Historical Events tagged with "zodiac killer"

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Crime & Law

Zodiac Killer's First Victims in Benicia

December 20th, 1968 56 years ago

David Arthur Faraday and Betty Lou Jensen were murdered on Lake Herman Road in Benicia, California, marking the first two victims officially linked to the Zodiac Killer. The couple was shot while parked in Faraday's car, a brutal act that shocked the local community. Witnesses reported hearing gunshots, and the crime scene was discovered soon after, raising alarms about a potential serial killer in the area. The Zodiac Killer would later taunt authorities and the public with letters, claiming responsibility for the murders and other attacks.

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