Shadow of the Zodiac

My father was Detective Harvey Hines. He pursued the Zodiac Killer for over 30 years. His dedication inspired us to tell these stories. The stories of serial killers and other true crimes that shocked the world.

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4th Attack - Presidio Heights

In this gripping episode of our true crime podcast, we delve into the chilling fourth attack attributed to the enigmatic Zodiac Killer: the murder of taxi driver Paul Stine. On a seemingly ordinary night in San Francisco's upscale Presidio Heights, the Zodiac took a sinister turn from his previous patterns, leaving behind a trail of clues that baffled investigators. We'll explore the timeline of events leading up to Stine's tragic death, the critical eyewitness accounts that nearly captured a ph...

Feb 17, 2024•32 min

3rd Attack - Lake Berryessa

In this episode, we journey back to the serene yet deceptive tranquility of Lake Berryessa, the site of the Zodiac Killer's chilling third attack. On a sunlit afternoon turned nightmare, a young couple's picnic by the lake's edge became the stage for a harrowing encounter with the elusive murderer. We'll recount the events of September 27, 1969, when the Zodiac, donning a sinister costume, executed an attack that was as theatrical as it was brutal. Through detailed accounts of the survivors and ...

Sep 06, 2020•37 min

2nd Attack - Blue Rock Springs Park

In this compelling episode, we turn our focus to the second horrifying attack by the Zodiac Killer, an event that unfolded in the quiet darkness of Blue Rock Springs Park in Vallejo, California. On the night of July 4, 1969, what began as a typical Independence Day celebration ended in a nightmare when the Zodiac struck just minutes after midnight, targeting a young couple parked in a secluded lot. Through a detailed examination of the events, we'll explore the sequence of the attack, the killer...

Aug 11, 2019•38 min

Zodiac’s First Victims - Lake Herman Road

In this episode, we take you back to the chilling onset of the Zodiac Killer's reign of terror, starting with the first known attack on Lake Herman Road. On the cold night of December 20, 1968, the quiet outskirts of Vallejo, California, became the grim setting for a double murder that would mark the beginning of a series of horrifying events. We meticulously reconstruct the events leading up to the tragic deaths of two high school students, found shot at a lovers' lane, igniting one of the most...

Jul 02, 2019•31 min

The Zodiac Killer

We introduce the listeners to the Zodiac Killer and the events that transpired in the Bay Area that made the case famous. This is just the first step on a long journey to understanding the mind of a serial killer.

May 06, 2019•54 min

Introduction

This episode introduces the podcast series and our hosts, Destry and Mike.

Apr 07, 2019•36 min

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