Zodiac Killer

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Zodiac Killer

The Zodiac Killer is the pseudonym of an unidentified serial killer who operated in Northern California during the late 1960s. He is known to have murdered five people and claimed responsibility for more, though only five killings are officially attributed to him. The killer communicated with Bay Area newspapers through a series of taunting letters and cryptograms, which included threats and details of the crimes, creating a public spectacle.

This case remains one of the most infamous unsolved serial murder investigations in American history. Its notoriety stems from the killer's direct engagement with the media, the cryptic codes he provided that have only been partially solved, and the enduring mystery surrounding his identity. The story has become a permanent fixture in popular culture, inspiring numerous books, films, and ongoing amateur detective work.

Recently, the Zodiac Killer has been back in the news due to the release of a new documentary titled "Zodiac Killer Project." Major news outlets have covered the film, with reviews and articles examining its approach to the true crime genre. The coverage has generally focused on the documentary's meta-commentary about the nature of true crime storytelling and its place within the wider media landscape, rather than on any new developments in the criminal case itself.

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