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Foul Play: Crime Series

S33 Bonus #2: The Zodiac: The Hoax Letters

Foul Play: Crime Series

Shane L. Waters, Wendy Cee, Gemma Hoskins

True Crime, Society & Culture, News, Daily News, History

4.4986 Ratings

🗓️ 26 April 2024

⏱️ 9 minutes

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Summary

This bonus episode unfurls the perplexing case of Cheri Jo Bates, murdered in 1966, whose death sparked not only grief but a series of sinister letters that shook the Riverside community. Delve into the dark twists of this case as anonymous letters once believed to be from the infamous Zodiac Killer come to light as a disturbing prank by a troubled teen. Explore how these revelations shift the focus back to the quest for the real killer, reigniting a cold case that refuses to be silenced.

Uncover the interplay of fact and fiction in an investigation that spans over five decades. As detectives employ cutting-edge DNA technology to solve the puzzle of the 2016 confession letter, the story takes a startling turn, offering a glimpse into the complexities of human conscience and the shadows of past actions. Join us as we piece together the intricate details of this haunting tale, reminding us that sometimes, truth is stranger than fiction. Tune in to confront the enigma of Cheri Jo Bates's untimely death and the eerie aftermath that continues to echo through the corridors of time.

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0:00.0

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0:12.0

So how do you compete without costs

0:13.9

spiraling out of control? Time to upgrade to the next generation of the

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0:25.2

development with AI embedded across it all.

0:28.1

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0:37.1

and in the cloud when you pay by the minute, speed matters.

0:40.4

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Oracle.com, oh. Welcome back, friend.

1:24.0

The journey to adulthood is never a smooth one.

1:29.0

Learning to regulate emotion and curb impulsiveness is fraught with pitfalls and obstacles.

1:37.0

Yet it's a pathway we must traverse to grow and become who we are. In 1966 a terrible crime occurred in a beautiful city. A young girl's

1:48.7

life was brutally snatched in the dead of night.

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