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The Zodiac Murders California
December 1968 to October 1969
(June 4, 1963-September 6, 1970)
John B. Averitt, Ph.D.
Cookeville Police Department
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Known Victims
Four Men and
Three Women between the ages of 16 and 29 were
targeted. Five Died, two survived.
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The suspect Identified himself as
The Zodiac He has never been caught or
identified. He claimed 37 murders in letters to
the newspapers.
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Map of Known Zodiac Murders
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Other Possible Zodiac Crime Scenes
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Brief History—Known Victims Betty Lou Jensen and David Arthur Faraday
December 20, 1968(Friday) Benicia, California (Lake Herman Road)
Approximately 11:15 p.m. PST
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Brief History—Known Victims Darlene Elizabeth Ferrin and Mike Mageau Renault
July 4, 1969(Friday) Blue Rock Springs Park, Eastern Outskirts of Vallejo, California Approximately 11:55 p.m. PDT
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Brief History—Known Victims Cecelia Ann Shepard and Bryan Calvin Hartnell
September 29, 1969(Saturday) Lake Berryessa, Napa County, Calif.
Approximately 6:15 p.m. PDT
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Brief History—Known Victims
Paul Lee Stine October 11, 1969(Saturday)
San Francisco-Presidio Heights, California
Approximately 9:55 p.m. PDT
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Possible Zodiac Victims
• Many were suggested, these were considered serious possible victims of the Zodiac Killer.
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Brief History—Possible Victims
Cheri Jo Bates October 30, 1966(Sunday)
Riverside, California Riverside City College
Approximately 9:30 p.m. PDT
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Brief History—Possible Victims Kathleen Johns
March 22, 1970(Sunday) Near Patterson, California Approximately 11:15 p.m.
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Brief History—Possible Victims Donna Lass
September 6, 1970(Saturday) South Lake Tahoe, California Approximately 2:00 a.m. PST
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Evidence--Stine
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Evidence--Stine
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Evidence--Stine
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Evidence--Stine
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Evidence--Stine
• Explicit slide not included in the web or class handouts.
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Evidence--Stine
• Explicit slide not included in the web or class handouts.
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Evidence--Stine
• Explicit slide not included in the web or class handouts.
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Evidence--Stine
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The Evidence--Stine
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Evidence--Stine
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Evidence—Shepard/Hartnell
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Evidence—Shepard/Hartnell
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Evidence—Shepard/Hartnell
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Evidence—Shepard/Hartnell
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Evidence—Shepard/Hartnell
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Evidence—Shepard/Hartnell
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Evidence—Domingos/Edwards
• Precut Pieces of Cord (same length as LB)
• Matches
• 22 Cal Western Super Match X Long
• Rifle (not recovered)
• Knife (not recovered)
• Wing Walker Shoes (military)
• No fingerprints
• No DNA
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Evidence—Domingos/Edwards
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Evidence—Domingos/Edwards
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Fingerprint Evidence
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Fingerprint Evidence
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Fingerprint Evidence
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Communication from “Zodiac”
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Communication from “Zodiac”
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Communication from “Zodiac”
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Communication from “Zodiac”
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Communication from “Zodiac”
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Communication from “Zodiac” August 4, 1969, First Use of Zodiac
Name
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Communication from “Zodiac” SF Chronicle April 20 and June 26, 1970
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Communication from “Zodiac”
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Communication from “Zodiac” Halloween Card—October 27, 1970
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Communication from “Zodiac” Halloween Card—October 27, 1970
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Donna Lass “Pines Card,” 3/22/1971
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Donna Lass “Pines Card,” 3/22/1971
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Last Zodiac Letter, 1/29/1974
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Suspect
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Suspect
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Recent Developments in the Case
• Many have suggested Persons of Interest
• Five individuals have been brutally murdered
• Two men survived serious injuries
• Other possible victims are being investigated
• Cold cases are being worked
• Persons of interest are being investigated
• The media is involved in reviewing evidence
• Creative ways of involving the public in cold cases – Documentaries/Web Sites
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*SAN FRANCISCO HAS CLOSED AND THEN REOPENED THE CASE (04-07) *NAPA COUNTY, HAS SENT EVIDENCE FOR DNA TESTING *RIVERSIDE HAS A SUSPECT *SANTA BARBARA HAS OPENED A NEW COLD CASE UNIT *AMATEUR SLEUTHS ARE MORE ACTIVE THAN EVER
Current Status of the Zodiac Case
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Questions?