Coconote
AI notes
AI voice & video notes
Try for free
🔪
Zodiac Killer Victims Overview
May 28, 2025
Victims of the Zodiac Killer
Betty Lou Jensen & David Faraday
December 20th, 1968 - Lake Herman Road
Victims:
Betty Lou Jensen (16) and David Faraday (17)
Incident:
First date for the couple
Intended to attend a Christmas concert
Visited a friend, then a local restaurant
Drove to a secluded turnout (Lovers Lane)
Found dead by Stella Borges after 11 PM
Crime Details:
Betty Lou: 5 gunshot wounds
David: Single gunshot to head
Weapon: .22 caliber pistol (J.C. Higgins, Model 80)
Darlene Ferrin & Mike Mageau
July 4th, 1969 - Blue Rock Springs Park
Victims:
Darlene Ferrin (22) and Mike Mageau (19)
Incident:
Car parked at Blue Rock Springs Park
Initially mistaken for celebrating car nearby
Another car returned, gunman fired without warning
Gunman returned after Mageau cried out, fired more shots
Crime Details:
Darlene died; Mike survived with multiple wounds
Weapon: 9mm Luger
Gunman described by Mike: White male, heavy set, short curly hair
Aftermath:
Zodiac called police, confessing to this and previous year's murder
Cecelia Shepard & Bryan Hartnell
September 27th, 1969 - Lake Berryessa
Victims:
Cecelia Shepard (22) and Bryan Hartnell (20)
Incident:
Picnic near Lake Berryessa
Attacked by masked man with circle-cross symbol
Claimed intent to rob, then stabbed both victims
Crime Details:
Used a 12-inch knife
Left message on car door with previous attack dates
Aftermath:
Zodiac called police to report the attack
Cecelia died; Bryan survived
Bryan's description: White male, heavy set, distinct voice
Paul Stine
October 11, 1969 - Presidio Heights
Victim:
Paul Stine (Cab Driver)
Incident:
Shot in the head inside his cab
Occurred in Presidio Heights
Crime Details:
Witnesses saw suspect near the cab
Suspect wiped cab with victim's blood-stained shirt
Police Response:
Misidentified suspect as black male
Actual suspect description: White male, mid-30s-45, crewcut, glasses
Officer Fouke's encounter: Similar description, suspect walked with a shuffle
🔗
View note source
https://www.shadowofthezodiac.com/victims/