Research Paper On The Zodiac Killer

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One of the most prolific serial killers of the modern era is The Zodiac Killer. This particular serial killer was suspected of killing up to 37 people without being caught by authorities. As of the writing of this research paper, the Zodiac Killer still hasn't been caught; even though, there are many theories as to what happened to this killer, no one knows the exact reason why the Zodiac Killer has not been found. The mystery behind the Zodiac Killer can be summed up in two theories: The Zodiac killer stopped killing due to an injury, or Lawrence Kane is the Zodiac killer.

The first of the San Francisco killings took place on Friday, December 20, 1968 in Vallejo, 25 miles from the city, there had been shootings involving death in the past. ¨But this time was different-- a double murder, the victims apparently selected at random and executed without provocation.¨ (N/A). Additionally, ¨seven months later, on July 4, 1969 Zodiac killed again, Darlene Ferrin and Michael Mageal were out driving, when they noticed a car which …show more content…

Furthermore, ¨Kane worked in the same lake tahoe hotel as Donna Lass, who had disappeared in 1970 and may have been another Zodiac victim.¨ (N/A). ¨Lawrence was also arrested for peeping in 1961 and prowling in 1968.¨ (N/A). Darlene Ferrin's sister Linda had also identified a photo of Kane as the man she said bothered Darlene at a restaurant. ¨A San Francisco police officer said Kanes photo was closer than any other likeness he had seen.¨ (N/A). People believe the Zodiac was Lawrence Kane, he had been caught for peeping and prowling in the near past, and KAthy Johns pointed him out has her attacker and possibly the Zodiac. Lawrence Kane was one of the biggest suspects for the Zodiac killer, but was eventually cleared, because investigators didn't have all the solid

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