21 Dark Destinations Around The World Where History Meets Horror

7. San Francisco: The Zodiac Killer's Cryptic Legacy

San Francisco, with its iconic Golden Gate Bridge and vibrant culture, is also home to one of the most infamous unsolved mysteries in American history: the Zodiac Killer. Active in the late 1960s and early 1970s, the Zodiac Killer taunted police and media with cryptic letters and ciphers, creating a chilling game of cat and mouse. The mystery surrounding the Zodiac's identity has inspired countless fictional adaptations, each attempting to unravel the enigma that shrouds his crimes. The Zodiac Killer’s mystique continues to haunt public imagination, shaping portrayals of unsolved crimes and the complexities of criminal profiling. By examining the narratives that have emerged from this dark chapter in San Francisco's history, we gain insight into the cultural fascination with the minds of killers and the enduring legacy of fear that they leave behind.