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What makes this different, is that these involve real, living, breathing people who, for all we know, could still be walking around now. One of them could be your next door neighbour. How would you know?
Colin's entire mindset is changing and he's entering his life's path. He's a warrior of light and truth. Exposing the pedophiles and human trafficking rings is absolutely based af. That's the biggest fuck you to the elite ever. Ueno, God praise
"Zodiac" when I hear stories like this I'm SO thankful for my safe, little boring town where nothing ever happens. Newfoundland is a beautiful island, no serial killers here but plenty of ghosts. I'm good with that 😊
Well, unfortunately the devil and its minions are working very hard to start up their plans and agenda to reach their goal of destroying this country and bringing the American people to their knees permanently. Then it’s on to controlling the world. I pray for the human race ,Gods children, as much as possible. These puppets are being groomed to cause such a giant civil unrest that it will totally destroy our freedom and way of life. If we all put as much time in to strengthening our relationship with Jesus Christ as we do in to spending times on our cell phones, image, style, career….this world be such an amazing place.
Colin, I'm a 24 year old native Houstonian and recovering addict here too. Just want to commend you for realizing what was going on and doing something about it. I spent a month in rehab too, and am now coming up on 2 years sober. For an addict-alcoholic...sobriety is just a better life. Much love to you and yours brother
Congrats! I am just over 22 years sober. I never went to rehab but instead focused on ME. I'm a success story. I'm proud of how far I've come, how much I've changed and so on. My family and REAL friends are proud of me too. Keep going! You can do this!
@maximusmeridius9227 - I recently got sober again 11 months ago. I started drinking again - stupid choice after 6 or 7 years clean but anyway, I'm back on track and life is great. I didn't go to rehab but did hold myself accountable to people. I started a new job 6 months ago and recently moved into my own home. I don't want to lose all that! It's a choice and a choice I make every day. Congrats on your 22 years! That is amazing!
After watching many different paranormal "ghost hunting" shows, I've come to realize how much I enjoy hearing from the people you interview. I find myself watching the interviews more than the ghost hunt lol (shame on anyone skipping ahead!👻). Getting to watch hours of the paranormal is awesome, keep them coming!
I agree on the length of videos for sure! I love the 3-4 hour videos! They are just my preference. I do love the fact there are the interviews at the beginning, it helps a whole lot for me whereas I get distracted easily if it isn't interesting.
Same, I can’t even watch any of those anymore & haven’t been able to for years. That format gets old, played out & boring rlly quickly. It’s over done to hell & back. I love this channel & the conspiracy files. This format has somethin for everyone, even if paranormal isn’t ur thing & if ur open minded ur way more invested by the time u reach the paranormal stuff…
My grandfather was a SF Detective at the time (Vice, not homicide), and he wasn't directly involved in the case, but he, and some of his peers, always thought it was someone who was in law enforcement, and obviously ex military. He said the 60's were a rebellious time out there and even a lot of cops and former military were off-beat, and had this "screw authority" thing about them. And many believed it was someone on a local force who was unhappy with their boss/ bosses, and this was their way of getting back at the very force they represented. According to grand-dad, any notion of this was scoffed at by command. The worst PR for law enforcement back then would have been the very boogeyman that they were investigating, could have been one of them. One thing you can't underestimate, is just how cunning this guy was. He would have had to have a very high IQ and a real hatred for authority/ his bosses. I don't think this guy was a Captain or LT (Not a commissioned officer). It seemed like the top brass in law enforcement is who he really liked saying "TAKE THIS" too.
I just hope we get more information on the outfit he wore and the coded messages, the guy said he couldn’t say anything else about it right now when asked about those things specifically. I’m wondering if maybe they found something? It seems like if they did it would be national news and not just something behind the scenes for a Netflix documentary, over the years there have been many stories come out of someone claiming their dad, grandfather, brother or whoever was the zodiac. Hopefully there is some closure but I just question what things he was holding back on that he said he couldn’t talk about, surely if they found some definitive proof it would be all over the news. In my opinion the zodiac had to have been a very intelligent person to write coded letters that to this day some still can’t be deciphered. Also if the police drove by the zodiac but were looking for a black man when the cab driver was murdered wouldn’t they be like hey what’s Richard doing out here if it was him? Idk maybe when they say they drove by him they don’t mean they literally got a good view. This case has bothered me for years, it’s one of the first cases that got me into true crime
@@DanaWilson-qf9rr I almost wonder if it wasn't one or more cops playing a sick game with people. Whomever did those ciphers had to have military training and a mathematical mind. Was there a killer and a writer?
Very interesting theory. Never considered this and it wouldn't surprise me. LEO's are known to cover up something like this to "save the department the embarrassment"
I may be in the minority here, but I was a fan of this video until the “ghost hunting”. Shemale, neither female nor male, a realtor, Larry, Carl, and Lance?? Then it said lesbians and you said “There’s gotta be something to that!” Huh? Is this satire? It’s so silly to even entertain this. I think it would’ve been a lot better without a cut to using a spirit box where two people were brutally attacked. It’s distasteful imo.
I definitely agree with you, I don't see the point and it's just a huge bunch of nonsense and random words. I find it really distasteful to call that evidence, I find it very disrespectful to people who worked hard to gather real evidence. But I find the documentary part very interesting and they did a good job at that.
There is no way that documentary was almost 3 hours! It literally felt like 30 mins, I was so engrossed right from the beginning! Thank you for all the hard work you put into these documentaries, it really shows! I can't wait to see where you visited in the UK, I hope our weather wasn't too cold for you!
I grew up in the Bay Area, born in 1974, and have been down in So Cal, specifically Carlsbad, right next to Oceanside, since 1999. Thank you for bringing so much attention to this. My entire 50yrs, this has been a huge, horrific thing!!
@@paulcarpenter7844Ya know, some people have better things to do than trick you in the comment section. If they wanted to say, they would have. Your approach was rude. It makes perfect sense that the people who were associated with the case, would be seeking out this content. And leave comments just like the above.
