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PART II - Case Solved? Unraveling a DNA thread in the Zodiac killer enigma. Featuring Forensic Scientist George Schiro

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Part II of George Schiro’s story about his involvement in unraveling the identity of the notorious Zodiac Killer. What did he find in his examination of the alleged DNA profile of the Zodiac and Gary Stewart? Is Gary Stewart the biological son of the infamous Zodiac?

This is part II! Be sure to listen to Part I first to get the whole story!

To learn more about or to contact the guest, George Schiro, M.S., visit his website.

Links to materials mentioned in this episode:

ABC Primetime 2002 (where Gary Stewart obtained the Zodiac's DNA information) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ia_vGxvXOiU

The Most Dangerous Animal of All, Documentary https://www.hulu.com/series/the-most-dangerous-animal-of-all-9a6e8380-72c4-45c4-b3c9-5bff434d4eb5

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