In this episode of Murder, Myth & Modern Mysteries, we unravel how two of history’s most notorious unsolved cases—Jack the Ripper and the Zodiac Killer—laid the groundwork for our modern obsession with true crime.

We explore how these faceless killers weren’t just murderers—they were mythmakers. From the birth of sensationalist journalism in Victorian London to the cryptic ciphers and coded taunts of 1960s California, the Ripper and the Zodiac shaped the way we talk about crime, fear, and justice. Their stories became media events, cultural artifacts, and community puzzles—echoing in today’s Reddit forums, Netflix docs, and viral TikToks.

Through immersive storytelling, expert insights, and eerie echoes from the past, this episode traces the cultural DNA of today’s true crime genre—where mystery, myth, and media collide.

🔍 Why do some crimes live forever?
Let’s follow the blueprint.