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If they have the Zodiac's DNA and fingerprints..


Have they put them in any large databases to match them to someone? Because I'd be surprised if the Zodiac was NEVER arrested for any other crime, big or small, in his entire life.

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He must have been trained very well not to commit a crime unless he's mastered the art of 'escape' 

Nothing like a nighttime stroll to give you ideas.

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I don't think the police used to keep DNA as evidence at that time.

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They still searching the guy, but he might be dead by now.

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Why are there still efforts underway to solve the case? I mean, aren't there more recent cases to solve?

Don't get me wrong, I'm not trivializing Zodiac's crime, but this case will likely never be solved due to potential witnesses passing away, destroyed evidence, lack of modern forensic evidence in the 60s & 70s, dead end tips, etc.

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They're not actively investigating; the case is open but is not subject to further investigation unless new evidence comes to light.

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I know the former Napa Police Chief. He wasn't Chief when the Zodiac was active, but was around as an officer. When he took over he told me he pulled out the evidence boxes they had, just to see for himself, and that he was shocked at the state of the evidence...water damage, rodent poop, etc. It seems shocking, but ya never know!

Oh what a falling off was there.

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