The Dahlia Zodiac Connection: Part Three

About this episode

This episode explores the potential connection between the Black Dahlia and Zodiac killings through the insights of an FBI profiler and former LAPD detectives.

Were the Black Dahlia and Zodiac murders the work of the same man? A new theory argues a disturbed World War II veteran was responsible. In this episode, a former FBI profiler explores the psychology behind both cases, examining where they overlap and where they diverge.

People in this episode

Guest: Alex Baber

Topics covered

• true crime
• murder investigation
• psychology
• cold cases
• criminal profiling

Keywords

• Black Dahlia
• Zodiac killings
• murder
• LAPD
• FBI profiler
• psychology
• cold case

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: LAPD, FBI

Books & works: The Black Dahlia, Zodiac

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