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Foul Play: Crime Series

S33 Ep8: The Zodiac: The Murder of Cheri Jo Bates

Foul Play: Crime Series

Shane L. Waters, Wendy Cee, Gemma Hoskins

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

4.4986 Ratings

🗓️ 24 April 2024

⏱️ 28 minutes

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Summary

Explore the haunting details of Cheri Jo Bates's brutal murder in 1966, set against the backdrop of a society captivated by the likes of the Beatles and the debut of Star Trek. Delve into a meticulously detailed recounting of her last known hours, the gruesome crime scene, and the chilling letters that followed, which stoked the fear and fascination surrounding the Zodiac Killer.

This episode takes a deep dive into the complex web of evidence, from the infamous confession letter to the sinister poems left behind, as investigative journalist Paul Avery links the murder to the Zodiac's cryptic messages. Journey through the twists and turns of a case that has perplexed investigators for decades, featuring interviews, forensic analyses, and a look at the prime suspect "Bob Barnett." Tune in to unravel the layers of this cold case and the shadowy figure of the Zodiac, whose taunting games with the police and media continue to intrigue and horrify.

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0:00.0

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Oracle.com, oh. Hello friend welcome back to foul play.

1:25.7

When an enticing lead appears in one of America's most infamous unsolved serial killer

1:31.0

cases, it's like a siren calling for an advantage. unsolved for Sisko Chronicle.

1:43.5

He had written extensively on the Zodiac case.

1:47.7

On October 27th, 1970, after covering the mysterious and elusive killer across the Bay Area, the game then changed.

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