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ZODIAC : A TO ZZODIAC: A TO Z - EP. #12 - UNSUB: Part 1 - The DescriptionThe varying descriptions of the Zodiac have created confusion and fueled debate. Some eyewitnesses described the killer as short as 5'8" tall while others said he was approximately 6' tall. One witness thought the Zodiac weighed approximately 180 lbs. while another said he may have been as heavy as 250 lbs. Some estimates of the killer's age ranged from mid-thirties to late-forties. The now-infamous sketch produced by the San Francisco Police Department remains the only representation of the Zodiac’s face, although some people question the accuracy of that depiction. The issue was further complicated by theorists who claimed that their suspects ma...2021-08-0228 minZODIAC : A TO ZZODIAC: A TO Z - The Devil Rides Out: Part 1Over the decades, persistent theories claimed that the Zodiac crimes were part of a conspiracy orchestrated by members of a satanic cult. One of the proponents of this theory was Maury Terry, a writer who became famous for his claims that the Son of Sam murders in New York were part of a satanic conspiracy. Now, the new documentary series on Netflix inspired by Terry’s claims titled “Sons of Sam” has renewed interest in satanic conspiracy theories. In the syndicated tabloid TV show Now It Can Be Told, Geraldo Rivera and Maury Terry claimed the evidence indicated that a satani...2021-06-1241 min
ZODIAC : A TO ZZODIAC: A TO Z - Puzzling QuestionsThis episode examines puzzling questions, including: Did two or more suspects commit the Zodiac crimes together? Was Arthur Leigh Allen the Zodiac? Why did police interview Allen shortly before the last known Zodiac murder? Will authorities discover “Zodiac DNA” which could finally solve the case? If so, what are some possible endgame scenarios? Was the Zodiac responsible for the murder of Cheri Jo Bates in Riverside and the strange writings associated with that unsolved case? Did the Zodiac keep “trophies” to help him relive the crimes?Written and produced by Michael Butterfield for ZodiacKillerFacts.com / Copyright 2021All musi...2021-05-0342 min
ZODIAC : A TO ZZODIAC: A TO Z - 10 Zodiac Myths: DebunkedThis episode examines 10 popular myths about the case: The Zodiac was an expert marksman, the Zodiac crime scenes form a giant “radian angle,” the Zodiac crimes were linked to the Manson “family,” the Zodiac crimes were done by copycat killers or were a hoax, The Zodiac killed dozens of victims, The Zodiac took credit for crimes he did not commit, police were about to arrest a major suspect but he died, The Zodiac called a TV show with attorney Melvin Belli, the Zodiac investigators did not cooperate, and The Zodiac knew and stalked his victims. The legend of the Zodiac killer i...2021-03-1654 minZODIAC : A TO ZZODIAC: A TO Z - REVIEW: “The Most Dangerous Animal of All” documentary series w/ Gary StewartIn this “unfiltered” review, Michael Butterfield (ZodiacKillerFacts.com) examines the FX/Hulu documentary series “The Most Dangerous Animal of All,” featuring Gary Stewart’s claims that his father Earl Van Best Jr. was the Zodiac killer. Stewart and his co-author Susan Mustafa claimed that their suspect was implicated by fingerprints and DNA evidence, handwriting analysis, and proposed cipher solutions. As usual, the facts tell a very different story.Note to the listener: A previous episode stated that a review of the FX/Hulu series would be coming soon. This show was recorded last year but was delayed due to technical problems a...2021-02-0937 minZODIAC : A TO ZZODIAC: A TO Z - THE 340 SOLUTION: Questions & ThoughtsListeners sent several messages requesting a new episode addressing various questions and thoughts about the new solution to the Zodiac's 340 cipher, which was recently solved by Jarl Van Eycke, Sam Blake, and David Oranchak (ZodiacKillerCiphers.com). Topics include: What does the new solution indicate about the Zodiac's skills as a code maker? Can the methods used to solve the 340 cipher be applied to the killer's two remaining unsolved ciphers? Did the Zodiac really believe that his victims would serve as his slaves in the afterlife?Written and produced by Michael Butterfield for ZodiacKillerFacts.com / Copyright 2021Voice of "The Zodiac" by J...2021-01-1719 minZODIAC : A TO ZZODIAC: A TO Z - The Zodiac's 340 Cipher: Mystery Solved - the incredible story behind the solutionThe incredible story behind the solution to the Zodiac's 340 Cipher.2020-12-1430 minZODIAC : A TO ZZODIAC: A TO Z - "Let's Crack Zodiac" with David OranchakDavid Oranchak (ZodiacKillerCiphers.com) joins Michael Butterfield to talk about the new YouTube video series titled “Let’s Crack Zodiac,” an examination of the Zodiac’s ciphers as well as the proposed solutions, various theories, and possible methods to decipher the killer’s mysterious messages. Topics include: the solution to the killer’s 340 symbol cipher created by Robert Graysmith and his claim that his solution was confirmed by the American Cryptogram Association, and the recent FX/Hulu documentary series The Most Dangerous Animal of All.Produced by Michael Butterfield for ZodiacKillerFacts.com / Copyright 2020All music licensed and used by permission. “Frozen Orb” co...2020-12-0349 minZODIAC : A TO ZZODIAC: A TO Z - "Let's Crack Zodiac" with David OranchakThe next episode of the ZODIAC: A TO Z podcast features an interview with David Oranchak (ZodiacKillerCiphers.com) about his new YouTube series “Let’s Crack Zodiac,” an examination of the Zodiac’s ciphers as well as the proposed solutions, various theories, and possible methods to decipher the killer’s mysterious messages. Produced by Michael Butterfield for ZodiacKillerFacts.com / Copyright 2020 All music licensed and used by permission. “Frozen Orb” composed and produced by Jens Kiilstofte.2020-11-2800 min
ZODIAC : A TO ZZODIAC: A TO Z - Ep. #10 - Melvin & Sam: The Strange Saga of a Zodiac ImpostorOn October 22, 1969, a man who claimed to be the Zodiac called in to a Bay Area TV show and talked with lawyer Melvin Belli by telephone. A surviving victim and two police dispatchers who talked with the real Zodiac all agreed that the caller known as "Sam" was an impostor, but decades of confusion and popular myths in the books written by Robert Graysmith and the film adaptation by director David Fincher left some people convinced that the real Zodiac was responsible for the telephone calls to the TV show as well as later calls to Belli's home. As usual, t...2020-01-2456 minZODIAC : A TO ZZODIAC: A TO Z - Ep. #8 - TRAILER - 340: The Mystery50 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 2019Voice of "The Zodiac" by John Knight All music licensed and used by permission. “Run and Hide” composed and produced by Jens Kiilstofte. “Ghost” composed and produced by JM Scherf.2019-11-2201 minZODIAC : A TO ZZODIAC: A TO Z - Ep. #7 - Riverside: A WarningCheri 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 2019Voice of "The Zodiac" by John KnightAll music licensed and used by permission. “Run and Hide” and “Frozen Orb” composed and produced by Jens Kiilstofte. “Ghost” and “Creepy Piano Loop” composed and produced by JM Scherf. “Growing Shadows” c...2019-11-1540 minZODIAC : A TO ZZODIAC: A TO Z - Ep. #4 - BONUS: David Eick on Manson, Altamont, and the End of the 1960sThis 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 20192019-10-2215 min