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How the Zodiac Killer’s Infamous 340 Cipher Was Decoded by Private Citizens After 51 Years For decades, the Zodiac Killer’s 340-character cipher, mailed to the San Francisco Chronicle in 1969, remained unsolved. By that time, the killer had terrorized Northern California and was responsible for at least 5 confirmed murders, while claiming more in letters to police and newspapers. The cipher mixed symbols, circles, and crosshairs, and some letters were left unencrypted while others were substituted with symbols. This uneven structure confused investigators and stalled efforts. The Zodiac also contacted police after attacks, using the cipher to taunt authorities and the public. In December 2020, after about 4 months of focused work, an international team of amateur codebreakers solved the cipher. The team included David Oranchak, a software engineer from the United States; Sam Blake, a mathematician from Australia; and Jarl Van Eycke, a data analyst from Belgium. Using computer programs and pattern analysis, they tested how symbols aligned with letters, spacing, and line breaks. They broke the cipher into sections, tracked repeated symbols, and compared them to the Zodiac’s earlier 408-character cipher and his previous letters sent to the San Francisco Chronicle and San Francisco Examiner. By studying how words, spelling errors, and phrasing appeared in those earlier messages, they identified familiar patterns. The team examined symbol frequency, diagonal and vertical reading paths, ruled out incorrect solutions, and confirmed the final decoding produced consistent, readable sentences. Lines included: “I HOPE YOU ARE HAVING LOTS OF FUN IN TRYING TO CATCH ME” and “I AM NOT AFRAID OF THE GAS CHAMBER.” The solution revealed no new suspects or victim details. The FBI confirmed the cipher was solved by private citizens. The Zodiac Killer case remains officially open. See comments for the full 340 cipher solution. #TrueCrime #USHistory #ZodiacKiller #Cryptography #USA

Neighbors, this story is absolutely heartbreaking. Authorities say a Florida man’s life unraveled after a heated argument over a Monday Night Football game turned deadly. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd confirmed that 47-year-old Jason Kenney fatally shot his wife, Crystal Kenney, and critically wounded his 13-year-old stepdaughter before fleeing the scene. The argument reportedly started when Crystal asked him to turn off the game after he’d been drinking, escalating so badly she told her young son to call 911. Deputies later tracked Kenney to an unoccupied family property, where he took his own life as law enforcement closed in. The injured teen survived and was able to tell investigators what happened, while the couple’s younger children were thankfully unharmed. A tragic reminder of how quickly domestic disputes can turn irreversible—and how alcohol, anger, and access to weapons can be a deadly mix. #BreakingNews #FloridaCrime #DomesticViolenceAwareness #TrueCrime #MondayNightFootball #FamilyTragedy #CrimeNews #Justice #StaySafe #FYP

GTA 5’s “Michael” Actor Says His Swatter Has Been Convicted Ned Luke, the actor who voices Michael De Santa in Grand Theft Auto V, revealed that the person responsible for swatting his home during a 2023 livestream has now been convicted and is set to be sentenced in early 2026. Swatting—when someone makes a false emergency call to provoke an armed police response—cut short Luke’s Thanksgiving Day stream and put his safety at risk. Luke shared an official victim notification letter from the U.S. Department of Justice and hinted there may be more consequences for others involved. Thankfully, he was unharmed, and the legal system appears to be holding the offender accountable. � Dexerto #GTAV #NedLuke #Swatting #GamingNews #GamerSafety #ViralNews #TrueCrime #FYP #EntertainmentNews

Couple Who Tried to Sell Their Baby for $1,000 and Beer Has Been Sentenced A disturbing case out of Rogers, Arkansas has reached sentencing after a young couple attempted to sell their infant child for $1,000 and a six-pack of beer. Darien Urban, 22, was sentenced to three years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections, followed by a three-year suspended sentence after pleading guilty to attempted acceptance of compensation for adoption. His partner, Shalene Ehlers, 21, received six years of state-supervised probation, with the possibility of having her record cleared if she successfully completes the terms. Both parents are now permanently banned from having any contact with the child. Authorities say the incident occurred in September 2024 at a campground, where the couple initially offered the baby in exchange for beer before later writing up a handwritten agreement. The case has sparked outrage nationwide and raised serious concerns about child welfare and exploitation. #ArkansasNews #BreakingNews #ChildWelfare #CrimeNews #ShockingCase #ViralNews #JusticeSystem #TrueCrime #FYP

this story has the internet in disbelief. A Florida mother is accused of shooting her own son on Christmas Day after an argument reportedly escalated outside a restaurant in Overtown. Police say what started as a family dispute over alleged disrespect turned into gunfire in a parking lot, leaving the son shot in the thigh and rushed to the hospital in stable condition. Investigators say the suspect, the victim’s mother, fled the scene but was later arrested. She claims she acted in self-defense, saying she feared her son would assault her based on past behavior. Now, she’s being held without bond on a charge of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. The case has sparked heated debate online about family conflict, self-defense, and how quickly arguments can turn tragic—especially on a holiday meant for peace. Watch the video on our page and weigh in. #FloridaNews #BreakingNews #FamilyConflict #ChristmasDay #GunViolence #ViralNews #MiamiNews #SelfDefenseClaim #TrueCrime #FYP

