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Prosecuting the Zodiac Killer Without Closure
The Zodiac case in San Francisco represents a unique prosecutorial nightmare: an active killer who taunted police with letters and cryptic messages, yet evaded capture despite intense investigation and public attention. This episode examines how prosecutors prepared cases against suspects they could never prove guilty, maintaining investigative pressure without the ability to bring charges. We analyze the specific suspects prosecutors identified over decades, the evidence against each one, and why the burden of proof remained insurmountable. The hosts explore how an unsolved case shaped…
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