The Zodiac’s true motives remain unknown, but the study of his crimes reveals his signature. While some murderers may vary their methods of operation, a killer’s choices, actions, and words reflect his needs– even when he attempts to deceive and even when he does not realize that he is doing so. In this sense, the killer’s crimes will reveal his psychological fingerprint. Written and produced by Michael Butterfield for ZodiacKillerFacts.com / Copyright 2022 Voice of "The Zodiac" by John Kniight. This episode includes dramatic readings. All music licensed and used by permission. “Run and Hide” and “Frozen Orb” composed and produced by Jens Kiilstofte. “Ghost” and “Creepy Piano Loop” composed and produced by JM Scherf. “Growing Shadows” created by Myuu. Provided by Mediacharge.

Decades after he terrified citizens with his shocking crimes and bizarre letters, the Zodiac is known as one of the most enigmatic serial killers in modern history. His motives are unknown, although many people have offered various theories to explain his behavior. Attempts to create a psychological profile often rely on speculation based on our knowledge of other killers, and experts struggle to comprehend the mind of the Zodiac. This episode examines various theories about the killer’s motives and personality. Written and produced by Michael Butterfield for ZodiacKillerFacts.com / Copyright 2021 Voice of "The Zodiac" by John Knight This episode includes dramatic readings. All music licensed and used by permission. “Run and Hide” and “Frozen Orb” composed and produced by Jens Kiilstofte. “Ghost” and “Creepy Piano Loop” composed and produced by JM Scherf. “Growing Shadows” created by Myuu. Provided by Mediacharge.

The varying descriptions of the Zodiac have created confusion and fueled debate. Some eyewitnesses described the killer as short as 5'8" tall while others said he was approximately 6' tall. One witness thought the Zodiac weighed approximately 180 lbs. while another said he may have been as heavy as 250 lbs. Some estimates of the killer's age ranged from mid-thirties to late-forties. The now-infamous sketch produced by the San Francisco Police Department remains the only representation of the Zodiac’s face, although some people question the accuracy of that depiction. The issue was further complicated by theorists who claimed that their suspects matched the physical description of the killer. This episode examines the eyewitness descriptions and the efforts to create a portrait of the Zodiac. Written and produced by Michael Butterfield for ZodiacKillerFacts.com / Copyright 2021 Voice of "The Zodiac" by John Knight All music licensed and used by permission. “Run and Hide” and “Frozen Orb” composed and produced by Jens Kiilstofte. “Ghost” and “Creepy Piano Loop” composed and produced by JM Scherf. “Growing Shadows” created by Myuu. Provided by Mediacharge.

The New York Times, The San Francisco Chronicle, and other news outlets ran stories about a French engineer who claims that he has solved the Zodiac’s remaining ciphers, known as the Z13 and the Z32. The newly-proposed solutions point to long-time suspect Larry Kane and indicate a connection to a suspected Zodiac postcard and a possible victim who disappeared in 1970. These claims may seem compelling but the facts reveal many problems with the methods used to produce these solutions. Including audio clips with Harvey Hines, Mike Morford (ZodiacKillerSite.net), and David Oranchak (ZodiacKillerCiphers.com). Written and produced by Michael Butterfield for ZodiacKillerFacts.com / Copyright 2021 All music licensed and used by permission. “Run and Hide” and “Frozen Orb” composed and produced by Jens Kiilstofte. “Ghost” and “Creepy Piano Loop” composed and produced by JM Scherf. “Growing Shadows” created by Myuu. Provided by Mediacharge.

According to one persistent theory, authorities discovered evidence proving that Charles Manson and his infamous “family” of killers were responsible for the Zodiac murders but this evidence was withheld and suppressed for various reasons. The facts tell a very different story in this encore presentation of a segment from the previous episode “10 Zodiac Killer Myths: Debunked.” Featuring: Manson prosecutor Vincent Bugliosi. Read the article: “ConspiraZ Theory” - https://zodiackillerfacts.com/zodiac-theories/zodiac-theories/the-zodiac-cover-ups-conspiracies/conspiraz-theory/ Written and produced by Michael Butterfield for ZodiacKillerFacts.com / Copyright 2021 All music licensed and used by permission. “Creepy Piano Loop” composed and produced by JM Scherf. 

In the syndicated tabloid TV show Now It Can Be Told, Geraldo Rivera and Maury Terry claimed the evidence indicated that Zodiac victim Darlene Ferrin was targeted for death by members of a satanic cult. Terry also claimed that satanists were responsible for the 'Son of Sam' shootings in New York and other crimes across America. This theory of a nationwide network of satanic killers has become a popular myth, but the facts reveal the many problems with the conspiracy theories in both the 'Son of Sam' and Zodiac cases. Written and produced by MICHAEL BUTTERFIELD for ZodiacKillerFacts.com / Copyright 2021 Voice of "The Zodiac" by John Knight All music licensed and used by permission. “Run and Hide” and “Frozen Orb” composed and produced by Jens Kiilstofte. “Ghost” and “Creepy Piano Loop” composed and produced by JM Scherf. “Growing Shadows” created by Myuu. Provided by Mediacharge.

