50 years ago, the Zodiac sent a greeting card with a cipher consisting of 340 symbols. Today, the cipher remains one of the most baffling clues in true crime history. Computer programmer and Zodiac cipher expert David Oranchak ( ZodiacKillerCiphers.com ) talks about the enduring mystery of the "Z340." Click here to view the Zodiac's 340 cipher, the original envelope, and the "dripping pen" greeting card with the Zodiac's message inside at the ZodiacKillerFACTS Document Gallery. Written and produ...
Nov 23, 2019•35 min•Season 1Ep. 8
50 years ago, the Zodiac sent a greeting card with a cipher consisting of 340 symbols. Today, the cipher remains one of the most baffling clues in true crime history. In the next episode of the ZODIAC: A TO Z podcast, computer programmer and Zodiac cipher expert David Oranchak ( ZodiacKillerCiphers.com ) talks about the enduring mystery of the "Z340." Written and produced by Michael Butterfield for ZodiacKillerFacts.com / Copyright 2019 Voice of "The Zodiac" by John Knight All music licensed and...
Nov 22, 2019•1 min
In November 1967, the Riverside Press-Enterprise newspaper received a letter in response to a story about the murder of Cheri Jo Bates. Sent by the name "Patricia Hautz," the letter became the subject of speculation and debate about its possible connection to other writings associated with the Bates case which were attributed to the Zodiac killer. Written and produced by Michael Butterfield for ZodiacKillerFacts.com / Copyright 2019 Voice of "The Zodiac" by John Knight / This program includes re...
Nov 18, 2019•8 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Cheri Jo Bates was murdered 53 years ago in Riverside, California, and the strange writings in the case have been linked to the Zodiac. The unsolved mystery remains a controversial chapter in the Zodiac story, and this episode includes an expanded look at the Bates murder and the so-called "Riverside connection" to the Zodiac killer. Written and produced by Michael Butterfield for ZodiacKillerFacts.com / Copyright 2019 Voice of "The Zodiac" by John Knight All music licensed and used by permissio...
Nov 15, 2019•41 min•Season 1Ep. 7
The next episode of the ZODIAC: A TO Z podcast features an expanded look at the still-unsolved murder of Cheri Jo Bates and the origins of the so-called "Riverside connection" to the Zodiac. A handwriting expert concluded that writings in the Riverside case, including letters and a poem written on a desk, were the work of the Zodiac. Other experts questioned that conclusion, and the Bates case remains a controversial chapter in the Zodiac story. Written and produced by Michael Butterfield for Zo...
Nov 08, 2019•1 min
Mike Morford (ZodiacKillerSite.com) talks about Ross Sullivan, the man he believes was responsible for the murder of Cheri Jo Bates and the Zodiac crimes. Produced by Michael Butterfield for ZodiacKillerFacts.com / Copyright 2019
Nov 07, 2019•9 min•Season 1Ep. 6
53 years ago, Cheri Jo Bates was murdered on a college campus in Riverside, California, on October 30, 1966. After the crime, someone sent a typed "Confession" letter and other strange writings were also linked to the case, including a note that read, "Bates had to die. There will be more." Some investigators, researchers, and amateur sleuths believe that Cheri Jo Bates may have been killed by the Zodiac, who later appeared to take credit for the murder in a letter sent to The Los Angeles Times ...
Nov 05, 2019•53 min•Season 1Ep. 6
53 years ago, Cheri Jo Bates was murdered on a college campus in Riverside, California, on October 30, 1966. After the crime, someone sent a typed "Confession" letter and other strange writings were also linked to the case, including a note that read, "Bates had to die. There will be more." Some investigators, researchers, and amateur sleuths believe that Cheri Jo Bates may have been killed by the Zodiac, who later appeared to take credit for the murder in a letter sent to The Los Angeles Times ...
Oct 31, 2019•1 min
Writer/producer DAVID EICK talks about serial killers and theories about their motivations and compulsions. Produced by Michael Butterfield for ZodiacKillerFacts.com / Copyright 2019
Oct 30, 2019•10 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Writer and producer David Eick (Battlestar Galactica, Steven Spielberg's Falling Skies) and Michael Butterfield talk about the Zodiac's last known murder in San Francisco and the killer's influence on pop culture, including the classic crime movie Dirty Harry and the horror film The Exorcist III. Topics include: the Zodiac's possible escape route, the origins of and inspirations for the film Dirty Harry, the creation of the novel and film The Exorcist, the Zodiac's commentary on The Exorcist and...
