S33 Ep11: The Beach Murders

Foul Play: Crime Series

Shane L. Waters, Wendy Cee, Gemma Hoskins

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

4.4 • 986 Ratings

🗓️ 16 May 2024

⏱️ 21 minutes

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Summary

In Episode 11 we delve into the tragic tales of young couples whose lives were cut short in brutal attacks that foreshadow the infamous Zodiac killer's reign of terror. Before the Zodiac became a household name for fear and intrigue, there were eerily similar murders. This episode explores the sunny day in Lompoc, California, in 1963 that ended in darkness for Bobby and Linda, and the heartbreak in San Diego in 1964 for Johnny and Joyce, unveiling the chilling possibility that these violent acts were the early works of the Zodiac.

Through detailed investigation and storytelling, the episode paints a vivid picture of the idyllic settings turned crime scenes at Gaviota Beach and Ocean Beach. It meticulously pieces together the victims' final hours and the relentless pursuit for justice that followed. Featuring insights from retired Sheriff’s Investigator Bill Baker, the narrative explores the potential link between these early cases and the Zodiac's notorious killing spree. This episode invites listeners into a haunting reflection on the origins of the Zodiac saga, highlighting the unresolved mysteries and the enduring quest to understand the true scope of the killer's dark journey.

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0:00.0	And the Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh,
0:15.0	Oh, oh, oh, oh,
0:17.0	Oh, oh, oh,
0:18.0	Oh, Hello friend.
0:27.0	In the aftermath of tragedy, among the bouncing echoes of unanswered questions and unresolved grief.
0:35.1	Hindsight can emerge, shedding light on the dark corridors of the unknown.
0:41.0	It can offer a sense of clarity where there was once confusion and mystery.
0:47.0	It can reveal insights and understandings that were previously obscured.
0:55.0	But hindsight is infallible.
0:59.4	It might not always provide the definite answers that are so desperately wanted.
1:02.1	Its application therefore should be gentle, with care and consideration.
1:08.6	Before the devastating shooting at Lake Herman Road in December 1968, where Betty Lou Jensen and David Faraday lost their lives.
1:19.4	No one had heard of the Zodiac Killer. No one knew of a killer who had a similar method, whose
1:26.8	victimology followed a familiar pattern and chosen locations echoed each other.
1:34.0	As time continues to march forward,
1:37.0	connections and links are made with knowledge only now available.
1:42.0	Hindsight illuminates instances in the past that now may take on a new terrible meaning. On June 4th, 1963, it was a bright and sunny day in Lompoc, California, situated just over an hour's drive from the city of Santa Barbara.
2:06.7	Beautiful beaches and rugged coastlines were never far away.
2:11.8	For the senior students at Lompoke High School, June 4th was Ditch Day, an official day
2:18.9	just a few days before graduation. They would skip schedule classes and enjoy a day to themselves instead.
2:27.0	Robert George Domingos, known as Bobby to his friends, was 18 years old that year. Along with 17 year old
2:36.2	Linda Fay Edwards, they were two of those students looking forward to a day in
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