Over the decades, persistent theories claimed that the Zodiac crimes were part of a conspiracy orchestrated by members of a satanic cult. One of the proponents of this theory was Maury Terry, a writer who became famous for his claims that the Son of Sam murders in New York were part of a satanic conspiracy. Now, the new documentary series on Netflix inspired by Terry’s claims titled “Sons of Sam” has renewed interest in satanic conspiracy theories. In the syndicated tabloid TV show Now It Can Be Told, Geraldo Rivera and Maury Terry claimed the evidence indicated that a satanic cult was also behind the Zodiac murders, but, as usual, the facts tell a very different story. Written and produced by MICHAEL BUTTERFIELD for ZodiacKillerFacts.com / Copyright 2021 All music licensed and used by permission. “Run and Hide” and “Frozen Orb” composed and produced by Jens Kiilstofte. “Ghost” and “Creepy Piano Loop” composed and produced by JM Scherf. “Growing Shadows” created by Myuu. Provided by Mediacharge.

This episode of the ZODIAC: A TO Z podcast examines two questions: Was there any connection between the Zodiac victims? Was the Zodiac a police officer or somehow involved in law enforcement? Some theories may seem like compelling explanations, but the facts tell a very different story. Written and produced by MICHAEL BUTTERFIELD for ZodiacKillerFacts.com / Copyright 2021 Voice of The Zodiac by John Knight All music licensed and used by permission. “Run and Hide” and “Frozen Orb” composed and produced by Jens Kiilstofte. “Ghost” and “Creepy Piano Loop” composed and produced by JM Scherf. “Growing Shadows” created by Myuu. Provided by Mediacharge.

This episode examines puzzling questions, including: Did two or more suspects commit the Zodiac crimes together? Was Arthur Leigh Allen the Zodiac? Why did police interview Allen shortly before the last known Zodiac murder? Will authorities discover “Zodiac DNA” which could finally solve the case? If so, what are some possible endgame scenarios? Was the Zodiac responsible for the murder of Cheri Jo Bates in Riverside and the strange writings associated with that unsolved case? Did the Zodiac keep “trophies” to help him relive the crimes? Written and produced by Michael Butterfield for ZodiacKillerFacts.com / Copyright 2021 All music licensed and used by permission. “Run and Hide” and “Frozen Orb” composed and produced by Jens Kiilstofte. “Ghost” composed and produced by JM Scherf. “Growing Shadows” created by Myuu. Provided by Mediacharge. Send questions and comments to contact@zodiackillerfacts.com

On March 24th, 2019, I joined a discussion panel assembled at the "Death Becomes Us" true crime festival in New York for a live bonus episode of the Monster podcast titled MONSTER: From Atlanta to the Zodiac, with producer/narrator Matt Frederick, producer/host Payne Lindsey, executive producer Donald Albright, and producer Meredith Stedman. The first segment focused on the Zodiac mystery while the second examined the controversial case of the Atlanta child murders. In this bonus audio clip of the Q&A session, I was asked about the issues surrounding the growing interest in true crime stories, including standards and ethics in reporting. Recorded live at the "Death Becomes Us" true crime festival at the Gramercy Theatre in New York City This audio clip was obtained from a recording with some audio issues.Posted for ZodiacKillerFacts.com

This bonus episode examines other persistent myths about the Zodiac case, including claims about the attack at Lake Berryessa and the shooting at Blue Rock Springs Park, and, Robert Graysmith’s claim that he had discovered a “hidden” road which led from the crime scenes directly to the home of his suspect, Arthur Leigh Allen. Note: This episode includes dramatic readings. Some audio clips were obtained from older recordings with some audio deficiencies but have been presented here for information purposes. Written and produced by Michael Butterfield for ZodiacKillerFacts.com / Copyright 2021 All music licensed and used by permission. “Frozen Orb” composed and produced by Jens Kiilstofte. “Ghost” and “Creepy Piano Loop” composed and produced by JM Scherf. “Growing Shadows” created by Myuu. Provided by Mediacharge.