This is the best documentary on the Zodiac killer I have ever seen! The absolute most in-depth, thorough and I was glued to the screen from start to finish. The new evidence is soooo mind-blowing! Thank you for such a great documentary guys, y'all rock!!!
@theparanormalfiles YOU SLAYED IT COLIN...I WENT TO THE ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY IN SAN FRANCISCO..ONE OF MY TEACHERS WAS JOE REES OFVTARGET VIDEO.THE TWIN PARANORMAL *S DAD!!! HE WAS A COOL ARTIIST AND HAD A HUGE PUNK ROCK PLACE....WHERE ARTISTS LIVED AND WORKED..THE BANDS VISITING WOULD BE INTERVIEWED THEIR DAD! AND FILMED..JOE IS A FRIEND OF MINE..SYNCHRONICITY...HIS KIDS LOOK LIKE JOE WHEN HE WAS YOUNG...ALL ARTISTS...JUST LOVE HOW EVERY THING CONNECTS.YOUR ARTISTIC EYE MAKES YOUR FILMS EXTRA SPECIAL!!!!!!
Your docos blow netflix ones out of the water Colin, plus doing all your own editing and research I can't imagine the work that goes into all of this, the passion shows. Keep it up I see big things in your future!
The Patricia King moment had my jaw on the floor. And hearing "cop", "pig" and all the military references really point toward Richard... I can't wait for that show to come out! Great work as always you guys!
I am a documentary junkie and hands down, this is the best, most in depth documentary I've seen on the Zodiac killer. I appreciate your hard work, time and effort you put in to researching and putting this video together! I have watched several of these documentaries you've put out and have to say, I haven't been disappointed yet! Superb work Colin! Keep them coming!!!
I have a feeling it was multiple killers working together in a coven all using the same archetype and modus operandi. Also, please look into the Mother of Darkness castle in Belgium. It might be the spookiest place on earth.
I was a small child living in Napa during the time of the Zodiac killer. Our neighborhood went from children playing freely to suddenly being watched much more closely by our parents. The zodiac killer was a modern-day boogeyman to us kids. My mother was an avid water skier, so Lake Berryessa was a weekend haunt for our family also. This episode really brings back those memories. Thank you Colin.
I have always been convinced that the Zodiac was not one person but a group of killers who worked together. They communicate (work together) but killing they did each on their own. Also zodiac in astrology describes 12 different personalities.
@@jeanniesimone1984 you are talking about dissociative identity disorder (DID)-previously known as multiple personality disorder right? Definition of this is: presence of two or more distinct identities or personality states, each with its own patterns of perceiving, thinking, and relating to the environment and the self. So I don't believe all his/her personalities would be all killers who work together.
I have been subscriber for a while. I’m around your parent’s age and I’m loving your documentary angle . They have to be so proud . Well done, stay safe and spooky. Respect from Virginia.
Zodiac. I grew up in the Bay Area, born 1970, leaving in 1997. I was taught to be very hyper aware of my surroundings. I'm so glad I can say I survived.
@Curiouscactusco really?! Ever since I saw their video, I've been constantly looking into and talking about the Superstition Mountains. I even mentioned it last night in the live chat. Well, now we know how my day is going to be spent lol
I had a couple comments on the preview to the episode. I firmly believe Gary Francis Poste led "the posse" that consisted of Richard Hoffman + Arthur Leigh Allen, and about a dozen more that we never really heard of. Hoffman was Navy and Poste was Air Force veteran. I think The Zodiac was a collaborative effort.
@theparanormalfiles I hope the advancement of AI and quantum computing will help us translate the last letters. I wouldn't be surprised if the last letter is gibberish to throw people off.
Wow the guy who just came out on tic tok claiming to know who the zodiac swears it was Richard Hoffman his grandpa and they found his stuff cleaning out the attic after he died
ZODIAC ☠❌--- So EXCITED to see and hear what you have found. I have been researching the Zodiac for years since I grew up in the Bay Area and used to go to Lake Barryessa all the the time with my family to fish and boat.
I would like to hear about some of the urban legends surrounding the reality of what really happened there. Do people claim to see the ghosts of the victims or perhaps the killer HIMSELF?
I was just thinking how crazy that first 10 days of August 1969 were . My family moved from Northern California August 1st 1969 to Southern California. I was 6 years old at the time. When you think about it you have the Zodiac up North and the Manson Murders happening in LA August 8th. Very creepy and chilling. 😮😮😮
Ever since I found your channel, it's all I watch on UA-cam now. I'm obsessed! Your heavy duty research, intricate details, aesthetically pleasing production style, background soundtrack selections, articulate commentary, just EVERYTHING is absolutely superb and enthralling. Thank you for all you do. Seriously.
I lived in the Bay Area in late 70's and never worried about trekking around San Francisco at all !! Great documentary Colin. It's interesting to look back at the Zodiac Killer.
The injured guy in the hospital bed talking at 29:12… my brain keeps telling me he’s actually the killer! Did anyone else think that? He keeps saying ‘’The Girl” He wasn’t upset at all over the fact the girl was stabbed and died. He couldn’t stop talking. Just wasn’t bothered about his girlfriend at all!
