Season 5 · Episode 11

The Zodiac Killer Makes his First Mistake

7 January 2026·1:03:19

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Show Notes

The Blue Rock Springs Attack: Unveiling a Serial Pattern On July 4th, 1969, in Vallejo, California, Darlene Ferrin and Michael Mageau were attacked at Blue Rock Springs Park. This video script provides a comprehensive overview of the event, covering the timeline of the evening, the details of the shooting, the police response, and the investigation that followed. It draws comparisons to a previous unsolved murder from Lake Herman Road, linking the two crimes through a phone call made by the alleged perpetrator. The script emphasizes the similarities and differences between the cases, explores potential motives, and outlines how investigators pieced together the events based on contemporary police reports. The episode also features expert analysis from seasoned investigators Simon and Tom, who discuss the complexities and challenges inherent in such cases. 00:00 A Night of Celebration and Tragedy 01:00 The Attack at Blue Rock Springs 03:43 Teenagers Discover the Aftermath 07:00 Police Arrive and Investigate 11:40 The Killer's Call and Its Implications 15:50 Darlene Ferrin's Life and Final Hours 23:40 Linking the Crimes: A Serial Offender? 28:09 Expert Analysis and Theories 29:52 Anticipation After the Call 30:57 Documented Events of the Night 32:11 Introducing Expert Analysis 32:52 Firearms and Forensics 33:40 Linking the Crimes 50:59 Investigating Darlene's Life 52:02 Reading Between the Lines 57:28 The Importance of Antecedents 01:02:33 Concluding Thoughts and Next Steps #TheZodiacKiller #ZodiacKiller #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast About Crime Time Inc. Season 5 of Crime Time Inc. broadens its reach across two sides of the Atlantic. This season features cases from Scotland and across the wider UK — rooted in real investigative experience — alongside deep dives into some of the most infamous murder cases in American history. Hosted by former detectives Simon and Tom, with experience in both the UK and the United States, including time working alongside the FBI, the show strips away sensationalism to explain how crime and justice really work. Two crime worlds. One podcast. New episodes released regularly throughout the season. Our Website: https://crimetimeinc.com/ If you like this show please leave a review. It really helps us. Please help us improve our Podcast by completing this survey. http://bit.ly/crimetimeinc-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.