Michael Connelly, Podcast Team Propose Theory Linking AI to Zodiac Killer Identity
Crime author Michael Connelly and a podcast team have put forward a theory, reportedly involving AI, suggesting they have identified the Zodiac Killer and linked them to a Los Angeles cold case.
San Francisco Oakland San Jose, CA, September 2, 2026 —
Crime author Michael Connelly, known for his police procedural novels, along with a podcast team, has reportedly put forward a new theory concerning the identity of the notorious Zodiac Killer.
The theory, which is said to involve the use of artificial intelligence, suggests that the team has identified the individual responsible for the string of unsolved murders. Furthermore, this identified individual has allegedly been linked to a specific cold case in Los Angeles.
The exact details of the AI’s role in the investigation and the specific cold case have not been fully disclosed. Information regarding the timeline of the investigation, the methods employed by the podcast team, and the precise nature of the evidence supporting their theory was not provided in the summary.
The Zodiac Killer was responsible for a series of murders in Northern California during the late 1960s and early 1970s. The killer taunted police and the public with ciphers and letters, many of which remain unsolved. The case has long been a subject of public fascination and numerous investigations.
Michael Connelly is a prolific author whose works often center on crime and law enforcement. His involvement lends a significant profile to this latest theory.
The proposed identification and the alleged link to a Los Angeles cold case represent a new development in the enduring mystery surrounding the Zodiac Killer. Further details regarding the findings and the evidence are anticipated.
Story summarized from the original created by George Kelly on sfstandard.com, see more information here.
