In this episode of the Craving Crimes Podcast, we explore the haunting tale of the Zodiac Killer, an unidentified serial murderer who terrorized Northern California in the late 1960s and early 1970s. We discuss the elusive killer's uncertain origins, the captivating yet frustrating police investigation, and the enduring mystery of the case. Learn about the various theories surrounding the Zodiac Killer's identity and the profound impact of these crimes on popular culture and the world of true crime. Join us as we unravel one of the most enigmatic and chilling criminal cases in history, including how the Zodiac Killer targeted teen couples, adding an even more sinister dimension to his crimes.

Some high heels are “to die for,” but for this South Dakota man, they’re “to kill for”. Jerome “Jerry” Brudos had a deep fascination for women’s footwear and undergarments that he would follow women and sexually assault them. Then, he murdered four women between the years of 1968 and 1969. He would dress their dead bodies in undergarments and take photos of them. Then, he would cut off a body part to leave as a trophy for himself. After, he would tie their body parts to a car part and toss them into the Long Tom River in Oregon where he was residing. His obsession with high heels gave him the nickname, “The Shoe Fetish Slayer.”

The Black Dahlia Murder is a term that refers to the unsolved murder of Elizabeth Short, a young woman who was found brutally killed and mutilated in Los Angeles in 1947. Her body was discovered on January 15, 1947, in a vacant lot in the Leimert Park neighborhood. The body was cut in half, drained of blood, and posed in a provocative manner. The murder of Elizabeth Short became one of the most sensational and widely publicized crimes of the 20th century, with media coverage and speculation surrounding the case continuing to this day. The crime scene was thoroughly investigated, and numerous suspects were questioned, but no one was ever charged with the murder. The case has also become a subject of fascination for true crime enthusiasts and amateur investigators, who continue to analyze and speculate about the identity of the killer.