Zodiac Killer

The Zodiac Killer was an unidentified American serial killer who murdered at least five people in Northern California between 1968 and 1969.

The Zodiac Killer was an unidentified American serial killer who murdered at least five people in Northern California between 1968 and 1969. The killer sent taunting letters and coded messages to newspapers and police, but the case has never been solved and the person’s real identity remains unknown.

Background

The Zodiac Killer is the name used for an unidentified serial murderer active in Northern California in the late 1960s. The killer became notorious for publicity-seeking communications sent to the press and police.

Confirmed crimes

Authorities have linked the Zodiac Killer to at least five confirmed murders and two attempted murders. The case is commonly discussed as one of the most famous unsolved serial murder investigations in the United States.

Letters and ciphers

The Zodiac sent letters containing threats, references to astrology, and coded messages, or ciphers, to newspapers and law enforcement. Some ciphers have been solved, while others have remained undeciphered or only partially interpreted.

Investigation and suspects

The Zodiac Killer was never officially identified, although several suspects have been proposed over the years. Authorities have not confirmed claims made by private investigators or later theories about the killer’s identity.