I NOTICED THAT ABOUT HIM TO...HAVING WENT TO THE ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY IN SAN FRANCISCO, THIS CASE IS INTERNATIONALY KNOWN.LIKE * JACK THE RIPPER*.. IT ALSO INCORPORATES MILITARY..DURING WW2,THE CALIFORNIA COAST WAS LITTERED WITH MILITARY BASES.MANY NOW DEFUNCT. I THINK DOING PARANORMAL INVESTIGATION ON THESE SITES MAY HELP!!! GOOD OBSERVATION. THAT GUY WAS TO CALM,NOT MENTIONING HIS GIRLFRIEND WAS LIKE A PSYCHOPATH....❤
Zodiac Thanks so much for all the effort you all go through for these documentaries. You guys are amazing, and as always, sending light your guys way. Stay Spooky ❤
Thank you Colin for all your hard work, getting all of the information to bring us this episode!!! I absolutely appreciate you tremendously ❤️💙🖤 God bless you and your family, keep y'all healthy and safe 🙏🙏🙏 Much love to each of you 🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶
COLIN, your documentaries and videos are just getting better and better every time you release one. I’m so proud of you and happy for you. I look forward to the next one. ❤
"Zodiac" thank you for this upload. I have to say that the case of Bryan Hartnell and Cecelia Shepard bothered me. My heart hurts for Cecelia. Bryan on the other hand, I feel appalled by. I say that because starting at 28:54 when Bryan is interviewed, he has more empathy for the Zodiac murderer than he does for Cecelia. At 29:54 he calls Cecelia "the girl", he does that a few times, then he goes on to say "she" and "her". The interview with him ends at 33:49 and during that time, he only called Cecelia by her name once. He was very intent on helping the murderer, making excuses for him. That man Bryan stated that he survived because he had the will to live. Really???!!! Cecelia died, but she truly did have the will to live. That hospital bedside interview with Bryan left me with disgust. Bryan is an arrogant narcissist and I wish that Cecelia had never gone on the picnic with him.
I must say this is the most detailed documentary that I have ever seen about the zodiac. Not even the movie got into this depth. It was more glazed with Hollywood BS with dramatization put in for effect But the second truly appreciate so thank you
@@theparanormalfilesAnd this investigation shows your hard work and dedication. I appreciate it so much Colin&Connor, I'm loving the excellent editing aswel. Already looking forward to the next investigation. Stayyy Spooky!🖐❤❤❤❤🙏❤❤❤❤👻👻👻👻👻❤😘👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Zodiac ! Super interested to see this weeks episode. The zodiac killer has always been a very intriguing to me. Can’t wait to see what you’ve dug up on the topic !! Much love ❤️
Love love love these true crime / conspiracy videos but also a really big fan of the paranormal and your content. The crossover you do SO well, ive been absolutely loving this stuff!!!!
I've never seen the interview with bus driver and the kid in the back saying he wasnt scared. And i've been interested in this for a good while now? Great work! Cant wait to finish the rest of this video👍 Really good channel too
When the spirit box said Legion first thing that came to my mind was Salvation Army as it's referred to as the legion. Also in the spirit box came threw with Salvation which could refer to the Salvation Army as well. That ties in the going to church aspect
Zodiac!!! Colin, you’re amazing! You never fail to let me down and I’m always intrigued. That takes a lot because I’m always bored from the regular. Your content is far from regular. I love it!!
We lived on the Presidio from 1970-71. My parents kept us unaware of all of this until we moved to Germany....wow. My first trip to a lake was Lake Berryessa... Thanks for doing this you guys! You an your channel are the best!
"Hi Colin, I'm intrigued by the West Memphis Three case, particularly the unsolved murders allegedly linked to devil worship. I'd love to see an investigation using ghost-hunting equipment to detect paranormal activity. Specifically, I'm curious to know if the victims, Stevie, Michael, and Christopher, will make contact through the equipment. would you ever consider exploring that case further?" I love your content I also think you are one of the few great paranormal investigators that's honest and doesn't fake results.
Colin is The Best in investigative Reporting! His Edits are Fantastic and His Ghost Hunting skills are AMAZING!! He Connor , Papa an Mama Spooks and Courtney are Fantastic!! The Best !! i love all of you so much always and Love all of your AWESOME VIDEOS!! Your work is A Masterpiece!!! 👻👻❤️❤️Being a supporter of The Paranormal Files an MIA in Patreon I Love all of your guys work!!! 😊❤
@@theparanormalfiles You are very Welcome! i loved this video Colin !! I never knew much about the Zodiac killer But remember hearing stuff as you talked about it ! This was a Fantastic video!! I look forward to finding out whats revealed in the documentary streaming! Maybe you could do a follow up on The conspiracy theory Channel at least! I just love your Work an the way you tell an show every thing'! Fantastic job again as always You have made another Masterpiece Colin !! Much Love to you Courtney Connor an Mama an Papa Spooks ( Mary an Jeff) always!! Take care and Stay Spooky ! 😀❤️👻👻
I agree. My grandpa was on the SF PD as a Vice Detective from 61-86, he, and many of his peers, always thought it was someone in law enforcement with a military background, but the command didn't want to hear about it. They didn't want the very boogeyman they were looking for to be someone from the very organization that was investigating this case.
Zodiac. This was such a brilliant episode. Very interesting. I'm googling all the info you found. Blew my mind Guys. You all rock. Thank you ❤ Jenna UK 🇬🇧 xx
Me too , I have the dvd of this plus other US crime ones , I've followed them all ,😀 Ramirez, Bundy, etc , but Colin is the only one that goes that 1 step further for quality information and professionalism, a channel truly worthy of it's subscription, I'm still catching up ❤❤
The fact that his grandfather also repeatedly misspelled the same words the same way as in the Zodiac letters. Also, while watching "This is the Zodiac Speaking", I often wondered if the Zodiac wasn't Don Cheney or another person interviewed in the documentary, like Richard Hoffman. One of the pix in this video was of Don Cheney (while you were describing Arthur Leigh Allen) Cheney was the guy who contacted Toschi telling him all about how his friend Leigh fit the description.
