S33 Ep4: The Zodiac: Lake Berryessa Attack

Foul Play: Crime Series

Shane L. Waters, Wendy Cee, Gemma Hoskins

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

4.4 • 986 Ratings

🗓️ 27 March 2024

⏱️ 18 minutes

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Summary

In this harrowing episode of Foul Play, we delve into the bone-chilling Lake Berryessa attack by the enigmatic Zodiac Killer. Late September 1969, amidst the serene backdrop of Lake Berryessa's sprawling waters in California, a young couple's peaceful day turns into a nightmare. The Zodiac, craving attention and control, executes one of his most brutal assaults, stabbing and leaving them for dead. The attack sends shockwaves through the local community and law enforcement, escalating the urgency to capture this elusive predator. Our narrative reconstructs the events of that fateful day, drawing from firsthand accounts, police reports, and the Zodiac's own cryptic communications, immersing listeners into the depth of this terrifying mystery.

The episode not only recounts the physical aftermath of the attack but also the emotional and societal ripples it created. The detailed investigation, led by determined detectives, unravels amidst a backdrop of fear and fascination with the Zodiac's macabre game of cat and mouse. As the story unfolds, the tragic loss of Cecelia Shepard, the resilience of Bryan Hartnell, and the relentless pursuit of justice by Napa County police paint a vivid picture of a community united in the face of horror. Through meticulous research and gripping storytelling, this episode of Foul Play brings to light the Zodiac's reign of terror at Lake Berryessa, offering insights into the investigation and the lasting impact of these heinous crimes.

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0:00.0	And the Welcome back, friend.
0:25.0	When an individual craves attention and control over others, they'll often stop at nothing to obtain it.
0:34.0	The Zodiac Killer had struck twice in eight months,
0:37.4	killing three in the process.
0:40.1	His letters sent to newspapers
0:42.4	taunted those trying to catch him.
0:45.0	He was cryptic and enjoyed creating fear and tension.
0:50.0	As the summer of 1969 rolled on across the San Francisco Bay, it seemed an impossible task
0:58.0	to identify this man and stop him from causing any more pain and destruction.
1:04.6	In late September, California was still hot and humid in daylight hours.
1:11.0	Picturesque shorelines and calming water views were deeply attractive to anyone with some time
1:16.8	to spare.
1:19.2	Lake Barriassa is one such place that can attract people in droves.
1:24.4	One of the biggest expanses of freshwater in California, it is tranquil and beautiful.
1:30.6	The shoreline of Lake Barriessa is 165 miles long.
1:35.2	There are endless spots available to sit and take in the sweeping views across the water.
1:41.2	On quiet days, it can feel like you have the full expanse of Lake Beriesa all to yourself.
1:47.0	In the early evening hours won late September night that year, those moments of peace were dramatically shattered for one
1:56.0	young couple.
1:58.3	There was someone else at Lake Barriessa that day, Someone intent on causing the ultimate harm. Locals and Barriessa Park Rangers
2:09.5	would suddenly find themselves in the middle of a terrifying incident that shocked them to the core.
2:19.0	At around 7 PM on Saturday, September the 27th, Archie and Beth White inside their boat repair shop at the Rancho Montecello
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