IIRC, there’s 4 codes hidden in it, 3 of the 4 have been solved, the last code everyone thinks has been lost. Even the creator of it said he wasn’t quite sure what it after all these years
I’ve also heard that the last code probably has a fatal encryption mistake that makes it meaningless and impossible to solve. Both are just rumors though.
Yep. People think Zodiac was a genius, but he was a blasé idiot who didn't get caught largely due to incompetence with a little racism sprinkled on top, and his codes are so hard to crack because the guy couldn't fucking spell.
Genuinely, and I mean this: If you, dear reader, are in to learning about the history of notable criminals and you aren't already aware, you would be shocked and irritated by just how often the reason a prolific criminal wasn't caught within a very reasonable few days was entirely contingent on gross negligence, incompetence and unabashed racism by law enforcement.
Ted Bundy was caught because he was speeding. Then the cop who pulled him over noticed he had thief tools in his car. It was one of the best police catches ever.
It’d have been kinda fun if after that puzzle was published, he sent another one that fixed the mistake and was like “sorry guys, typo, THIS ONE you won’t get!!!
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u/ToxicxBoombox 3d ago
IIRC, there’s 4 codes hidden in it, 3 of the 4 have been solved, the last code everyone thinks has been lost. Even the creator of it said he wasn’t quite sure what it after all these years