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The Zodiac Killer Case, Explained
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The Zodiac Killer Case, Explained

A group of private citizens solve a cipher from the unidentified murderer known as the Zodiac Killer. The serial killer terrorized Northern California in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Here are the details of the case, explained.

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    4:31
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  • The Ed Kemper Case, Explained
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  • Richard Speck, Explained
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    3:32
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    4:25
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