
Killer In The Code: Solving The Black Dahlia & Zodiac Cases, a new podcast from bestselling author Michael Connelly.Self-styled cold case consultant Alex Baber believes he has a set of life skills that allow him to find the hidden beneath the hidden. These skills took him down a two-year path to solving two of the most infamous murder cases in history, The Black Dahlia and Zodiac killer cases. Wit... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 14 | Founded | 10 months ago |
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Professor Valerie Fridland, expert on sociolinguistics, the study of how the words we use reveal identity, reviews the words of the Zodiac, Black Dahlia and Cheri Jo Bates killers and comes up with some telling conclusions. Learn more on KillerInTheC... more
The investigation leads to an examination of a murder in Los Angeles two years before Elizabeth Short was killed. Learn more on KillerInTheCode.com.
Two long experienced judges weigh in on the case against Marvin Margolis. Learn more on KillerInTheCode.com.
Marvin Margolis’s military file is a gold mine of information, including his own description of the harrowing wartime experience that sent him down a dark path. Learn more on KillerInTheCode.com.
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Might be Connelly’s #1 fan of all the books and the last 3 podcasts. The connections to the Dahlia case seem really well done and on point, but I can’t help but think the Zodiac connection seems like an after thought and anemic at best.
We need more meat on the Zodiac connection. Arthur Lee Allen seems like a much superior suspect at this point t.
I'm not a true crime fan, came here after rec. from an unrelated pc. I only knew the bare minimum about the cases. Mostly came for the cryptography chat.
I'm posting this after listening up to e10. Mostly i wanted to say that i find Baber not only very likeable, but compared to so many ppl on PCs, refreshingly earnest and humble. My <3 broke for him a little in the 1st minutes of e10. People are awful; stay cool Baber.
If you are familiar or not with Zodiac and Black Dahlia Avenger, you get a lot out of this fascinating exploration of these crimes. The info on breaking the ciphers is a podcast in itself. Well done.
Please cut out the recap. There’s so much recap. The whole first 10 episodes could be compressed to no more than 5.
I grew up in the East Bay in the 70s and well remember the Zodiac killings. This podcast is incredible and the evidence overwhelming. I particularly like the details around cryptography and the breaking of the codes.
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This show centers on high-profile cold case investigations, blending cryptology, genealogy, AI, and traditional detective work to examine the Black Dahlia and Zodiac murders. Episodes feature deep dives with professionals from law enforcement, crime writing, and forensics, as well as discussions around controversial theories and new evidence. The format often includes expert roundtables, author discussions, and analyses of cryptographic clues, while remaining skeptical about conclusions and emphasizing the importance of credible evidence. A standout aspect is the collaboration between seasoned investigators and a self-styled citizen sleuth, which sparks rigorous debate about methodology and narrative bias, making it a compelling pick for li... more
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