Oct 28, 2019•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Writer and producer David Eick (Battlestar Galactica, Steven Spielberg's Falling Skies) and Michael Butterfield talk about the Zodiac's last known murder in San Francisco and the killer's influence on pop culture, including the classic crime movie Dirty Harry and the legendary horror film The Exorcist. Written and produced by Michael Butterfield for ZodiacKillerFacts.com / Copyright 2019 Voice of "The Zodiac" by John Knight All music licensed and used by permission. “Run and Hide” composed and p...
Oct 22, 2019•2 min
This bonus clip includes deleted material: Writer and producer David Eick talks about how the Manson murders and the killing during the Rolling Stones concert at the Altamont Speedway marked the violent end of the 1960s. Produced by Michael Butterfield for ZodiacKillerFacts.com / Copyright 2019
Oct 22, 2019•16 min
Writer and producer David Eick (Battlestar Galactica, Steven Spielberg's Falling Skies) talks about his early inspirations, his career in the sci-fi and horror genres, his interest in true crime, the Zodiac mystery, the Manson murders, and the impact of true crime stories on pop culture. Produced by Michael Butterfield for ZodiacKillerFacts.com / Copyright 2019 Voice of "The Zodiac" by John Knight All music licensed and used by permission. “Run and Hide” and “Frozen Orb” composed and produced by...
Oct 21, 2019•1 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In the next episode, Hollywood Horror, writer and producer David Eick (Battlestar Galactica, Steven Spielberg's Falling Skies) joins Michael Butterfield (ZodiacKillerFacts.com) for an extended conversation about his early inspirations, his career in the sci-fi and horror genres, his interest in true crime, the Zodiac mystery, the Manson murders, and the impact of true crime stories on pop culture. Produced by Michael Butterfield for ZodiacKillerFacts.com / Copyright 2019 Voice of "The Zodiac" by...
Oct 18, 2019•2 min
In this bonus clip, Mike Morford (owner of ZodiacKillerSite.com and co-host of the podcasts The Murder in My Family and Criminology) talks about the murder of the Zodiac's last known victim and the 50th anniversary of the still-unsolved case. Produced by Michael Butterfield for ZodiacKillerFacts.com / Copyright 2019
Oct 18, 2019•9 min
50 years ago, the Zodiac murdered cab driver Paul Stine in the wealthy San Francisco neighborhood of Presidio Heights in a drastic departure from his previous pattern of attacking couples. This crime was followed by another taunting letter and threats to attack a school bus full of children. The unprecedented threat caused widespread fear and cemented the Zodiac's legacy as one of the most terrifying serial killers in history. The episode "San Francisco: Nice Targets" examines the Zodiac's last ...
Oct 15, 2019•48 min•Season 1Ep. 3
50 years ago, the Zodiac murdered cab driver Paul Stine in the wealthy San Francisco neighborhood of Presidio Heights in a drastic departure from his previous pattern of attacking couples. This crime was followed by another taunting letter and threats to attack a school bus full of children. The unprecedented threat caused widespread fear and cemented the Zodiac's legacy as one of the most terrifying serial killers in history. The episode "San Francisco: Nice Targets" examines the Zodiac's last ...
Oct 07, 2019•1 min
50 years ago, on September 27th, 1969, the Zodiac attacked a young couple at Lake Berryessa. Bryan Hartnell was stabbed several times yet survived, but his companion, Cecelia Shepard, died days later. The episode "Lake Berryessa: By Knife" examines one of the most bizarre and terrifying crimes in history. Written and produced by MICHAEL BUTTERFIELD for ZodiacKillerFacts.com / Copyright 2019 Voice of "The Zodiac" by John Knight / This program includes reenactments and dramatized readings by actor...
Sep 28, 2019•54 min•Season 1Ep. 2
The trailer for Episode #2 of the new podcast ZODIAC: A TO Z titled "Lake Berryessa: By Knife." This episode examines the Zodiac's third attack on a young couple at Lake Berryessa on September 27th, 1969. Written and produced by Michael Butterfield for ZodiacKillerFacts.com / Copyright 2019 All music licensed and used by permission. “Run and Hide” composed and produced by Jens Kiilstofte.
Sep 25, 2019•1 min
Trailer for the first episode of the new podcast ZODIAC: A TO Z. Episode #1 examines the beginning of the Zodiac story and includes an extended interview with David Oranchak of ZodiacKillerCiphers.com.
Sep 25, 2019•1 min
50 years ago, the Zodiac killer threatened to kill a dozen people if Bay Area newspapers refused to publish his coded message on August 1st, 1969. 50 years later, the cipher known as the “Z408” remains one of the greatest true crime puzzles in American history. A new podcast looks at the beginning of the Zodiac story and the killer’s first cipher, including an extended interview with DAVID ORANCHAK, ZodiacKillerCiphers.com. (View the Zodiac letters and ciphers at ZodiacKillerFacts.com - http://z...
Sep 24, 2019•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 1
