S33 Ep24: The Zodiac: The Hoax Theory

10/02/24 • 34 min

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In this final episode of our series on the Zodiac, we explore a radical new theory that challenges everything we've come to believe about one of America's most infamous killers. Professor Thomas Henry Horan, an academic with a controversial stance, suggests that the Zodiac Killer never truly existed. Through his "Zodiac Hoax Theory," Horan argues that the murders attributed to the Zodiac were, in fact, the work of multiple unrelated killers, with the infamous letters and ciphers being the product of hoaxers. Join us as we unravel this alternative perspective on a case that has perplexed investigators and captivated the public for over five decades.

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S33 Ep23: The Zodiac: Cracking the Code

Hello friend, in this episode of The Zodiac, we dive deep into one of the most captivating mysteries of the infamous Zodiac Killer—his cryptic Z340 cipher. For over 50 years, this 340-character code baffled experts, evading even the most skilled cryptographers. In 2020, a breakthrough finally came when a team of codebreakers solved the cipher, revealing chilling new insights into the Zodiac’s twisted psyche. I’ll take you on a journey through decades of attempts to crack the code, the modern technologies used, and the remarkable collaboration that ultimately unraveled one of the most elusive puzzles in true crime history. Join me as we explore this long-awaited victory in the hunt for the Zodiac Killer.

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Welcome to the new season of Foul Play—Casey Anthony: Truth or Lies. In this first episode, titled "Where is Caylee," we begin unraveling the tragic and infamous case of Caylee Anthony's disappearance. Caylee, a bright and beautiful 3-year-old girl, was last seen in June 2008. Her mother, Casey Anthony, soon became the prime suspect in a case that captivated the nation. In this episode, we’ll lay out the timeline leading up to Caylee’s disappearance and explore the mysterious behavior of her mother, Casey. Along with Wendy, we are joined by private investigator Rob Dick, who offers insider knowledge about the case. As we revisit the events, the lies, and the investigations, we’ll ask the question everyone was left wondering: what really happened to Caylee?

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