He called himself The Zodiac. Beginning in the late 1960s, a shadowy figure began a spree of brutal attacks across Northern California, targeting young couples in secluded areas. But what truly set this case apart was the killer’s obsession with attention. He sent a series of cryptic letters and ciphers to local newspapers, taunting police, boasting about his crimes, and threatening more violence if his demands weren’t met.
With at least five confirmed victims - and claims of many more - the Zodiac Killer left behind a trail of fear, confusion, and unsolved puzzles. Despite decades of investigation, countless suspects, and modern forensic efforts, the killer’s identity remains unknown.
Join us for this 2 part special as we unravel the Zodiac’s crimes, examine the chilling letters and codes, explore the main suspects, and look at the theories that still haunt investigators to this day. This is the story of a killer who turned murder into a game and vanished without a trace.

He called himself The Zodiac. Beginning in the late 1960s, a shadowy figure began a spree of brutal attacks across Northern California, targeting young couples in secluded areas. But what truly set this case apart was the killer’s obsession with attention. He sent a series of cryptic letters and ciphers to local newspapers, taunting police, boasting about his crimes, and threatening more violence if his demands weren’t met.

With at least five confirmed victims - and claims of many more - the Zodiac Killer left behind a trail of fear, confusion, and unsolved puzzles. Despite decades of investigation, countless suspects, and modern forensic efforts, the killer’s identity remains unknown.

Join us for this 2 part special as we unravel the Zodiac’s crimes, examine the chilling letters and codes, explore the main suspects, and look at the theories that still haunt investigators to this day. This is the story of a killer who turned murder into a game and vanished without a trace.

In 1999, 19-year-old Stephanie Neiman was kidnapped, shot, and buried alive in Oklahoma after witnessing a violent crime. Her killer, Clayton Lockett, was sentenced to death; his botched 2014 execution drew national attention, but her family urged focus on Stephanie’s courage and tragic loss.

In 2021, 23 year old Chandler Halderson from Wisconsin told police his parents had vanished during a weekend getaway. But as the investigation unfolded, disturbing secrets surfaced. What began as a routine missing persons case took a grim turn when dismembered remains were found. Chandler, a seemingly ordinary young man, was charged with their murders. Prosecutors revealed a trail of deception he had woven to hide the truth about his life. Ultimately convicted and sentenced to life without parole, the case left lingering questions about what truly drove him to commit such a horrific act.

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Laci Peterson, a 27-year-old pregnant woman from Modesto, California, vanished on December 24, 2002. Her husband, Scott Peterson, told police she was missing after he returned from a solo fishing trip. As the investigation unfolded, suspicion turned toward Scott, especially after news of his affair surfaced. In April 2003, the remains of Laci and her unborn son were discovered. Scott was arrested, found guilty of both murders in 2004, and sentenced to life in prison. The case attracted widespread media attention and remains highly publicized.

In 2012, Canadian Luka Magnotta murdered and dismembered international student Jun Lin, filming the crime and posting it online. The disturbing video drew global outrage and triggered a massive international manhunt. Magnotta, who had a history of seeking online attention and infamy, fled the country but was captured in Berlin days later. The case exposed his deeply narcissistic behavior and previous acts of animal cruelty, and it raised serious questions about internet culture, violence, and notoriety in the digital age.

In 1947, Elizabeth Short, a 22-year-old aspiring actress was found mutilated and severed in Los Angeles. The media sensationalized the case, dubbing her "The Black Dahlia" and fueling rumors of Hollywood ties. Despite widespread attention and numerous suspects, the crime remains unsolved.