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The notorious murder case remains unsolved, making it a landmark in American history. Aspiring detectives are motivated to attempt to crack the case.

The Zodiac Killer is renowned as one of the most infamous and difficult-to-capture serial killers in history, with his crimes often likened to those of Jack the Ripper. In a letter taunting the Bay Area press, the Zodiac Killer stated, "I like killing people because it's fun." Despite extensive media coverage and investigation into his atrocities, the identity of the Zodiac Killer remains unknown.

What we do know is that the Zodiac Killer operated in Northern California during the late 1960s and early 1970s, and referred to himself as "Zodiac" in the enigmatic letters he sent to the press during his killing spree. The letters typically began with the ominous phrase, "This is the Zodiac speaking," and contained various cryptic messages and taunts alluding to his planned murders. While authorities have verified the Zodiac Killer's responsibility for seven murders (two of which the victims survived), he has claimed to have committed at least 37 killings.

The Zodiac's preferred method of murder was the use of a handgun. He killed his initial victims, David Faraday and Betty Jensen, with a 0.22 semi-automatic pistol. The murders appeared senseless, with no discernible pattern, which made them all the more chilling. However, it appears that the Zodiac Killer may have harbored a particular animosity towards couples.

In July 1969, the Zodiac Killer shot another young couple, Michael Mageau and Darlene Ferrin, with a 9mm handgun. Later that year, he targeted a young couple enjoying a picnic at Lake Berryessa, Bryan Hartnell and Cecelia Shephard. Rather than simply shooting them, he forced Cecelia to bind Bryan before binding her, then repeatedly stabbed them both with a knife. Bryan survived, despite receiving eight stab wounds to the back, but Cecelia did not.

The Zodiac Killer's final confirmed victim was a taxi driver named Paul Stine, who was shot in the head by a passenger. Three days after the murder, the San Francisco Chronicle received a letter from the Zodiac, claiming responsibility for the crime. In the same letter, the killer threatened to shoot out a tire of a school bus and "pick off the kiddies as they come bouncing out."

What makes it difficult to apprehend the Zodiac? Despite the passage of time, the Zodiac Killer has eluded law enforcement and remains at large.

The investigation continues to have a large number of individuals who could be considered as suspects, but police departments face constraints in their ability to conduct forensic analysis due to limited resources, both in terms of personnel and funding.

Additionally, the handling of genetic evidence prior to the development of DNA technology was often careless, impeding the progress of investigations.

Nonetheless, advocates of the case maintain optimism that the culprit is still alive and can be held accountable.Up until now, the authorities have been unable to catch the elusive Zodiac Killer.

Despite numerous years passing since the string of murders, the investigation still has a vast pool of potential suspects to consider.

Police departments are constrained by limited resources, both in personnel and funding for forensic examination.

Moreover,d this is not end handling of genetic evidence before DNA technology's advent has hindered the investigation's progress.

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