S33 Ep1: The Zodiac: Betty Lou Jensen and David Faraday Murders
Foul Play: Crime Series
Shane L. Waters, Wendy Cee, Gemma Hoskins
4.4 • 986 Ratings
🗓️ 6 March 2024
⏱️ 18 minutes
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Summary
Hello friend. This week we delve into the enigmatic and terrifying world of the Zodiac Killer, a murderer whose identity remains a mystery to this day. This episode transports listeners back to the late 1960s in Northern California, where the Zodiac Killer commenced his infamous killing spree. With a keen focus on the first confirmed attacks on Betty Lou Jensen and David Faraday, we set the stage for a series that promises to explore the depths of one of the most bewildering true crime stories in American history. The meticulous recounting of the initial crimes, combined with a comprehensive overview of the subsequent investigation, provides a solid foundation for understanding the complexity and brutality of the Zodiac Killer's modus operandi.
As we navigate through the episode, listeners will immerse themselves in the chilling narrative, enriched with detailed descriptions of the crime scenes, the killer's cryptic messages to the police and media, and the palpable fear that gripped the communities affected by these heinous acts. This series aims not only to shed light on the facts of the case but also to explore the psychological and societal impact of the Zodiac Killer's reign of terror. By leveraging a combination of historical research, expert interviews, and a storytelling approach that emphasizes the human elements of this tragic saga, this series endeavors to provide a comprehensive and engaging exploration of one of true crime's most haunting mysteries.
Join us as we attempt to unravel the enigma of the Zodiac Killer, examining the clues left behind in a quest for answers that have eluded investigators for decades.
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| 0:00.0 | And the Hello, friends. Hello friend and welcome to foul play. |
| 0:27.0 | Under the cover of darkness a quiet and covert killer emerges from the shadows, knowing exactly what he is going to do. |
| 0:36.9 | In those crucial minutes that follow, he is unmerciful in his violent attacks on unsuspecting innocent young victims. |
| 0:47.1 | Follow us into those shadows as we explore one of America's most notorious unsolved serial killer cases, the Zodiac. |
| 0:57.4 | With a chilling disregard for human life, this is a serial killer who left a trail of terror across Northern California in 1968 and 1969. |
| 1:08.0 | But his twisted game didn't end there. |
| 1:11.0 | The Zodiac Taunted police in the media with cryptic letters, puzzles, and |
| 1:17.8 | postcards, basking in the attention he gained. |
| 1:22.9 | In the scripting new series, we'll delve deep into the case, exploring every twist and turn in the |
| 1:29.5 | hunt for this perplexing cryptic killer. With five known murders and two surviving victims, |
| 1:37.0 | the Zodiac's trail of destruction is chilling, and yet despite decades of investigation, his true identity remains a mystery. |
| 1:47.3 | This is a complicated case with a long history, and we're going to bring you each element in bite-sized pieces as we follow the leads from start |
| 1:56.7 | to finish. |
| 1:58.6 | With a case this complex and compelling, it's sure to be a bumpy ride. |
| 2:05.0 | On December the 20th, 1968, it was a dark and freezing night in Benicia, California, a city that sits in Salano County, |
| 2:19.4 | inside San Francisco Bay as 11 11.30 p.m. rolled around. |
| 2:25.0 | Officer Pierre Bido and his partner drove into the parking lot of the police department |
| 2:31.2 | on E.L. Street. Putting the vehicle into gear, their radio started to |
| 2:38.4 | crackle and they heard the voice of the dispatcher. A local resident had frantically flashed her |
| 2:45.8 | headlights and beeped her horn at Captain David Pitters' squad car in town |
| 2:50.9 | just five minutes earlier. |
| 2:54.0 | Stella Borghe at the time this happened, |
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