Hey Colin! Great show!🫶I Think the think that the Zodiac killer is the cop that was married to the woman who was cheating on her COP husband…… he’s the KILLER!!!!! Fits perfectly with every piece of evidence. Much ❤ from Chicago. Stay spooky !!✌
I was born and raised in Vallejo. I was about 10 when the zodiac was active. A very tense time. Especially when he threatened kids on a bus. Halloween in Vallejo was essentially canceled
Love the show. My sisters and I are all obsessed. Dropping an unsolicited suggestion here, from one creative to another. You obviously know your way around production - Have you considered lowering the volume on the devices that beep/alert/shoot static (not the ones reading words aloud) in post, while keeping your voices at full vol? It would make the experience astronomically better. Have had to turn the volume fully off for chunks of an episode at times because it’s so ear piercing loud for extended periods. Unsure if this is an edit you can make anyway but thought it would be worth throwing out there. I know y’all don’t do all this work for us not to hear your beautiful voices, hilarious comments, and thoughtful remarks. Take it or leave it. We’ll continue watching enjoy either way! Keep up the great work & thank you for all you do! Love you all🫶
Huh what? Who tf is the Tik Tok Grandpa? Bro a fucking serial killer in the 1970s didn't copy a Tik toker from 2024. Ima just pretend you didn't say tik tok and not get mad lol
Cases with gravitas like this one really make you step back and appreciate what you have. I remember when I was around 10-12, someone broke into the bank in our town when it was closed and didn’t end up stealing much of anything, and that was the first real crime we had in like 20 years. The world is such a crazy place
Already a huge P Files and Murder in America fan, and your new Conspiracy Files already has me hooked. You’ve been doing awesome-Colin, Court, and Spooky Fam-but seems like you’re hitting an epic groove and really taking off!
I've been LOVING the true crime series. I've seen so many videos about this topic, yet I'm always blown away at how much research you do, and I'm always learning so much I never knew about cases before. Regardless of which type of videos you upload, I'll tune in. But i hope you do more of these deep dives soon!
Did anyone notice the picture of the hospital where David Hartnell was? The outside has Mary holding a cross with a circle. Looks similar to the zodiac symbol. I would love the body language panel to do an analysis of the interview with David Harrell. He doesn't seem traumatized in the slightest bit for experiencing what he did. Either he's on the spectrum or he is involved.
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I'm really liking the change of format from paranormal investigations to equally unsettling crime documentaries
Cuz paranormal "investigations" are full of sh*t
What makes this different, is that these involve real, living, breathing people who, for all we know, could still be walking around now. One of them could be your next door neighbour. How would you know?
Colin's entire mindset is changing and he's entering his life's path. He's a warrior of light and truth.
Exposing the pedophiles and human trafficking rings is absolutely based af. That's the biggest fuck you to the elite ever. Ueno, God praise
"Zodiac" when I hear stories like this I'm SO thankful for my safe, little boring town where nothing ever happens. Newfoundland is a beautiful island, no serial killers here but plenty of ghosts. I'm good with that 😊
Sounds perfect!
Fellow Newfie. I agree 😂 worst case scenario? Polar bears coming off of icebergs lol
Well, unfortunately the devil and its minions are working very hard to start up their plans and agenda to reach their goal of destroying this country and bringing the American people to their knees permanently. Then it’s on to controlling the world. I pray for the human race ,Gods children, as much as possible. These puppets are being groomed to cause such a giant civil unrest that it will totally destroy our freedom and way of life. If we all put as much time in to strengthening our relationship with Jesus Christ as we do in to spending times on our cell phones, image, style, career….this world be such an amazing place.
If it weren't so freaking cold and stormy that place would be very overpopulated
vallejo was a little boring town where nothing ever happened. :P
Colin, I'm a 24 year old native Houstonian and recovering addict here too. Just want to commend you for realizing what was going on and doing something about it. I spent a month in rehab too, and am now coming up on 2 years sober. For an addict-alcoholic...sobriety is just a better life. Much love to you and yours brother
I went through a few treatment centers in Houston glad you made it.
I'm coming up to 1 year sober and my life is amazing!
Congrats! I am just over 22 years sober. I never went to rehab but instead focused on ME. I'm a success story. I'm proud of how far I've come, how much I've changed and so on. My family and REAL friends are proud of me too. Keep going! You can do this!
@maximusmeridius9227 - I recently got sober again 11 months ago. I started drinking again - stupid choice after 6 or 7 years clean but anyway, I'm back on track and life is great. I didn't go to rehab but did hold myself accountable to people. I started a new job 6 months ago and recently moved into my own home. I don't want to lose all that! It's a choice and a choice I make every day. Congrats on your 22 years! That is amazing!
Congratulations 🎉
After watching many different paranormal "ghost hunting" shows, I've come to realize how much I enjoy hearing from the people you interview. I find myself watching the interviews more than the ghost hunt lol (shame on anyone skipping ahead!👻). Getting to watch hours of the paranormal is awesome, keep them coming!
I agree on the length of videos for sure! I love the 3-4 hour videos! They are just my preference. I do love the fact there are the interviews at the beginning, it helps a whole lot for me whereas I get distracted easily if it isn't interesting.
It's a load of bollocks
Same, I can’t even watch any of those anymore & haven’t been able to for years. That format gets old, played out & boring rlly quickly. It’s over done to hell & back. I love this channel & the conspiracy files. This format has somethin for everyone, even if paranormal isn’t ur thing & if ur open minded ur way more invested by the time u reach the paranormal stuff…
My grandfather was a SF Detective at the time (Vice, not homicide), and he wasn't directly involved in the case, but he, and some of his peers, always thought it was someone who was in law enforcement, and obviously ex military. He said the 60's were a rebellious time out there and even a lot of cops and former military were off-beat, and had this "screw authority" thing about them. And many believed it was someone on a local force who was unhappy with their boss/ bosses, and this was their way of getting back at the very force they represented. According to grand-dad, any notion of this was scoffed at by command. The worst PR for law enforcement back then would have been the very boogeyman that they were investigating, could have been one of them. One thing you can't underestimate, is just how cunning this guy was. He would have had to have a very high IQ and a real hatred for authority/ his bosses. I don't think this guy was a Captain or LT (Not a commissioned officer). It seemed like the top brass in law enforcement is who he really liked saying "TAKE THIS" too.
I just hope we get more information on the outfit he wore and the coded messages, the guy said he couldn’t say anything else about it right now when asked about those things specifically. I’m wondering if maybe they found something? It seems like if they did it would be national news and not just something behind the scenes for a Netflix documentary, over the years there have been many stories come out of someone claiming their dad, grandfather, brother or whoever was the zodiac. Hopefully there is some closure but I just question what things he was holding back on that he said he couldn’t talk about, surely if they found some definitive proof it would be all over the news. In my opinion the zodiac had to have been a very intelligent person to write coded letters that to this day some still can’t be deciphered. Also if the police drove by the zodiac but were looking for a black man when the cab driver was murdered wouldn’t they be like hey what’s Richard doing out here if it was him? Idk maybe when they say they drove by him they don’t mean they literally got a good view. This case has bothered me for years, it’s one of the first cases that got me into true crime
I agree. I also think the police bumbled the investigation because I think they knew it was a cop, which is why Richard Hoffman fits.
