Explore the enigmatic case of the zodiac killer in New York, Detective Mike Cravallo's investigation, challenges of crime-solving in the 90s, deciphering Zodiac astrological patterns, unveiling secrets in the New York City killer investigation, police tactics and Broadway encounters, evolution of killings and cryptic messages, and unraveling confessions and convictions in a complex case.
The New York Zodiac Killer targeted victims based on zodiac signs, leading to a city-wide manhunt.
Detectives explored unconventional angles like witchcraft and consulted a warlock during the investigation.
Eddie Seda, the suspect, was identified through fingerprint checks, leading to his confession and conviction.
Deep dives
Patrick's Traveling Book Party Tour
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The New York Zodiac Killer Case Unfolds
The podcast delves into the intriguing case of the New York Zodiac Killer, who leaves cryptic notes at shooting scenes following a 21-day astrological cycle. Despite San Francisco lab confirmation of a copycat, the shooter targets victims based on their zodiac signs, leading to a homicide investigation with a city-wide manhunt.
Task Force Mobilization and Occult Investigations
As the case escalates, a 50-person task force mobilizes to catch the Zodiac Killer. Seeking leads, detectives explore witchcraft and seek guidance from a warlock on the killer's ties to Alistair Crowley. Despite unconventional angles, the investigation intensifies as more victims fall prey to the calculated cycle of the elusive serial killer.
Pork Chop Becomes a Hostage Negotiator and Solves a Cold Case
After a successful hostage negotiation where Pork Chop convinces a gunman to surrender, he discovers bombs in the apartment, leading to the suspect writing a full confession. Eddie Seda, the suspect, initially denies being the New York Zodiac killer until confronted with photos of Patricia Fonte, leading to a confession and a conviction of three murders and six attempted murders, resulting in 232 years in prison.
The Capture of Eddie Seda as the New York Zodiac Killer
Following exhaustive manual fingerprint checks of over 4,500 residents in his comfort zone, police identify Eddie Seda as the New York Zodiac killer. With a handwriting match in his confession and photos of his victims, Eddie cracks and confesses, leading to his conviction. The task force's persistence and investigative techniques finally bring closure to the case, with Eddie sentenced to 232 years in prison, ending a chilling spree of murders and attempted killings.
In the 1990s, a killer targets his victims based on their birth signs. He calls himself The Zodiac. Could this be California's infamous Zodiac Killer--a monster who had never been caught--now killing in NYC? And how many people will have to die before authorities can stop him? This episode comes from season 3 / episode 2 of Netflix's "Catching Killers"
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