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Killer In The Code

Killer In The Code

Michael Connelly 10 episodes Latest Feb 19, 2026

Killer In The Code is a true crime podcast hosted by bestselling author Michael Connelly. It follows cold case consultant Alex Baber as he investigates the Black Dahlia and Zodiac killer cases using cryptology, genealogy, AI, and detective work. Baber claims to have identified a suspect that has eluded authorities for decades, uncovering new evidence along the way. The podcast explores whether his unorthodox methods have finally solved these infamous unsolved murders.

Episodes

Chapter 1: The Hidden Beneath The Hidden Dec 22, 2025 1843 Cold case consultant Alex Baber cracks the Zodiac Killer’s most difficult cypher and it leads to a stunning revelation. Learn more on KillerInTheCode.com
Chapter 2: The Smoking Gun Dec 23, 2025 1392 Alex Baber’s gumshoe work leads to the discovery of undeniable physical evidence linking two of most infamous murder cases in history. Learn more on KillerInTheCode.com.
Chapter 3: El Diablo Jan 6, 2026 2560 Alex Baber finds a clue in the last Zodiac cipher that unlocks a direct connection to the Black Dahlia. Learn more on KillerInTheCode.com.
Chapter 4: Code Makers and Breakers Jan 8, 2026 2264 When Ed Giorgio’s cryptology team confirmed Alex Baber’s codebreaking, they uncovered a key piece of evidence themselves and a startling connection to Elizabeth Short. Learn more on KillerInTheCode.com.
Chapter 5: The Zodiac Motel Jan 15, 2026 1302 Alex Baber’s search for the ‘torture room’ where Elizabeth Short was murdered. Learn more on KillerInTheCode.com.
Chapter 6: A Mind For Murder Jan 29, 2026 1614 Who was Marvin Merrill? A deep dive into the suspect’s life reveals possible connections to unsolved cases from every place he ever lived.  Learn more on KillerInTheCode.com
Chapter 7: The Round Table Part 1 Feb 5, 2026 1903 An update on the investigation. Part 1 of the discussion amongst the investigators answering questions from listeners. Learn more on KillerInTheCode.com.
Chapter 8: The Round Table Part 2 Feb 5, 2026 2085 Part 2 of the discussion amongst the investigators answering questions from listeners. Learn more on KillerInTheCode.com
Chapter 9: Last Man Standing Feb 12, 2026 1742 An update on the investigation and an interview with William J. Mann, author of Black Dahlia: Murder, Monsters, and Madness in Midcentury Hollywood. Learn more on KillerInTheCode.com
Chapter 10: New Age Sherlock Feb 19, 2026 1434 Inspired in equal parts by Alan Turing and Arthur Conan Doyle, Alex Baber is a citizen sleuth who believes no case is unsolvable. A profile of this unconventional investigator. Learn more on KillerInTheCode.com

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