@@DanaWilson-qf9rr I almost wonder if it wasn't one or more cops playing a sick game with people. Whomever did those ciphers had to have military training and a mathematical mind. Was there a killer and a writer?
@@brittanyreed4377jeez....... A...... Lot
Very interesting theory. Never considered this and it wouldn't surprise me. LEO's are known to cover up something like this to "save the department the embarrassment"
I may be in the minority here, but I was a fan of this video until the “ghost hunting”. Shemale, neither female nor male, a realtor, Larry, Carl, and Lance?? Then it said lesbians and you said “There’s gotta be something to that!” Huh? Is this satire?
It’s so silly to even entertain this. I think it would’ve been a lot better without a cut to using a spirit box where two people were brutally attacked. It’s distasteful imo.
I definitely agree with you, I don't see the point and it's just a huge bunch of nonsense and random words. I find it really distasteful to call that evidence, I find it very disrespectful to people who worked hard to gather real evidence.
But I find the documentary part very interesting and they did a good job at that.
i agree. this just silly and non entertainable
I appreciate your comment and I'm glad I got only a couple of minutes in because wtf lol, thanks for saving me time 😂
lets say we believe the ghost box. Why is he asking personal question like a bunch of strangers (ghosts) would know.
Yep. Just more gross grifters. Thank you for letting people know before wasting time watching this.
There is no way that documentary was almost 3 hours! It literally felt like 30 mins, I was so engrossed right from the beginning! Thank you for all the hard work you put into these documentaries, it really shows! I can't wait to see where you visited in the UK, I hope our weather wasn't too cold for you!
The weather was great, honestly!!
I grew up in the Bay Area, born in 1974, and have been down in So Cal, specifically Carlsbad, right next to Oceanside, since 1999. Thank you for bringing so much attention to this. My entire 50yrs, this has been a huge, horrific thing!!
I’m from Carlsbad and never knew this happened so close by it’s absolutely terrifying
I was a high school student in Vallejo, CA at the time. The 'Zodiac' killed two people who I knew...😥
That's terrible- sorry for your loss
Me too.
Very vague comment who are the victims
Sorry for you 😔
@@paulcarpenter7844Ya know, some people have better things to do than trick you in the comment section. If they wanted to say, they would have. Your approach was rude.
It makes perfect sense that the people who were associated with the case, would be seeking out this content. And leave comments just like the above.
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My two favorite genres are paranormal and true crime, so when you guys are combining the two with videos like this I absolutely love it!
Me too ❤❤❤
This is the best documentary on the Zodiac killer I have ever seen! The absolute most in-depth, thorough and I was glued to the screen from start to finish. The new evidence is soooo mind-blowing! Thank you for such a great documentary guys, y'all rock!!!
Thank you, that is so kind 😊 a lot of love and work went into this video… it’s such a big story, I wanted to do it Justice
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@theparanormalfiles YOU SLAYED IT COLIN...I WENT TO THE ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY IN SAN FRANCISCO..ONE OF MY TEACHERS WAS JOE REES OFVTARGET VIDEO.THE TWIN PARANORMAL *S DAD!!! HE WAS A COOL ARTIIST AND HAD A HUGE PUNK ROCK PLACE....WHERE ARTISTS LIVED AND WORKED..THE BANDS VISITING WOULD BE INTERVIEWED THEIR DAD! AND FILMED..JOE IS A FRIEND OF MINE..SYNCHRONICITY...HIS KIDS LOOK LIKE JOE WHEN HE WAS YOUNG...ALL ARTISTS...JUST LOVE HOW EVERY THING CONNECTS.YOUR ARTISTIC EYE MAKES YOUR FILMS EXTRA SPECIAL!!!!!!
Your docos blow netflix ones out of the water Colin, plus doing all your own editing and research I can't imagine the work that goes into all of this, the passion shows. Keep it up I see big things in your future!
Agreed! Keep up the amazing work Collin, Conner & the rest of Spooky family!!!
how tf do you trust a new age device that just says random words with no meaning?
I'd rather listen to fingernails on a chalkboard than that toy.
Even MSNBC is more credible.
@@tinymahuta can't believe i sat through an hour and twenty four minutes to get to that random word generator.
The Patricia King moment had my jaw on the floor. And hearing "cop", "pig" and all the military references really point toward Richard... I can't wait for that show to come out! Great work as always you guys!
cop, pig, 12.
Ghost is subtle. 😅
Hey everyone!! Thank you so much for all you do!!
I am a documentary junkie and hands down, this is the best, most in depth documentary I've seen on the Zodiac killer. I appreciate your hard work, time and effort you put in to researching and putting this video together! I have watched several of these documentaries you've put out and have to say, I haven't been disappointed yet! Superb work Colin! Keep them coming!!!
Dang this is a phenomenal investigation, the quality is superb! Im so happy i was able to catch this premiere!
I have a feeling it was multiple killers working together in a coven all using the same archetype and modus operandi. Also, please look into the Mother of Darkness castle in Belgium. It might be the spookiest place on earth.
We visited that castle and performed a paranormal investigation there 2 weeks ago in Belgium. Chateau de Amerois. Video coming soon.
@@theparanormalfiles Amazing! They let you film there? I thought that was kind of unheard of! Wow. I'm impressed. Was it creepy as hell?
I was a small child living in Napa during the time of the Zodiac killer. Our neighborhood went from children playing freely to suddenly being watched much more closely by our parents. The zodiac killer was a modern-day boogeyman to us kids. My mother was an avid water skier, so Lake Berryessa was a weekend haunt for our family also. This episode really brings back those memories. Thank you Colin.
