Episode 27 A Deep Dive into Lake Herman Road In this episode, Mike and Rich dive deep into the Zodiac's first canonical crime; the 12/20/68 murders of David Faraday and Betty Lou Jensen on Lake Herman Road on the outskirts of Vallejo. They discuss some of the unanswered questions, and explore theories connected to the shooting and the crime scene. To listen to every episode of this show AD-FREE and get benefits like bonus and early-access episodes of every other show on the AbJack Network, consi...
Mar 26, 2022•1 hr 11 min
Episode 26 The Sacramento Freeway Murders In this episode. we explore whether or not the April, 1986 murders of Koy Ien Saechao and Choy Fow Saelee in a hail of bullets along a Sacramento area freeway, and a subsequent letter,were the work of the Zodiac. Both the attack, and the letter came very soon after the release of Robert Graysmith's best selling book, 'Zodiac' To listen to every episode of this show AD-FREE and get benefits like bonus and early-access episodes of every other show on the A...
Mar 12, 2022•50 min
Episode 25 Three Outlier Letters Mike and Rich discuss 3 outlier letters mentioned over the years in relation to the Zodiac case, and examine if any of them may really be from Zodiac, and if so, might they point the way to other Zodiac victims? To listen to every episode of this show AD-FREE and get benefits like bonus and early-access episodes of every other show on the AbJack Network, consider an AbJack Insider subscription from Apple Podcasts . Follow Zodiac Speaking on Facebook at: https://w...
Feb 26, 2022•53 min
Episode 24 The Eureka Card In December, 1990, a greeting card with a snow man on the cover was mailed from Eureka, CA to the editor of the SF Chronicle. Inside was a photocopy of 2 keys attached to what appears to be a penlight. For some reason, the card was put on a shelf and forgotten for years until the 2007 movie, Zodiac was released. The movie prompted SF Chronicle staff to look at all of the stuff that they had received over the years that might be related to the case. That's when they dis...
Feb 12, 2022•1 hr 7 min
Episode 23 The 340 Cipher and Beyond In this episode, Mike & Rich discuss various aspects of the Zodiac's codes, and what possibly inspired him when constructing them, and why there appear to be some differences between the construction of his ciphers To listen to every episode of this show AD-FREE and get benefits like bonus and early-access episodes of every other show on the AbJack Network, consider an AbJack Insider subscription from Apple Podcasts . Follow Zodiac Speaking on Facebook at...
Jan 29, 2022•54 min
Episode 22 Zodiac's Origins In the first episode of 2022, Mike & Rich explore the possibility that Zodiac can be identified if his true origins can be discovered, including letters that Zodiac may have written before and after his Zodiac letters. as well as letters from other states. We also touch on the possiblilty that any of Zodiac's letters include DNA which could also lead to him being identified. To listen to every episode of this show AD-FREE and get benefits like bonus and early-acce...
Jan 15, 2022•1 hr 15 min
Episode 21 Deep dive into the Donna Lass case In this episode, we hear from Joanne Goettsche, the roommate of possible Zodiac victim, Donna Lass. She clears up some of the murky details regarding the time around when Donna vanished, and helps us get to know Donna a bit better. We also discuss a report that was created by a private investigator hired by Donna's family. Both the interview with Joanne, and the report help to clear some things up, but they also don't always line up with each other, ...
Dec 18, 2021•2 hr 14 min
Episode 20 The Search for DNA In this episode, Mike and Rich give a brief overview of how DNA has helped answer questions in older cases and whether it can help solve the Zodiac Killer mystery. We also explore what investigators may now be doing behind the scenes in the Zodiac case to identify the killer using his DNA To listen to every episode of this show AD-FREE and get benefits like bonus and early-access episodes of every other show on the AbJack Network, consider an AbJack Insider subscrip...
Dec 04, 2021•54 min
Episode 19 Geographic Profiling In this episode, Rich & Mike discuss geographic profiling in the Zodiac case, and whether or not it may be a useful tool in determining where the Zodiac may have resided. To listen to every episode of this show AD-FREE and get benefits like bonus and early-access episodes of every other show on the AbJack Network, consider an AbJack Insider subscription from Apple Podcasts . Follow Zodiac Speaking on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/Zodiac-Speaking-Podcas...
Nov 20, 2021•44 min
Introducing Beyond Bizarre True Crime from AbJack Entertainment Beyond Bizarre True Crime is a brand-new weekly podcast from AbJack Entertainment with a new host, or hosts from the world of true crime podcasts in every episode. Each host will bring their own personality to the case they present, and will lay out the details in their own style- all in less than 30 minutes, so you can get your true crime fill, and get on with your day. Episode 1 hosted by Nic & the Captain from True Crime Gara...
