The Zodiac /// Part 5
Summary
Hosts Nick and Captain discuss the recent cracking of the Zodiac 340 cipher, noting its uneventful content and the killer’s likely military background. They analyze the Sherry Jo Bates murder, arguing it was likely Zodiac’s first crime based on handwriting and linguistic links to later letters. The episode also covers the Melvin Belli communications, the origin of the "Zodiac" moniker, and the host’s top suspect, Ross Sullivan.
Topics discussed
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Show Intro and Listener Shout-outs
The Solving of the Zodiac 340 Cipher
Zodiac's Military Background and Wing Walker Boots
The Melvin Belli Phone Call and Eric Wheel
Zodiac's Voice and the 'Today's My Birthday' Claim
Ed Kemper's Release and Zodiac's Birthday
The Sherry Jo Bates Case and Zodiac Connection
Handwriting Analysis and the RH Poem
Linguistic Evidence Linking Bates and Zodiac
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Sherry Jo Bates Attack Timeline and Evidence
Zodiac's Use of 'Shall' and British Influence
Early Zodiac Suspects: Rick Marshall and Larry Kane
The Ross Sullivan Suspect Profile
Zodiac's Escalation and Sloppy Tactics
The Carjacking Incident and Riverside Connection
Arthur Lee Allen: The Eyeball Test and Sketches
Optimism for Solving Both Cases
Witness Testimonies at Lake Herman Road
Mike Morford's New Podcast and Outro
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