Hello everyone

[Igog]

Hello Everyone,

First off I would like to express my condolences for the victims, the families, the survivors and anybody else who has been affected by the attacks. Even though they were over 40 years ago we should never forget this is not a crime novel, these are real incidents affecting people's lives and one which I am sure has cast a long shadow. Heck they even affected our lives, for if you are like me there is that nagging question when you go to sleep sometimes, when you are eating lunch, when you are playing soccer, "who is the Zodiac Killer?" amongst all the other questions "what do the codes say?" "Is he still alive?" The world of the zodiac is a world of unanswered questions for all but one person.

Although I am afraid it is unlikely anyone will be brought to justice bearing in mind it is a distinct possibility Zodiac is now deceased, and the prospect of proving beyond all reasonable doubt a case against an individual diminishes over time I remain optimistic that a definitive answer to the question of "who" may be yet found. I suspect if there is a definitive answer it will have to come from DNA evidence as this is how the majority of "cold" cases are solved when so much time has passed. That said there is a chance that a review of some of the other evidence may yet yield an answer.

I'm Igog but for those of you who like a puzzle, my real name is about on the internet ילש טפושה אוה םיהולא. l0 points to the first to get it, 20 points with methodology! PM me with your solution if you like, Unlike the Zodiac I will tell you if you are correct!

As for me, I am from the UK and previously worked in a forensic capacity, (where medicine meets law) I have worked on murder cases, amongst others. I am a lawyer (solicitor) by trade and now specialise in medical law with a particular interest in Coronial law.

By way of a brief summary profile of the killer this is what I have so far, I have tried to stick as far as possible to what I can directly or indirectly infer from the evidence (after weighing the same for veracity and credibility) but if you have any questions why I have arrived at a particular attribute please ask. If you don't agree please feel free to politely debate with me, it is surely through debate and discussion that answers are found, plus intelligent debate is fun! I might get around to posting my full profile at some point if anyone is interested.

Summary Zodiac profile:

White Male
over 5ft 10 less than 6ft 2
brown hair
heavy build
26 - 46 (in 1970)
Owned a gun. Interest possibly unhealthy interest in guns and weaponry.
Likes hunting, he is a hunter, he sees himself as a hunter.
Past (?unsuccessful) Military career or fascination with the military
Average or above average intelligence.
Previous criminal or mental health history surrounding a violent offence or thoughts of a violent offence.
Patient, but can be impulsive (?mood swings).
Planner
Low or medium income in 1970, low prestige compared to co-workers. Not successful with girls. Unmarried in 1969. ?clerical
Incarcerated in institution, married or died during 1970's Possibly jailed but less likely :: fp)
local to Vallejo (possibly moved 1970, ?moved into area from southern California)
?First name Richard
?short sighted
(?brown eyes)

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What do you reckon?

[morf13]

Welcome Igog, interesting stuff you posted. I will leave your cipher clues to those here that are good at solving them

[Zamantha]

Welcome igog,
Thank you for the great introduction!
There's a few good Cipher people here that can probably figure out your clew!
Look forward to more of your posts & ideas.
Zincerely, Zam*

[traveller1st]

Welcome Igog.

[glurk]

Harold Bayley?

(It's just a guess)

-glurk

[Igog]

Thank you for the warm welcome. Afraid not Glurk, I wish I was called Harold Bailey that would be a cool name.

[UKSpycatcher]

I translated Hebrew to English to get Oh boy Tfosh Myahula. Never mind. Unless its Josh Myhill.

[traveller1st]

I translated Hebrew to English to get Oh boy Tfosh Myahula. Never mind. Unless its Josh Myhill.

Same here. Before that I wondered if it was of the Names of God but I couldn't decide if the spaces counted but 17 or 20 are both applicable, I think.

[Tahoe27]

Welcome Igog...

Just wondering why you are guessing brown eyes. ?

[Igog]

Thank you for the welcomes. You are round about right with the Hebrew for the first bit.

My guess for brown eyes, and you are correct it is little more than a guess is two fold based in part on credible statistics;

1) 32% of people in the US have brown eyes, and none of the witnesses mention eye colour when 23% of witnesses recall eye colour particularly rare eye colours and people are more likely to remember blue eyes than brown. Like I say, this is little more than a guess I am afraid. He might have black eyes for all I know.