This episode examines 10 popular myths about the case: The Zodiac was an expert marksman, the Zodiac crime scenes form a giant “radian angle,” the Zodiac crimes were linked to the Manson “family,” the Zodiac crimes were done by copycat killers or were a hoax, The Zodiac killed dozens of victims, The Zodiac took credit for crimes he did not commit, police were about to arrest a major suspect but he died, The Zodiac called a TV show with attorney Melvin Belli, the Zodiac investigators did not cooperate, and The Zodiac knew and stalked his victims. The legend of the Zodiac killer is based on many popular myths, but the facts tell a very different story. Note: Some audio clips were obtained from older recordings with some audio deficiencies but have been presented here for information purposes. Read the article: 10 Zodiac Myths: Debunked - https://zodiackillerfacts.com/myths-legends/10-zodiac-killer-myths-debunked/ Written and produced by Michael Butterfield for ZodiacKillerFacts.com / Copyright 2021 Voice of "The Zodiac" by John Knight All music licensed and used by permission. “Run and Hide” and “Frozen Orb” composed and produced by Jens Kiilstofte. “Ghost” and “Creepy Piano Loop” composed and produced by JM Scherf. “Growing Shadows” created by Myuu. Provided by Mediacharge.

In this “unfiltered” review, Michael Butterfield (ZodiacKillerFacts.com) examines the FX/Hulu documentary series “The Most Dangerous Animal of All,” featuring Gary Stewart’s claims that his father Earl Van Best Jr. was the Zodiac killer. Stewart and his co-author Susan Mustafa claimed that their suspect was implicated by fingerprints and DNA evidence, handwriting analysis, and proposed cipher solutions. As usual, the facts tell a very different story. Note to the listener: A previous episode stated that a review of the FX/Hulu series would be coming soon. This show was recorded last year but was delayed due to technical problems and other circumstances.  Read the ZodiacKillerFacts article: https://zodiackillerfacts.com/zodiac-theories/the-accused-the-accusers/earl-van-best-jr-gary-stewart/review-the-most-dangerous-animal-of-all-tv-documentary/ Written and produced by Michael Butterfield for ZodiacKillerFacts.com / Copyright 2021 All music licensed and used by permission. “Run and Hide” and “Frozen Orb” composed and produced by Jens Kiilstofte. “Ghost” and “Creepy Piano Loop” composed and produced by JM Scherf. “Growing Shadows” created by Myuu. Provided by Mediacharge.

Listeners sent several messages requesting a new episode addressing various questions and thoughts about the new solution to the Zodiac's 340 cipher, which was recently solved by Jarl Van Eycke, Sam Blake, and David Oranchak (ZodiacKillerCiphers.com). Topics include: What does the new solution indicate about the Zodiac's skills as a code maker? Can the methods used to solve the 340 cipher be applied to the killer's two remaining unsolved ciphers? Did the Zodiac really believe that his victims would serve as his slaves in the afterlife? Written and produced by Michael Butterfield for ZodiacKillerFacts.com / Copyright 2021 Voice of "The Zodiac" by John Knight  All music licensed and used by permission. “Run and Hide” composed and produced by Jens Kiilstofte. “Ghost” composed and produced by JM Scherf. “Growing Shadows” created by Myuu. Provided by Mediacharge.

The incredible story behind the solution to the Zodiac's 340 Cipher.

David Oranchak (ZodiacKillerCiphers.com) joins Michael Butterfield to talk about the new YouTube video series titled “Let’s Crack Zodiac,” an examination of the Zodiac’s ciphers as well as the proposed solutions, various theories, and possible methods to decipher the killer’s mysterious messages. Topics include: the solution to the killer’s 340 symbol cipher created by Robert Graysmith and his claim that his solution was confirmed by the American Cryptogram Association, and the recent FX/Hulu documentary series The Most Dangerous Animal of All. Produced by Michael Butterfield for ZodiacKillerFacts.com / Copyright 2020 All music licensed and used by permission. “Frozen Orb” composed and produced by Jens Kiilstofte.Episodes of David Oranchak's video series are available to watch on YouTube: Let's Crack Zodiac Ep #1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_Oh4snhF70 Let's Crack Zodiac Ep #2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyH9-AHz-HY  Let's Crack Zodiac Ep #3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57o8g3d6lSw&t=5s Let's Crack Zodiac Ep #4 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZY1Y5xyKcBw

The next episode of the ZODIAC: A TO Z podcast features an interview with David Oranchak (ZodiacKillerCiphers.com) about his new YouTube series “Let’s Crack Zodiac,” an examination of the Zodiac’s ciphers as well as the proposed solutions, various theories, and possible methods to decipher the killer’s mysterious messages.  Produced by Michael Butterfield for ZodiacKillerFacts.com / Copyright 2020  All music licensed and used by permission. “Frozen Orb” composed and produced by Jens Kiilstofte.

Mike Morford (ZodiacKillerSite.com) and David Oranchak (ZodiacKillerCiphers.com) join Michael Butterfield (ZodiacKillerFacts.com) to examine Gary Stewart's claim that his father was the Zodiac in the book and TV mini-series THE MOST DANGEROUS ANIMAL OF ALL.

The strange case of Arthur Covell and the "Zodiac murder."

This episode examines the possibility that the Zodiac was inspired by other killers and pop culture.