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Did this Serial Killer Sketch His Victims?

May 24, 2025 / 00:57

This episode covers the story of a serial killer known as the Doodler, who operated in San Francisco during the 1970s. The discussion includes survivor accounts, police investigations, and the ongoing fear surrounding the killer's identity.

The episode highlights how the Doodler would sketch his victims to lure them in before committing brutal attacks. Despite numerous eyewitnesses and survivors identifying him, the killer remains free due to fear of retaliation.

Listeners learn about the current detective's belief that the true extent of the Doodler's crimes may still be unknown, raising questions about the impact of fear on community cooperation with law enforcement.

The narrative emphasizes the chilling reality of living with a serial killer in the community and the unresolved nature of these historical crimes.

TLDR

The episode discusses the Doodler, a 1970s San Francisco serial killer, and the fear preventing witnesses from cooperating with police.

Episode

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The story I have for you today is one that has truly consumed me. In the 1970s, there was a serial killer lurking
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in San Francisco. One who some believe would sketch his victims as a way to lure them in and then attack them in the
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most brutal ways. And the wild part is that pretty early on, tons of people were pointing the finger at one man.
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Even survivors who escaped his clutches picked him out of a lineup. But to date,
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everyone has been too scared of what would happen to their lives if they cooperated with police. So this man is
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free living among us. And though some believe he hasn't been a threat since 1976 when the murders stopped, the
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current detective thinks that we just might not know the true scope of his crimes. This is the story of the
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doodler.

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Episode Highlights

  • The Doodler: A Chilling Tale
    In the 1970s, a serial killer known as the Doodler haunted San Francisco, sketching his victims.
    “One who some believe would sketch his victims as a way to lure them in.”
    @ 00m 11s
    May 24, 2025

Episode Quotes

  • This is the story of the doodler.
    Did this Serial Killer Sketch His Victims?

Key Moments

  • San Francisco Murders00:04
  • Fear and Silence00:31
  • The Doodler00:56