I have always been convinced that the Zodiac was not one person but a group of killers who worked together. They communicate (work together) but killing they did each on their own. Also zodiac in astrology describes 12 different personalities.
Wow welcome to my thoughts also 😊👍
And also my thoughts
I always thought this too I wish I had seen your comment before I posted.
Maybe he/she was born both and affected their mental health and they had multiple personalities.
@@jeanniesimone1984 you are talking about dissociative identity disorder (DID)-previously known as multiple personality disorder right? Definition of this is: presence of two or more distinct identities or personality states, each with its own patterns of perceiving, thinking, and relating to the environment and the self. So I don't believe all his/her personalities would be all killers who work together.
I have been subscriber for a while. I’m around your parent’s age and I’m loving your documentary angle . They have to be so proud . Well done, stay safe and spooky. Respect from Virginia.
this would've been good but the ghost hunting stuff really killed the pacing of the video and added a pointless hour to the length
Yeah, would have been much better as a separate video. Murder In America is a great podcast though without all the ghost stuff, really good 👍
Zodiac. I grew up in the Bay Area, born 1970, leaving in 1997. I was taught to be very hyper aware of my surroundings. I'm so glad I can say I survived.
"Zodiac" - Amazingly done, as always! Did you see that the Superstition Mountains are on fire?? We can see the flames at night 😭
@Curiouscactusco really?! Ever since I saw their video, I've been constantly looking into and talking about the Superstition Mountains. I even mentioned it last night in the live chat. Well, now we know how my day is going to be spent lol
@Curiouscactusco I just read the fire is human-caused and under investigation. Whaaat?! 😲
@@stepha.0625 I know!!! I'm sick to my stomach over it 😭 I hope that, whoever started it, returned home with some angry, ghosty energy
@Curiouscactusco oh I'm sure they'll be visited!!
Thanks!
Thanks!
I had a couple comments on the preview to the episode. I firmly believe Gary Francis Poste led "the posse" that consisted of Richard Hoffman + Arthur Leigh Allen, and about a dozen more that we never really heard of. Hoffman was Navy and Poste was Air Force veteran. I think The Zodiac was a collaborative effort.
I can 100% see that!
@theparanormalfiles I hope the advancement of AI and quantum computing will help us translate the last letters. I wouldn't be surprised if the last letter is gibberish to throw people off.
I agree with this. Mainly because I don't see how Arthur Leigh Allen ISN'T involved in this case in some way.
And theirs too much around Richard Hoffman to say he has no part he is everywhere the zodiac murders happen
Wow the guy who just came out on tic tok claiming to know who the zodiac swears it was Richard Hoffman his grandpa and they found his stuff cleaning out the attic after he died
I really hope that the family and friends of the victims get the closure they deserve. Another great video Colin and Connor.
You made the most thorough Zodiac video I've ever seen. I loved it. I'm not into ghost communications, but you do you man. Great quality stuff.
For real
ZODIAC ☠❌--- So EXCITED to see and hear what you have found. I have been researching the Zodiac for years since I grew up in the Bay Area and used to go to Lake Barryessa all the the time with my family to fish and boat.
I would like to hear about some of the urban legends surrounding the reality of what really happened there.
Do people claim to see the ghosts of the victims or perhaps the killer HIMSELF?
Barryessa is named after formerly known as Barry + dresses.
I was just thinking how crazy that first 10 days of August 1969 were . My family moved from Northern California August 1st 1969 to Southern California. I was 6 years old at the time. When you think about it you have the Zodiac up North and the Manson Murders happening in LA August 8th. Very creepy and chilling. 😮😮😮
Ever since I found your channel, it's all I watch on UA-cam now. I'm obsessed! Your heavy duty research, intricate details, aesthetically pleasing production style, background soundtrack selections, articulate commentary, just EVERYTHING is absolutely superb and enthralling. Thank you for all you do. Seriously.
Well researched and a great watch. Enjoy both these and the more paranormal videos. Excellent!!
Colin and Connor, such excellent work! Week after week you knock it out of the park.
I lived in the Bay Area in late 70's and never worried about trekking around San Francisco at all !! Great documentary Colin. It's interesting to look back at the Zodiac Killer.
The injured guy in the hospital bed talking at 29:12… my brain keeps telling me he’s actually the killer! Did anyone else think that? He keeps saying ‘’The Girl” He wasn’t upset at all over the fact the girl was stabbed and died. He couldn’t stop talking. Just wasn’t bothered about his girlfriend at all!
I NOTICED THAT ABOUT HIM TO...HAVING WENT TO THE ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY IN SAN FRANCISCO, THIS CASE IS INTERNATIONALY KNOWN.LIKE * JACK THE RIPPER*.. IT ALSO INCORPORATES MILITARY..DURING WW2,THE CALIFORNIA COAST WAS LITTERED WITH MILITARY BASES.MANY NOW DEFUNCT. I THINK DOING PARANORMAL INVESTIGATION ON THESE SITES MAY HELP!!! GOOD OBSERVATION. THAT GUY WAS TO CALM,NOT MENTIONING HIS GIRLFRIEND WAS LIKE A PSYCHOPATH....❤
I agree. His mannerisms and demeanor gave me the impression he was defending the Zodiac Killer
MY EXACT THOUGHTS!
In some of the messages the killer referred to a woman as *The girl*.
I don't know, but he resembles the composite sketch a lot!
I live 10 minutes from both of these locations in Vallejo! I was so excited to see you cover this case!
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Zodiac! Looking forward to another epic video! Spooky crew has been killing it lately!
Me too ❤🎉
Ohhh, that call to the police was so chilling 😳
Right 😮
I am loving conspiracy Colin!!! TY for giving people something to thunk about and maybe helping families find closure!
Zodiac Thanks so much for all the effort you all go through for these documentaries. You guys are amazing, and as always, sending light your guys way. Stay Spooky ❤
Thank you Colin for all your hard work, getting all of the information to bring us this episode!!!
