On May 8, 2002, Zodiac buffs Sandy Betts, Howard
Davis, Ed Neil and I met in Riverside, Calif. for a few days of research. We visited the
home of victim Cheri Jo Bates, Riverside City College (RCC) where she was murdered, as
well as the Riverside Press-Enterprise newspaper. |
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Yes, there is actually a street in Riverside
named "Zodiac."
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The Riverside Press-Enterprise, 2002.
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Ed and Howard at the Press-Enterprise.
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Ed and Howard at RCC talking to the news
media.
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Sandy and Howard compare notes at RCC.
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Sandy and Howard enjoy the sun not far from
the Bates murder scene.
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The former library annex, now an art gallery.
This is where Cheri was last seen alive.
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Ed inside the former annex.
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Me in the former annex after too much sun (and
beer).
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Ed, Howard and Sandy in the former annex.
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The Bates crime scene, 2002.
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Cheri Jo's former house at 4195 Via San Jose.
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Looking into the house through the front door.
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Ed with current occupant Brian in the kitchen.
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Ed and Brian in the backyard.
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