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