The Doodler

The Doodler

Author: San Francisco Chronicle / Ugly Duckling Films / Sony Music Entertainment

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The Golden State Killer. The Unabomber. Ted Bundy. You’re probably familiar with these serial killers. But in the mid-1970s, another monster terrorized San Francisco’s gay community. He was coined “The Doodler,” and he may have been responsible for as many victims as the Zodiac Killer, yet you’ve probably never heard of him. Plagued by a complicated investigation, a frightened public, and the hesitation of many to come forward, the case went cold, and a killer walked free. Nearly 50 years later, a renewed hunt for a forgotten serial killer seeks to change that.

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1. The Coldest Case in San Francisco

2021-03-1629:50

You’ve probably heard of the Zodiac Killer but not The Doodler. Why not? Between 1974 and ‘75 he killed at least 5 gay men in San Francisco and got away with it. But ever since, the case has been mostly overlooked. Until now. SFPD re-opened the case in 2018, with investigator Dan Cunningham at the helm. Meanwhile, award-winning reporter and host Kevin Fagan starts an investigation of his own. He starts by looking into The Doodler’s first known victim - Gerald Cavanagh. Want the rest of the show? Subscribe to The Binge to unlock all episodes of this show, ad-free, right now. Your subscription also unlocks the entire network of podcasts on The Binge with a brand new story dropping every month - that’s all episodes, all at once, all ad-free. Click ‘try free’ at the top of The Doodler show page on Apple Podcasts to start your free trial or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trailer: Introducing The Doodler

2021-03-0203:33

San Francisco was a haven for queer people in the 1970s, but it was also home to a little-known serial killer called the Doodler. It might sound like a silly name, by his body count is as high as the Zodiac's. All of his victims were gay men. The Doodler was never caught. His murder spree was forgotten — lost in the chaos of the times. But 46 years later, the case has been reopened. San Francisco Chronicle reporter Kevin Fagan is trying to figure out how the Doodler got away. He's doing his own investigation. His leads have brought us closer to solving these crimes than ever before. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Help Us Find a Serial Killer: The Doodler

2020-10-1501:50

The Golden State Killer. The Unabomber. Ted Bundy. Serial killers you’ll be familiar with. But between 1974 and 1975, there was another ruthless serial killer at large, terrorizing San Francisco’s LGBTQ+ community. He was coined the "Doodler” and may have killed as many people as the Zodiac Killer. And yet you’ve likely never heard of the Doodler. While a social movement roared to life in the city, The Doodler haunted its queer nightlife scene. Plagued by a flawed investigation, a frightened public, and hesitation from victims’ friends and associates, who feared involvement would out them to family and employers, the investigation went cold. And so the killer walked away free. But The Doodler, a podcast coming 2021, seeks to change that. Have a tip? Email us at thedoodlerline@gmail.com, give us a call at +1(415) 570-9299, or visit us at thedoodlerpod.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comments (11)

miinty fresj

Any more episodes???

Feb 3rd

I'm listening

why are there SO MANY advertisements???

Dec 3rd

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Sep 18th

Keith D Daniels

Sep 8th

Janice Love

May 6th

Shane Lees

The commercials for this podcast are anoying as fuck. Fucking bullshit Salesforce and Monster. I am so annoyed I quit listening. Onto the next podcast I can skip over fucking commercials.

Apr 19th

Jonathan Nowlen

An awesome collection of commercials. No longer a palatable podcast

Apr 18th

Br0wnie

Holy smokes! I had never heard of this #SerialKiller. #TrueCrime #Interviews #Gay #HateCrimes Bless all the victims, their loved ones and friends, and those impacted by these dreadful crimes. #RIP #RainbowLove #EqualRights #LoveIsLove

Apr 16th

Denise Nichols

You're right,I've never heard of this one.I belived I had heard of them all. My great aunt lived in Frisco in 76.i asked her about this,she never heard of this & she lived in the gay community.Even told me about this bar named the Mind Shaft.She also told me that the police couldn't have cared less about crimes gay men were subjected to. One cop even asked her why she was hanging out with queers in a fag bar,that she was beautiful and could get any man she wanted. When she laughed at him,told him she was a lesbian he called her "a stupid c+nt, all she needed was a good f*ckiing by a real man" She said they just didn't care unless you were rich blond and white. I pray this is solved.The public wants to help but these crimes have to be brought to their attention You have!

Mar 25th

Jeepster Peepster

So glad this case is getting more recognition. I really hope it will be solved.

Mar 16th

Melissa

Hooked! already!

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