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The Zodiac /// 5 Part Series

August 12, 2024 / 00:56

This episode discusses the nicknames of serial offenders, such as the Night Stalker and the Green River Killer. It examines how these names are often created by the press and law enforcement.

The conversation highlights the phenomenon where some killers choose their own monikers, seeking attention before they are caught. The hosts reflect on the implications of these names and their impact on public perception.

Specific cases mentioned include the Hillside Strangler and the Servant Girl Annihilator, showcasing how these titles can evoke fear and intrigue.

Overall, the episode provides a look at the intersection of crime, media, and the psychology behind these notorious labels.

TLDR

Serial killers often choose their own nicknames, impacting public perception and media coverage.

Episode

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as true crime enthusiasts know often serial offenders carry a moniker or nickname who could forget such

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terrifying titles like the nightstalker and the Green River Killer there was the Hillside Strangler

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and the servant girl Annihilator these names were bestowed upon these killers by the press and even

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the law enforcement agencies that investigated their crimes in some cases the killer simply

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cannot wait long enough for the press or law enforcement to come up with a clever

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or even not so clever name so some Killers provide the press and law enforcement with a name to call

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them until they are discovered outed and pulled into the light from the Dark Shadows where they hide

Episode Highlights

The Monikers of Murderers
Serial offenders often carry chilling nicknames, like the Night Stalker and the Green River Killer.
“Who could forget such terrifying titles?”
@ 00m 11s
August 12, 2024
Self-Named Killers
Some killers create their own names, waiting for the press to catch up.
“Some killers provide the press with a name to call them.”
@ 00m 42s
August 12, 2024

Episode Quotes

Who could forget such terrifying titles?
The Zodiac /// 5 Part Series
Some killers provide the press with a name to call them.
The Zodiac /// 5 Part Series

Key Moments

Killer Nicknames00:07
Infamous Titles00:13
Self-Identification00:42