I absolutely appreciate you tremendously ❤️💙🖤
God bless you and your family, keep y'all healthy and safe 🙏🙏🙏
Much love to each of you 🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶
COLIN, your documentaries and videos are just getting better and better every time you release one. I’m so proud of you and happy for you. I look forward to the next one. ❤
I’m so excited the highlight to my Monday every week
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I live in UK but I'm fascinated with everything Colin and crew produce , it's my highlight too ❤❤
SOO glad you brought Jeremy Foy into this. I've been following him on tiktok and absolutely believe him!
Incredibly compelling video. You’ve done it again, my Dude!! Amazing work.
"Zodiac" thank you for this upload. I have to say that the case of Bryan Hartnell and Cecelia Shepard bothered me. My heart hurts for Cecelia. Bryan on the other hand, I feel appalled by. I say that because starting at 28:54 when Bryan is interviewed, he has more empathy for the Zodiac murderer than he does for Cecelia. At 29:54 he calls Cecelia "the girl", he does that a few times, then he goes on to say "she" and "her". The interview with him ends at 33:49 and during that time, he only called Cecelia by her name once. He was very intent on helping the murderer, making excuses for him. That man Bryan stated that he survived because he had the will to live. Really???!!! Cecelia died, but she truly did have the will to live. That hospital bedside interview with Bryan left me with disgust. Bryan is an arrogant narcissist and I wish that Cecelia had never gone on the picnic with him.
This always bothered me too!!!
Also she died because she was stabbed 10 times, he was only stabbed six.
Yeah sooo weird. He's giving off a vibe as if he was the Zodiac! But wait, some people said the Zodiac Killer was heavy set so hmm idk still strange!
I also found it incredibly strange the distancing language he used when talking about Cecilia...
Oops just wrote the same before seeing your comment
I must say this is the most detailed documentary that I have ever seen about the zodiac.
Not even the movie got into this depth.
It was more glazed with Hollywood BS with dramatization put in for effect
But the second truly appreciate so thank you
Very kind words! Thank you! A LOT of work went into this one! 😂
@@theparanormalfilesAnd this investigation shows your hard work and dedication. I appreciate it so much Colin&Connor, I'm loving the excellent editing aswel. Already looking forward to the next investigation. Stayyy Spooky!🖐❤❤❤❤🙏❤❤❤❤👻👻👻👻👻❤😘👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
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They don't know because of the mask??
Greysmiths book is a huge disappointment. Read the book by David McGowan, Programed To Kill. Excellent book
Welll done guys! And well done Colin! You always deliver the best buddy! This covered so much more than I have ever seen on any investigation
Zodiac !
Super interested to see this weeks episode. The zodiac killer has always been a very intriguing to me. Can’t wait to see what you’ve dug up on the topic !! Much love ❤️
Great video. I’m catching up on all of them 😊
I love all the historical information!!
Love love love these true crime / conspiracy videos but also a really big fan of the paranormal and your content. The crossover you do SO well, ive been absolutely loving this stuff!!!!
I've never seen the interview with bus driver and the kid in the back saying he wasnt scared. And i've been interested in this for a good while now? Great work! Cant wait to finish the rest of this video👍 Really good channel too
- ZODIAC - I like the new format, it's a lot more comprehensible.
BTW: Connor in the Zodiac's hood 🤣🤣🤣
Zodiac! Thank you Colin for all you do! You're amazing stay safe and stay spooky. 💜🙏🖤👻
One of the best documentries on the Zodic killer i have ever seen Fantastic job Colin and Conner.❤
When the spirit box said Legion first thing that came to my mind was Salvation Army as it's referred to as the legion. Also in the spirit box came threw with Salvation which could refer to the Salvation Army as well. That ties in the going to church aspect
Zodiac!😮 Cancer girl from the corn state here! Thank you Colin! I know you work so hard on this type if content! Stay Spooky!
I love the fact how you guys introduce the videos with the history background it's very interesting love the show keep up the good work
ZODIAC!! SO excited for this one. The Zodiac case boggles my mindddd!
Mine too!! 💯
Zodiac!!! Colin, you’re amazing! You never fail to let me down and I’m always intrigued. That takes a lot because I’m always bored from the regular. Your content is far from regular. I love it!!
We lived on the Presidio from 1970-71. My parents kept us unaware of all of this until we moved to Germany....wow. My first trip to a lake was Lake Berryessa... Thanks for doing this you guys! You an your channel are the best!
This makes a lot more sense now that it's Richard...but I wonder if there are others or if he 'worked" with others?...or did he use aliases?
Libra here.
Scorpio here😂 I should not be watching this🙈 we all know every serial killer that ever existed was probably a Scorpio
Gemini!
One and only nutty Aquarius 😁
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Virgo
"Hi Colin, I'm intrigued by the West Memphis Three case, particularly the unsolved murders allegedly linked to devil worship. I'd love to see an investigation using ghost-hunting equipment to detect paranormal activity. Specifically, I'm curious to know if the victims, Stevie, Michael, and Christopher, will make contact through the equipment. would you ever consider exploring that case further?" I love your content I also think you are one of the few great paranormal investigators that's honest and doesn't fake results.
Colin is The Best in investigative Reporting! His Edits are Fantastic and His Ghost Hunting skills are AMAZING!! He Connor , Papa an Mama Spooks and Courtney are Fantastic!! The Best !! i love all of you so much always and Love all of your AWESOME VIDEOS!! Your work is A Masterpiece!!! 👻👻❤️❤️Being a supporter of The Paranormal Files an MIA in Patreon I Love all of your guys work!!! 😊❤
Thanks Lisa!!
@@theparanormalfiles You are very Welcome! i loved this video Colin !! I never knew much about the Zodiac killer But remember hearing stuff as you talked about it ! This was a Fantastic video!! I look forward to finding out whats revealed in the documentary streaming! Maybe you could do a follow up on The conspiracy theory Channel at least! I just love your Work an the way you tell an show every thing'! Fantastic job again as always You have made another Masterpiece Colin !! Much Love to you Courtney Connor an Mama an Papa Spooks ( Mary an Jeff) always!! Take care and Stay Spooky ! 😀❤️👻👻
The Zodiac Killer cases are absolutely terrifying!!! these interviews are so eerie!!!
