5 Intriguing Facts About the Zodiac Killer

The newly released three-part documentary series entitled This is the Zodiac Speaking premiered on Netflix on October 23, 2024. It delves deeper into the infamous Zodiac killer case by presenting new evidence that has surfaced recently.

This intriguing documentary features members of the Seawater family, who have connections to the primary suspect, Arthur Leigh Allen.

Below are five crucial aspects of the Zodiac murders that viewers should be aware of before tuning in to This is the Zodiac Speaking on Netflix.

5 Disturbing Facts About the Zodiac Killer’s Case

1) The Zodiac Killer was responsible for the murders of Betty Lou Jensen and David Faraday, among others

This is unveiled in This is the Zodiac Speaking, where it is disclosed that the Zodiac killer shot 16-year-old Betty Lou Jensen and 17-year-old David Faraday multiple times. Authorities featured in the documentary reported that no motive or leads were identified in this case.

2) Darlene Ferrin faced a brutal fate at the hands of the Zodiac Killer

The notorious murderer attacked Darlene and her companion, Michael, in July 1969. Michael sustained gunshot wounds to his knee and mouth, while Darlene was also shot several times. Darlene’s sister recounted this tragic event during the film, stating:

“I went to the morgue. I saw her laying out on the slab. She looked beautiful. Like nothing was wrong…I gave her a kiss…’I’m gonna find out who did this.’

3) The Zodiac Killer taunted authorities with letters and ciphers after committing his crimes

On July 31, 1969, three identical letters accompanied by a cipher were sent to major newspapers, including the Vallejo Times-Herald, the San Francisco Chronicle, and the San Francisco Examiner. Believed to be authored by the Zodiac, one letter ominously proclaimed:

“This is the murderer…to prove I killed them I shall state some facts that only I and the police know…I want you to print this cipher on the front page by Friday afternoon, August 1, 1969…if you do not do this, I will go on a killing rampage.”

4) The orange cipher revealed a chilling confession

The terrifying content of the cipher, decoded in August 1969 by two Salinas, California residents, Donald and Bettye Harden, included the following disturbing declaration:

“I like killing people because it is so much fun. It is more fun than killing wild game in the forest because man is the most dangerous animal of all. I will not give you my name because you will try to slow down or stop my collecting of slaves for my afterlife.”

5) The mysterious identity of the Zodiac Killer remains unresolved

The Zodiac Killer boasted about murdering 37 victims using various methods such as ropes, guns, and knives, yet he has evaded capture. The motive behind his heinous acts continues to be a mystery.

Robert Graysmith, an investigator and author depicted in the documentary, commented on the enduring enigma of the case:

“I don’t think there’s anybody else that was there. I was there. 50 years from now, we will be talking about this case. The case that will never die. ….somebody out there knew something…”

This is the Zodiac Speaking is currently available for streaming on Netflix.

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