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The Salinas Decoder

Based on a true story of the couple who solved one of the Zodiac Killer's ciphers...
Apr 8, 2026 · 4m
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PLOT

It is August 8th, 1969 and a teacher from North Salinas High School, along with his wife solve one of the ciphers sent to San Francisco Chronicles by the Zodiac Killer, not realizing they turned him into a legend.

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CAST

Gray Eversmann
Donald Gene Harden
Madeleine Anastasia
Bettye June Harden
Leon Nelson
Zodiac Killer
Roberto Marsical
David Arthur Faraday
Setayesh Moghimi
Betty Lou Jensen
Davis To
News-Reporter (voice)
Elvis To
News Reporter 2 (voice)
Mello Edrees
Zodiac Killer (voice)
Directed by Elvis To

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
$250
Revenue
—
Production
San Diego City College Film Club
Country
US

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