I agree. My grandpa was on the SF PD as a Vice Detective from 61-86, he, and many of his peers, always thought it was someone in law enforcement with a military background, but the command didn't want to hear about it. They didn't want the very boogeyman they were looking for to be someone from the very organization that was investigating this case.
@@MikeyMike-fb5hxI think that was a very real possibility and to just brush it aside was foolish.
You're knocking it out of the park. I love these lengthy videos. Wonderful. Zodiac
Zodiac. This was such a brilliant episode. Very interesting. I'm googling all the info you found. Blew my mind Guys. You all rock. Thank you ❤ Jenna UK 🇬🇧 xx
Me too , I have the dvd of this plus other US crime ones , I've followed them all ,😀 Ramirez, Bundy, etc , but Colin is the only one that goes that 1 step further for quality information and professionalism, a channel truly worthy of it's subscription, I'm still catching up ❤❤
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I’m a Taurus ♉️ 😂 My favorite time of the week… SPOOKY MONDAY!! Love you, Spooky Fambam 👻❤️
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I’m a Libra ❤❤❤❤
Same❤
I’m ♏️ Scorpio
Really enjoyed this episode you have me hooked
Zodiac! So excited for this episode!!
Me too!! 🎉
@@katiestovall6897 it was so interesting!
Zodiac! Can’t wait to dig into this…. Thank you!!!! 😊 ❤
The most chilling part for me was, when at the Stine crime scene they asked, who was responsible for the murders and the voice box said, "I am"!
The fact that his grandfather also repeatedly misspelled the same words the same way as in the Zodiac letters. Also, while watching "This is the Zodiac Speaking", I often wondered if the Zodiac wasn't Don Cheney or another person interviewed in the documentary, like Richard Hoffman. One of the pix in this video was of Don Cheney (while you were describing Arthur Leigh Allen) Cheney was the guy who contacted Toschi telling him all about how his friend Leigh fit the description.
Yes!! I felt like Don Cheney was being very deceptive about something.
Where are the Tauruses at?? I’m a Taurus and proud of it!!
Taurus here!! 😊
I'm surrounded by Taurus', team Leo here tho!😉♌🦁🔥
Taurus ♉ gang❤
I’m a Capricorn but my mom and my closest friend are tauruses ♉️ love y’all ❤
So am l ❤!
This was a great episode!
Hey Colin! Great show!🫶I Think the think that the Zodiac killer is the cop that was married to the woman who was cheating on her COP husband…… he’s the KILLER!!!!! Fits perfectly with every piece of evidence. Much ❤ from Chicago. Stay spooky !!✌
Taurus here . This was an awesome investigation , thank you !!
No wonder he didn't get caught, cops were thicker than thieves in those days, if he was a horse that don't fly straight, they'd cover for him ?
Zodiac! Gonna be an interesting video, stay spooky! 👻🖤
Stay spooky ❤ 👻
An interesting thought: Could the Zodiac Killer have been a cult? More than one killer, male and female? The killings an initiation into the cult?
The background you gave was AMAZING! Thank you for sharing the historical context with so much detail!!!!!!! Best documentary I’ve ever heard.
I was born and raised in Vallejo. I was about 10 when the zodiac was active. A very tense time. Especially when he threatened kids on a bus. Halloween in Vallejo was essentially canceled
Love the show. My sisters and I are all obsessed. Dropping an unsolicited suggestion here, from one creative to another. You obviously know your way around production - Have you considered lowering the volume on the devices that beep/alert/shoot static (not the ones reading words aloud) in post, while keeping your voices at full vol? It would make the experience astronomically better. Have had to turn the volume fully off for chunks of an episode at times because it’s so ear piercing loud for extended periods. Unsure if this is an edit you can make anyway but thought it would be worth throwing out there. I know y’all don’t do all this work for us not to hear your beautiful voices, hilarious comments, and thoughtful remarks.
Take it or leave it. We’ll continue watching enjoy either way! Keep up the great work & thank you for all you do!
Love you all🫶
ZODIAC - gotta admit, I am really intrigued by him signing that poem with his initials being the same as the TikTok Grandpa...
Huh what? Who tf is the Tik Tok Grandpa? Bro a fucking serial killer in the 1970s didn't copy a Tik toker from 2024.
Ima just pretend you didn't say tik tok and not get mad lol
Cases with gravitas like this one really make you step back and appreciate what you have. I remember when I was around 10-12, someone broke into the bank in our town when it was closed and didn’t end up stealing much of anything, and that was the first real crime we had in like 20 years. The world is such a crazy place
"ZODIAC"
This story is absolutely baffling and you do such a fantastic job of telling it!!
Agreed 💯
I concur as well.
"Zodiac" so excited for your newest!!!
Loved this episode great work as always 👏
ZODIAC! Greetings from Scotland 🏴
Hello 👋
@@katiestovall6897hey 😃👋🏻
Interesting subject, can’t wait to see and hear a different perspective
Stay spooky 👻
Already a huge P Files and Murder in America fan, and your new Conspiracy Files already has me hooked. You’ve been doing awesome-Colin, Court, and Spooky Fam-but seems like you’re hitting an epic groove and really taking off!
Love these spooky 👻 night's.
I'll always be watching you Colin
Same!! ❤
I've been LOVING the true crime series. I've seen so many videos about this topic, yet I'm always blown away at how much research you do, and I'm always learning so much I never knew about cases before. Regardless of which type of videos you upload, I'll tune in. But i hope you do more of these deep dives soon!
I'm glad I caught you live. ❤
Stay spooky ❤
“ZODIAC” dude what a psycho! I’ve been so enthralled with the Zodiac killer for years.
Did anyone notice the picture of the hospital where David Hartnell was? The outside has Mary holding a cross with a circle. Looks similar to the zodiac symbol. I would love the body language panel to do an analysis of the interview with David Harrell. He doesn't seem traumatized in the slightest bit for experiencing what he did. Either he's on the spectrum or he is involved.
Agreed. He almost excited