A lot of interesting connections with the code cracking team. Specifically the odds of two different people using the same rare words amd mispelling the same one being so low. It looks like you have all ready put most of this together though.

So, episode 1 is finally over. As you know, Ross Sullivan starts off the History channel Zodiac documentary as suspect #1. I’ve had to keep this stuff all close to the vest. but Ross is finally being noticed and looked at on a larger scale. Finally, I can tell you- we did get our hands on Vallejo Times Herald reporter Dave Peterson’s Zodiac stuff including notes about Ross. Still some surprises in store.

So….did you see the part about Ross taking cryptography courses?

I live in Canada, can someone give me a recap on what was on the program. Holy crap this is exciting.

So, episode 1 is finally over. As you know, Ross Sullivan starts off the History channel Zodiac documentary as suspect #1. I’ve had to keep this stuff all close to the vest. but Ross is finally being noticed and looked at on a larger scale. Finally, I can tell you- we did get our hands on Vallejo Times Herald reporter Dave Peterson’s Zodiac stuff including notes about Ross. Still some surprises in store.

So….did you see the part about Ross taking cryptography courses?

I live in Canada, can someone give me a recap on what was on the program. Holy crap this is exciting.

This is a pretty good synopsis:

http://www.bustle.com/p/who-is-ross-sul … 465516/amp

Very interesting stuff !

When I sat down to watch this I really didn’t think much would come of it.

However, when they showed the sketch side by side with Ross Sullivan I was blown away by how similar they looked. It was just eerie to me.

I had never heard his name mentioned before. So when I searched I found this site, and all the work and information you’ve compiled. So kudos to you.

My question is there something I’m missing regarding Sullivan? Anything people generally cite to rule him out? I’ve read through the dissenters thread. He just seems like such a strong suspect with what has been presented so far.

When I sat down to watch this I really didn’t think much would come of it.

However, when they showed the sketch side by side with Ross Sullivan I was blown away by how similar they looked. It was just eerie to me.

I had never heard his name mentioned before. So when I searched I found this site, and all the work and information you’ve compiled. So kudos to you.

My question is there something I’m missing regarding Sullivan? Anything people generally cite to rule him out? I’ve read through the dissenters thread. He just seems like such a strong suspect with what has been presented so far.

Thanks, I just want to see him properly ruled out

So, episode 1 is finally over. As you know, Ross Sullivan starts off the History channel Zodiac documentary as suspect #1. I’ve had to keep this stuff all close to the vest. but Ross is finally being noticed and looked at on a larger scale. Finally, I can tell you- we did get our hands on Vallejo Times Herald reporter Dave Peterson’s Zodiac stuff including notes about Ross. Still some surprises in store.

So….did you see the part about Ross taking cryptography courses?

Sandy & I are still watching. Yes, the cryptography course was interesting!
DoranC did a great job in epoidode 1!

Just Wish the Curse of Oak Island would go away, what a waste of time.
What a Curse!

Zamantha*

How many suspects will they investigate? Or is it just Ross?

How many suspects will they investigate? Or is it just Ross?

They hit it out of the park with Ross!

Most of the info they dramatize their investigators coming up with, was dug up on here for the most part.
I was the one who dug up the Palace Stationers match to the Halloween card.

But the Dave Peterson notes were the most interesting.

He dug up that Ross took crypto classes and wrote a paper on ciphers.

They also talk about how Ross always wore military boots.

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My question is there something I’m missing regarding Sullivan? Anything people generally cite to rule him out? I’ve read through the dissenters thread. He just seems like such a strong suspect with what has been presented so far.

He is a great suspect and many of us knew he might be Z since day one.

Here are the pros and cons
viewtopic.php?f=106&t=2292

There are many Pro’s. The only Cons seem to be members saying "I don’t think he was Z"

My question is there something I’m missing regarding Sullivan? Anything people generally cite to rule him out? I’ve read through the dissenters thread. He just seems like such a strong suspect with what has been presented so far.

He is a great suspect and many of us knew he might be Z since day 1.

Here are the pros and cons
viewtopic.php?f=106&t=2292

There are many Pro’s. The only Cons seem to be members saying "I don’t think he was Z"

It’s just so eerie how everything seems to fit together. He worked in the library at RCC where Cheri Jo is killed. She was killed between two vacant houses which the library used to keep overflow books. Studied cryptography.
He fits the physical description. He wore an army jacket and army boots everyday until after the murder. (didn’t show up the day after her murder) The misspellings, and then you see how he spelled SERACUSE, NY.
The similarities to the sketch.

I just can’t believe someone in his family tree hasn’t had their DNA checked.

Anyone interested in the show will be brought to this site. Much of things they are referencing lead right back here and to all the fine work you guys have done. It’s really astonishing.

I am glad to see Ross get the attention he deserves after so many worthless suspects over the years have been looked at repeatedly. There are still obstacles.Was Ross in Vallejo & SF during 68-74?? Does the show reveal that info? If he wasnt there, then he wasnt Z. However, that Ross cryptography stuff was pretty amazing

i want the same thing as any reasonable person – proof that ross was zodiac or evidence that eliminates him.

my understanding of the evidence from strongest to weakest –

he generally fits the description
he is a viable suspect for bates’ murder (lived in the area, went to the same school, had connections to her)
others who knew him considered it a possibility that he murdered bates, or otherwise could be a murderer
the le involved at the time thought enough of him to at least do some sort of background check
he was arrested for exposing himself or threatening someone (going off of memory, correct me if i’m wrong)
he had psychiatric issues
he disappeared for a few days after bates’ murder
his brother (right?) reportedly told someone he thought ross could be zodiac
he took a class in cryptography
he spelled words wrong
he wore military boots

my understanding of the information that is lacking –

no evidence he lived, worked, or was ever in san francisco and no evidence of where he was during the necessary timeframe
no evidence that he was available during the timeframe of the attacks (we still don’t know when he was incarcerated, right?)
no evidence that he owned cars or guns described in the attacks
rumor that he was schizophrenic, and we lack the information to know whether he had the mental capacity to complete the attacks, letters, codes, etc
no handwriting sample to make a comparison
nothing that connects him to anything related to the zodiac attacks, writing, codes, etc other than his connection to riverside/bates

is this a fair assessment?

my understanding of the information that is lacking –

no evidence he lived, worked, or was ever in san francisco and no evidence of where he was during the necessary timeframe
no evidence that he was available during the timeframe of the attacks (we still don’t know when he was incarcerated, right?)
no evidence that he owned cars or guns described in the attacks
rumor that he was schizophrenic, and we lack the information to know whether he had the mental capacity to complete the attacks, letters, codes, etc
no handwriting sample to make a comparison
nothing that connects him to anything related to the zodiac attacks, writing, codes, etc other than his connection to riverside/bates

is this a fair assessment?

There is some handwriting:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-W6g-Hbxcg

It basically comes down to no one knows where Ross was in 1969-73. Right when the Z crimes happened. Ross’s brother we know for a fact lived in SF in 1969. He believed Ross was Z, so he would also have to know Ross was in SF for some parts of 69-71.

The only question I want to know is why did Dave Peterson have all this info and never connect the dots? Perhaps he came across some misinformation?