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Mar 2023
35m 24s

The Devil’s Luck: The Zodiac Killer Surv...

Esther Ludlow
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A young couple out for a leisurely day at the lake find themselves faced with one of the most infamous killers of the 20th century.  Bryan Hartnell and Cecelia Shepard were victims of a brutal attack by a hooded man who called himself “The Zodiac.”  They survived the initial attack after being left for dead but still faced a fierce battle to summon help. Onl ... Show More
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