Nov 08, 2021•5 min
Episode 18 The 'Poste' Mortem Mike & Rich break down and discuss the shortcomings of the newest Zodiac suspect to make waves in the media, Gary Francis Poste. Learn how and why the 'The Case Breakers', the team that presented Poste as a suspect is flawed in their findings. To listen to every episode of this show AD-FREE and get benefits like bonus and early-access episodes of every other show on the AbJack Network, consider an AbJack Insider subscription from Apple Podcasts . Follow Zodiac S...
Nov 06, 2021•52 min
Episode 17 The Early 1960's In this episode, Morf and Rich examine a series of unsolved ealry 1960's murders in Southern California that have strong similaritities to the later Zodiac murders in the SF Bay area. Are the crimes related? The crimes include, the April 1962 murder of cab driver Ray Davis in Oceanside, the June 1963 murders of high school students Robert Domingos and Linda Edwards in Santa Barbara County, and the February 1964 murders of newlyweds Joyce and Johnny Swindle in San Dieg...
Oct 23, 2021•55 min
Episode 16 Q&A Part 2 In this episode, the second of two parts, Morf & Rich respond to Zodiac related questions presented by listeners and followers on social media. To listen to every episode of this show AD-FREE and get benefits like bonus and early-access episodes of every other show on the AbJack Network, consider an AbJack Insider subscription from Apple Podcasts . Follow Zodiac Speaking on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/Zodiac-Speaking-Podcast-105911481547105 or on Twitter a...
Oct 09, 2021•57 min
Episode 15 Q&A Part 1 In this episode, the first of two parts, Morf & Rich respond to Zodiac related questions presented by listeners and followers on social media. To listen to every episode of this show AD-FREE and get benefits like bonus and early-access episodes of every other show on the AbJack Network, consider an AbJack Insider subscription from Apple Podcasts . Follow Zodiac Speaking on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/Zodiac-Speaking-Podcast-105911481547105 or on Twitter at...
Sep 25, 2021•1 hr 22 min
Episode 14 Cheri Jo Bates Part 2 In this episode, we wrap up our examination of the Riverside, California murder of Cheri Jo Bates on October 30, 1966. To listen to every episode of this show AD-FREE and get benefits like bonus and early-access episodes of every other show on the AbJack Network, consider an AbJack Insider subscription from Apple Podcasts . Follow Zodiac Speaking on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/Zodiac-Speaking-Podcast-105911481547105 or on Twitter at: https://twitter.com...
Sep 11, 2021•55 min
Episode 13 Cheri Jo Bates Part 1 On November 16th, 1970, SF Chronicle reporter Paul Avery ran an article in the newspaper linking the Zodiac to the October 30, 1966 murder of 18 year-old Cheri Jo Bates in Riverside, CA over 400 miles South. Although he stayed silent at first, the Bay area serial killer finally admitted to being responsible for Cheri's murder and credited police for stumbling onto his 'Riverside Activity'. But was the Zodiac actually involved in Cheri's murder? We explore the Bat...
Aug 21, 2021•1 hr 7 min
Episode 12 1978 to 2001 Although the Zodiac's last official confirmed letter was mailed in 1974, from 1978-2001, a steady flow of unconfirmed, and possibly hoaxed letters continued to come in. Crimes that bore a similar MO to the serial killer were often blamed on him. To listen to every episode of this show AD-FREE and get benefits like bonus and early-access episodes of every other show on the AbJack Network, consider an AbJack Insider subscription from Apple Podcasts . Follow Zodiac Speaking ...
Aug 07, 2021•1 hr 9 min
Episode 11 1974 In January, 1974, the Zodiac Killer broke his silence of almost 3 years mailing several new letters in the SF Bay area before his last known confirmed letter in July of that year. During his absence, people wondered and theorized about what might have happened to the bay area killer to make him go silent. Once he returned, it wasn't long before other bay area crimes were pinned on him. To listen to every episode of this show AD-FREE and get benefits like bonus and early-access ep...
Jul 24, 2021•52 min
Episode 10 The Year 1971 1971 was a change of pace for the Zodiac case as the Bay area's confirmed letters wound down in the SF Bay area, opening up the possibility that he was lying low, or perhaps had moved on to another area. To listen to every episode of this show AD-FREE and get benefits like bonus and early-access episodes of every other show on the AbJack Network, consider an AbJack Insider subscription from Apple Podcasts . Follow Zodiac Speaking on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/...
