This episode details the ongoing investigation into the Doodler, a serial killer responsible for the deaths of at least five gay men in San Francisco during the mid-1970s. The narrative follows the initial investigation by groundbreaking homicide inspectors Rota Guilford and Earl Sanders, highlighting the difficulties faced due to the victims' identities, societal prejudices, and a lack of cooperation from witnesses fearing being outed. It covers the discovery of the victims, the identification of a person of interest fitting a composite sketch provided by a surviving diplomat, and the recent efforts by retired Sergeant Dan Cunningham to re-examine the cold cases, including the discovery of a potentially ninth victim and the ongoing challenges in obtaining crucial evidence like psychiatric records. Despite a strong suspect, the case remains officially unsolved largely due to the unwillingness of survivors to testify.
