Ep.188 - The New York Zodiac Killer
Summary
Hosts Keith and his co-host discuss the case of Heriberto Seda, the "New York Zodiac Killer," who terrorized Brooklyn in the early 1990s. They detail Seda’s failed military aspirations, his obsession with serial killers, and his use of an untraceable zip gun to shoot multiple victims. The episode highlights how police missed connecting his crimes due to a lack of ballistic evidence and a temporary lull in his attacks. Despite being arrested with his weapon in 1994, Seda was released, allowing him to continue his spree until his eventual capture.
Topics discussed
Intro and Street Easy Sponsorship
Host Banter and Slitter Story
Introduction to the New York Zodiac Killer
Heriberto Seda's Background and Military Obsession
Seda's Serial Killer Obsession and Early Arrest
ZocDoc Sponsorship Segment
The First Attacks and Zodiac Letters
Media Taunts and Copycat Controversy
Investigation Tactics and Pattern Breaking
The Hiatus and Resumption of Killings
Escalation of Violence and Missed Opportunities
The Domestic Siege and Hostage Negotiation
Confession, Identification, and Trial Behavior
Legal Challenges, Conviction, and Conclusion
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