Vallejo: Zodiac's Ferrin & Mageau Attack

Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast

Shane L. Waters, Wendy Cee, Gemma Hoskins

History, True Crime, Society & Culture

4.5 • 992 Ratings

🗓️ 13 March 2024

⏱️ 23 minutes

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Summary

Uncover Zodiac's Ferrin & Mageau Attack, as Foul Play reveals... Experience the harrowing events of July 4th, 1969, in Vallejo, California, when the Zodiac Killer's terrifying actions once again came to the fore. learn about the disturbing attack that left Darlene Ferrin dead and Michael Mageau fighting for his life, casting a long shadow over the quiet city. Season 33 of Foul Play is dedicated to unpacking the fearsome legend of the Zodiac Killer, with 'Vallejo: Zodiac's Ferrin & Mageau Attack' casting a spotlight on another of his chilling crimes. This haunting story of survival and loss explores the pathology of a murderer who has eluded capture and identification for over fifty years. Darlene Ferrin was a young, vivacious mother, well-loved by those who knew her, while Michael Mageau represented hope for a future suddenly marred by violence. On that fateful night, celebration turned to chaos as bullets shattered the night, etching their tragic reality into history. Understanding this attack's historical impact offers a window into America's fixation on the Zodiac narrative, a terrifying embodiment of random violence and malevolent intelligence. Ferrin's death and Mageau's survival became a bitter reminder of the threats lurking in the shadows of American life. As the Zodiac's MO unfolded, authorities pieced together timelines and suspect sketches, pressured by public fear and the killer's own taunts. The Vallejo attack, with its public park setting and brazen nature, amplified the Zodiac's terrifying presence and emphasized his unpredictability. This era, beset by political turmoil and social reformation, found itself hostage to murder dramas playing out in real-life theaters. Such crimes underscored the mutual uncertainty felt across communities already on the brink of change. Listeners will examine into gripping narratives of that fateful night, featuring testimonials, trauma, and the persistent fight for justice that endures. Through expert voices and fresh interpretations, Foul Play revives essential conversations around these chilling events. Support Foul Play: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/foulplaypodcast Website: https://www.mythsandmalice.com/show/foul-play/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/foul-play-crime-series/id1525832703 Follow us: Instagram: @foulplaycrimeseries Twitter: @foulplaypod

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0:00.0	The next call I got was about 1240. He had a very non-emotional voice. I got a very taunting, scary, scary type, creepy feeling from the call. I'm Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh,
0:45.0	Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh,
0:48.0	Oh, oh, oh, Welcome back friend. As the night of July 4th 1969 ticked over into July 5th, fireworks and celebrations began to settle down across the
1:09.2	city of Vallejo in California. But for two people in those moments,
1:15.0	their lives had been destroyed and changed forever
1:18.0	in the most violent of ways.
1:21.0	Blue Rock Springs is a beautiful parkland that spanned over 40 acres.
1:28.0	Located on Columbus Parkway in Vallejo, it's filled with walking trails in nature. It was a peaceful and local escape from city life.
1:38.7	At night, however, the park took on a different persona.
1:44.4	Dark with only a few scattered lights, the location provided gloom and shadows that
1:49.6	lent themselves only too well to the scenario that played out at the spot in 1969.
1:57.0	Like the turnout on Lake Herman Road, Blue Rock Springs was a well-known lover's lane area for local teens.
2:05.1	Now on this night, full of celebration and cheer, once again,
2:09.8	heinous and vicious violence had taken over.
2:14.0	Nancy Slover was a police dispatcher for the Vallejo Police Department.
2:19.4	On July 4, 1969, she had worked from 2.30 that afternoon to 10.30 that night.
2:26.0	But instead of heading home, she stayed on.
2:30.0	It was a busy night with the 4th of July celebrations, so she stayed to help answer the
2:36.2	extra calls and get dispatch information out to officers on the ground. At 12.10 in the morning, she answered a call from a hysterical female teenager who said
2:48.4	she and two friends had just found two older teens shot at Blue Rock Springs Park. As the dispatch call went out, Ed
2:59.1	Rust, a plane closed for Liho detective and his partner heard the sketchy details over the radio.
3:07.3	They were on a late shift that night and immediately headed over to the area to investigate.
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