Jul 03, 2021•46 min
Episode 9 The Mystery of the Missing Nurse On September 6th, 1970, well over 100 miles North East of Zodiac's stomping grounds, 25 year old South Lake Tahoe nurse, Donna Lass went to work her shift at the Sahara Hotel-Casino just a few miles away. During her overnight shift at the casino, Donna Lass vanished. The next day, an unidentified man called Donna's landlord, and her employer to let them know that Donna had gone home to SD for a family emergency, but the call turned out to be a hoax, and...
Jun 19, 2021•46 min
Episode 8 Mount Diablo, The Mikado, and more Mysterious Mailings Throughout 1970, the Zodiac continued to mail taunting letters, notes, and codes- some of it referenced Mount Diablo, and the Gilbert & Sullivan production, The Mikado. Meanwhile, in the SF Bay area and beyond, multiple letters and threats, though unconfirmed to be Zodiac, were quickly attributed to him. To listen to every episode of this show AD-FREE and get benefits like bonus and early-access episodes of every other show on ...
Jun 05, 2021•51 min
Episode 7 The Spring of 1970 The Spring of 1970 was a busy one for Zodiac, or at least it may have been. With the possible March abduction of a young Mother named Kathleen Johns and her daughter in Stanislaus County, as well as the sadistic April murder of lamp designer Robert Salem in San Francisco, the police were kept busy. Capping it off was a 13 character cipher from Zodiac that has yet to be solved to this day. To listen to every episode of this show AD-FREE and get benefits like bonus and...
May 22, 2021•47 min
Episode 6 'December 1969' In December, 1969, a flurry of confirmed and unconfirmed Zodiac correspondences, in both California, and beyond, came in. Some of them seemed to link to the mysterious death of 16 year-old Leona Roberts. 50+ years later, we are still trying to figure out if all of these correspondences in December, 1969, can be directly attributed to the Zodiac Killer. To listen to every episode of this show AD-FREE and get benefits like bonus and early-access episodes of every other sh...
May 08, 2021•44 min
Episode 5 A Bus Bomb and Poison Following Zodiac's last confirmed murder of Paul Stine, he promised to terrorize the SF Bay area using various methods and making the crimes he committed seem random. He threated to use a bomb, but never carried out his threat. However, other possible crimes in the Bay area may have been the work of Zodiac, such as the stalking and attempted poisoning of school teacher Daniel Williams in Contra Costa County. If you knew Daniel Williams in Contra Costa County who w...
Apr 24, 2021•51 min
Episode 4 Presidio Heights In early October 1969, the city of San Francisco remained untouched by the Zodiac Killer's attacks to the North East of them in Solano and Napa Counties. That would all change on October 11th of that year when a cab driver named Paul Stine was murdered in his cab in the prestigious Presidio Heights section of the city. At first glance, it appears as if the dead cabbie found at the corner of Washington & Cherry Streets, was the victim of a robbery gone wrong. It wou...
Apr 10, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Episode 3 Lake Berryessa On September 27th, 1969, college students Bryan Hartnell, 20, and Cecelia Shepard, 22 made a spur of the moment decision to head to peaceful, and private Lake Berryessa in Napa County. They made their way down to the edge of the lake and spread out a blanket to relax on. But their get away was soon interrupted by a hooded attacker who brutally stabbed the young couple before making his escape. Bryan was able to survive his injuries but unfortunately, Cecelia died two day...
Mar 27, 2021•1 hr 10 min
Episode 2 Blue Rock Springs Just over six months after a double murder rocked the city of Vallejo, CA, another attack only 2 miles away from the first would spoil Independence Day celebrations. 22 Year-old Darlene Ferrin, and 19 Year-Old Michael Mageau were shot without warning as they sat in their car at Blue Rock Springs Park on the outskirts of Vallejo. Before police realized what happened, they received a call from someone claiming to be the killer. Less than a month later, they would receiv...
Mar 13, 2021•46 min
Episode 1 Lake Herman Road On December 20th, 1968, a young couple out on their first date; 17 year-old David Faraday and 16 year old Betty Lou Jensen, were shot to death along Lake Herman Road on the outskirts of Vallejo, CA. Police looked at people that may have been jealous of the young couple, or may have had a gripe with David, but those avenues of investigation led nowhere. The double murders of the teenagers shocked the community, and it wouldn't be until eight months later when another Va...
Mar 13, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Zodiac Speaking is a new True Crime Podcast from AbJack Entertainment that explores in depth, the mystery of the Zodiac Killer case. In every episode, Zodiac case experts Mike Morford and Richard Grinell explore various aspects of one of America's most infamous unsolved mysteries. New episodes air every other Saturday beginning on March 13, 2021. To listen to every episode of this show AD-FREE and get benefits like bonus and early-access episodes of every other show on the AbJack Network, consid...
Feb 22, 2021•3 min
