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Zodiac Killer /// True Crime Garage

October 23, 2024 / 00:48

This episode discusses the Zodiac Killer's six-page letter sent after the Paulin murder, highlighting his bragging about evading police and his clever tactics.

The letter reveals the Zodiac's mindset, portraying him as a petulant figure who takes pride in outsmarting law enforcement. He mentions buying guns out of state and using fingertip guards to avoid leaving fingerprints.

Key discussions include the psychological implications of the Zodiac's behavior and his need to assert his intelligence over the police.

The episode examines the broader context of the Zodiac's actions and the impact of his letters on the investigation.

TLDR

The Zodiac Killer's letter shows his arrogance and cleverness in evading police capture.

Episode

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in the six-page letter that was sent a month after the Paulin murder the Zodiac comes across as a petulent child who is
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bragging to the police of how smart he is and all of the different acts of subterfuge that he has used against them
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he talks about buying his guns out of state or through the mail he talks about wearing fingertip guards on his hands to
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not leave any fingerprints behind etc etc basically saying I'm so smart I I have
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outsmarted you you can't find me he even mentions in the letter I've been too clever for the police now why do you do
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all this because you're clever no it's because you feel like you're not clever and you have a point to make

Episode Highlights

  • Zodiac's Letter
    In a six-page letter, the Zodiac boasts about his cunning and evades capture.
    “I've been too clever for the police.”
    @ 00m 35s
    October 23, 2024

Episode Quotes

  • I'm so smart, I have outsmarted you.
    Zodiac Killer /// True Crime Garage
  • I've been too clever for the police.
    Zodiac Killer /// True Crime Garage

Key Moments

  • Taunting the Police00:30
  • Cunning Confession00:30
  • Zodiac's Arrogance00:35