoe nurse, Donna Lass went to work her shift at the Sahara Hotel-Casino just a few miles away. During her overnight shift at the casino, Donna Lass vanished. The next day, an unidentified man called Donna's landlord, and her employer to let them know that Donna had gone home to SD for a family emergency, but the call turned out to be a...
Published 06/19/21
Episode 8 Mount Diablo, The Mikado, and more Mysterious Mailings
Throughout 1970, the Zodiac continued to mail taunting letters, notes, and codes- some of it referenced Mount Diablo, and the Gilbert & Sullivan production, The Mikado. Meanwhile, in the SF Bay area and beyond, multiple letters and threats, though unconfirmed to be Zodiac, were quickly attributed to him.
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Published 06/05/21
Episode 7 The Spring of 1970
The Spring of 1970 was a busy one for Zodiac, or at least it may have been. With the possible March abduction of a young Mother named Kathleen Johns and her daughter in Stanislaus County, as well as the sadistic April murder of lamp designer Robert Salem in San Francisco, the police were kept busy. Capping it off was a 13 character cipher from Zodiac that has yet to be solved to this day.
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Published 05/22/21
Episode 6 'December 1969'
In December, 1969, a flurry of confirmed and unconfirmed Zodiac correspondences, in both California, and beyond, came in. Some of them seemed to link to the mysterious death of 16 year-old Leona Roberts. 50+ years later, we are still trying to figure out if all of these correspondences in December, 1969, can be directly attributed to the Zodiac Killer.
Published 05/08/21
Episode 5 A Bus Bomb and Poison
Following Zodiac's last confirmed murder of Paul Stine, he promised to terrorize the SF Bay area using various methods and making the crimes he committed seem random. He threated to use a bomb, but never carried out his threat. However, other possible crimes in the Bay area may have been the work of Zodiac, such as the stalking and attempted poisoning of school teacher Daniel Williams in Contra Costa County.
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Published 04/24/21
Episode 4 Presidio Heights
In early October 1969, the city of San Francisco remained untouched by the Zodiac Killer's attacks to the North East of them in Solano and Napa Counties. That would all change on October 11th of that year when a cab driver named Paul Stine was murdered in his cab in the prestigious Presidio Heights section of the city. At first glance, it appears as if the dead cabbie found at the corner of Washington & Cherry Streets, was the victim of a robbery gone wrong. It...
Published 04/10/21
Episode 3 Lake Berryessa
On September 27th, 1969, college students Bryan Hartnell, 20, and Cecelia Shepard, 22 made a spur of the moment decision to head to peaceful, and private Lake Berryessa in Napa County. They made their way down to the edge of the lake and spread out a blanket to relax on. But their get away was soon interrupted by a hooded attacker who brutally stabbed the young couple before making his escape. Bryan was able to survive his injuries but unfortunately, Cecelia died two...
Published 03/27/21
Episode 2 Blue Rock Springs
Just over six months after a double murder rocked the city of Vallejo, CA, another attack only 2 miles away from the first would spoil Independence Day celebrations. 22 Year-old Darlene Ferrin, and 19 Year-Old Michael Mageau were shot without warning as they sat in their car at Blue Rock Springs Park on the outskirts of Vallejo. Before police realized what happened, they received a call from someone claiming to be the killer. Less than a month later, they would...
Published 03/13/21
Episode 1 Lake Herman Road
On December 20th, 1968, a young couple out on their first date; 17 year-old David Faraday and 16 year old Betty Lou Jensen, were shot to death along Lake Herman Road on the outskirts of Vallejo, CA. Police looked at people that may have been jealous of the young couple, or may have had a gripe with David, but those avenues of investigation led nowhere. The double murders of the teenagers shocked the community, and it wouldn't be until eight months later when...
Published 03/13/21
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Published 02/22/21