An Oklahoma woman is dead after being shot while holding a child on her front porch on Christmas Day. Sandra Phelps was sitting with family in Comanche, Oklahoma, when a stray bullet fired from a nearby backyard struck her arm and then her chest. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators say the shots came from 33-year-old Cody Wayne Adams, who was allegedly doing target practice in his backyard with a .45-caliber handgun — without a proper backstop. First responders were dispatched to the residence at approximately 3:15 p.m. on Thursday, December 25th. She was pronounced dead soon after. The family members told a responding deputy they had heard someone shooting five to seven rounds over several minutes. The victim "commented that someone got a new gun for Christmas" and then shortly after "said 'ouch' and collapsed,". After being read his Miranda rights, Adams allegedly acknowledged that he was shooting from his residence on a the Glock handgun, which had been loaded with approximately eight and then 10 rounds of Winchester .45 caliber ammunition. Deputies arrested Adams for first-degree manslaughter. The charging document alleges that he caused the woman's death "by engaging in conduct with a firearm that created a situation of unreasonable risk and probability of death, or great bodily harm, to another person and demonstrated a conscious disregard for the safety of others." Adams was arrested, charged then released on a $100,000 bond. #Oklahoma #TrueCrime #ChristmasTragedy #GunSafety #SoSad

A disturbing case out of Florida is drawing national attention after identical twins were arrested in connection with the shooting death of their neighbor. Authorities say the incident unfolded after the twins allegedly broke into the man’s home, leading to a deadly confrontation. In a shocking twist, only one twin is facing a murder charge, after his brother reportedly contacted police and told investigators everything that happened. The brother’s cooperation played a key role in how charges were filed, according to law enforcement. The case has sparked intense discussion online about accountability, family loyalty, and how identical siblings can end up on drastically different legal paths. The investigation is ongoing. #BreakingNews #FloridaCrime #TwinCase #TrueCrime #ViralNews #CrimeStory #JusticeSystem #CourtNews #FYP

Ancient Greek Murder Mystery Solved?!

Imagine digging up a 2,000-year-old skeleton and finding a perfect hole in the chest—was it a birth defect or something darker? Turns out, it was a murder! Archaeologists recreated the wound and realized the guy was stabbed straight through the heart with a spear, likely as part of a brutal execution. The wildest part? He was buried with commoners, so his death is still a bit of a mystery. Ancient CSI, anyone? #History #AncientGreece #TrueCrime

Woman Arrested for Kidnapping Her Own Daughter 40 Years Ago: “They’re Coming for You, Sharon” A shocking arrest decades in the making is going viral after a woman accused of kidnapping her own daughter was finally found—40 years later. Debra Newton, who had been living under the alias “Sharon,” was arrested after investigators connected her to a long-cold parental kidnapping case that began in 1983. According to reports, Debra disappeared from Kentucky with her young daughter Michelle, leaving behind her husband, Joseph Newton. Joseph said the family had planned to move to Georgia together, but Debra left early with their child. By the time he arrived, they were gone without a trace. Debra was once listed among the FBI’s most wanted parental-kidnapping fugitives. Over the years, leads dried up, and Michelle’s missing person case was eventually dropped in 2000 after authorities lost contact with Joseph. The case cracked open again after a Crime Stoppers tip led investigators to a woman living under a different name in Georgia. After comparing photos from the 1980s and running DNA tests against Debra’s sister, officials confirmed her identity with a 99.9% match. In an emotional twist, officers informed Michelle—now an adult—that she had been listed as a missing person for decades. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office later reunited her with her father, bringing a painful chapter to a close after 40 years. 👉 Watch the full arrest footage and details on the video posted on our page. Hashtags: #TrueCrime #ColdCaseSolved #ParentalKidnapping #40YearsLater #MissingChild #CrimeStoppers #ArrestFootage #ViralCrime #JusticeServed

Victims' Stories Take Center Stage 🎭

Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy is flipping the true crime script by focusing on the victims and their families, not just the killer. Fans are debating if this new approach—avoiding graphic violence and sensationalism—finally gives justice to those affected, or if it softens the impact of Gacy’s horrific crimes. Some say it’s a much-needed change, while others miss the usual dark intensity. Where do you stand on this new direction? #Entertainment #TVSeries #TrueCrime