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Killer In The Code

Michael Connelly
Zodiac Killer
Black Dahlia
Elizabeth Short
Marvin Margolis
Marvin Merrill
Cryptography
Los Angeles
Black Dahlia Case
Los Angeles Police Department
Cryptology
World War II
Forensic Linguistic Database
Cold Cases
Cold Case Investigation
Zodiac Case
Sherlock Holmes
Alan Turing
AI Programming
Counselor
Psychological Evaluation

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

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Inspired in equal parts by Alan Turing and Arthur Conan Doyle, Alex Baber is a citizen sleuth who believes no case is unsolvable. A profile of this unconventional investigator. Learn more on KillerInTheCode.com

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An update on the investigation and an interview with William J. Mann, author of Black Dahlia: Murder, Monsters, and Madness in Midcentury Hollywood. Learn more on KillerInTheCode.com

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Part 2 of the discussion amongst the investigators answering questions from listeners. Learn more on KillerInTheCode.com

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An update on the investigation. Part 1 of the discussion amongst the investigators answering questions from listeners. Learn more on KillerInTheCode.com.

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Recent Guests

Alex Baber
Amateur sleuth and cold case consultant
Cold Case Consultants of America
Episode: Chapter 10: New Age Sherlock
Rick Jackson
Retired homicide investigator
Los Angeles Police Department
Episode: Chapter 10: New Age Sherlock
Mitzi Roberts
Retired supervisor of the cold case unit
Los Angeles Police Department
Episode: Chapter 10: New Age Sherlock
William Mann
Author of Black Dahlia, Murder, Monsters, and Madness in Midcentury Hollywood
Episode: Chapter 9: Last Man Standing
Marvin Merrill's Son
The son of prime suspect Marvin Merrill, who provided key evidence.
Episode: Chapter 2: The Smoking Gun

Host

Michael Connelly
Host and narrator, bestselling author guiding investigations into the Black Dahlia and Zodiac cases.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 622 ratings
  • One of the Best

    Well constructed never boring

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BluesMonster
    United States14 days ago
  • A great podcast investigation

    What incredible work in this investigation. I binged the whole series in a weekend it was so good. Michael Connelly’s narration is great and I appreciated the number of people from different professional backgrounds that came together to investigate this case.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Falugi1
    Australia15 days ago
  • Not factual

    Really awful to spread misinformation like this.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    beccalc15
    United States20 days ago
  • Love it

    Fascinating podcast!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sam4241
    United Statesa month ago
  • believe me ……..

    i’ve been a top prosecutor for schriver county for the better part of 8 decades and believe me when i say that what i’m about to tell you is something you should believe when i tell you what i’m about to say when i say it. and if i know one thing, it’s that one thing is true if i say what i am about to say about that. so you can belive that what im saying is something that you can truly believe.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    the teej meister
    United Statesa month ago

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Narration and expert insights are highly praised for reliability and depth.

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#109
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#110
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#149
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#239
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Chapter 9: Last Man Standing
Q: Why didn't you knock Marvin Margolis off the suspect list?
Margolis is the only suspect who possesses both the qualities needed to determine the killer's identity: he had military experience and surgical skills, along with a motive characterized by anger and resentment towards society.
Chapter 9: Last Man Standing
Q: Tell us what Elizabeth's wanderlust was, and what she was looking for before she met her untimely and horrible end?
Elizabeth was seeking adventure and new experiences away from her small New England town. She had a desire for autonomy and exploration induced by her father's past and was not content with the traditional roles expected of her.
Chapter 7: The Round Table Part 1
Q: Can you address the elephant in the room that many on the Internet are firmly convinced Arthur Lee Allen was the Zodiac?
Alex explained that Allen has been cleared by three major forensic categories, indicating he is unlikely to be the Zodiac Killer.
Chapter 7: The Round Table Part 1
Q: Have any law enforcement organizations contacted you about the podcast?
Rick stated that they have communicated with LAPD and other law enforcement agencies who are reviewing the evidence shared in the podcast but haven't provided information back to the podcast team.

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What is Killer In The Code about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A true crime and cryptology-focused series that follows a self-styled cold case investigator as he applies AI, genealogy, cryptography, and dogged shoe-leather work to two famous Los Angeles murders. Across episodes, the host collaborates with established homicide detectives and codebreakers to scrutinize suspect profiles, analyze cryptographic artifacts, and weigh circumstantial versus forensic evidence. The show stands out for bringing professional experts into the narrative, exploring technical methods behind solving long-standing cases, and drawing connections between high-profile murders with a distinctive tech-informed approach. This blend of rigorous analysis and provocative theory makes it a potential fit for listeners who crave det... more

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4. William Mann
5. Marvin Merrill's Son

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