This Is The Zodiac Speaking – What Does Netflix’s Documentary Reveal?

This Is The Zodiac Speaking - What Does Netflix's Documentary Reveal?

Key Takeaways

  • Allen confessed to being the Zodiac killer, supported by compelling circumstantial evidence and details from the Seawater family.
  • The Seawater family alleges being taken along to murder locations, linking Allen to Zodiac crimes he may have committed.
  • Allen’s arrest for child molestation in 1974 coincided with the end of the Zodiac killings, further supporting his potential guilt.

As a true crime enthusiast who has spent countless hours delving into the chilling details of unsolved mysteries and cold cases, I can confidently say that “This Is The Zodiac Speaking” left me absolutely spellbound. The documentary, released on October 23, 2024, offers a compelling case against Arthur Leigh Allen as the Bay Area serial killer, supported by circumstantial evidence from people who knew him well.


As a crime-solving gaming enthusiast, I’ve just binge-watched the highly anticipated Netflix series, “This Is The Zodiac Speaking,” released on October 23, 2024. Over three gripping episodes, I was hooked from the start and couldn’t stop until the end.

David Fincher’s renowned true crime film, “Zodiac“, delved into the possibility of Arthur Leigh Allen as the Bay Area serial killer. Remarkably, this theory is frequently brought up in a documentary. Interestingly, individuals who were acquainted with Allen claim that he had shown them some of the murder sites, and Fincher’s movie served as a crucial tool for them to eventually realize that Allen might have been the Zodiac killer.

Arthur Leigh Allen Supposedly Confessed To Being The Zodiac Killer

This Is The Zodiac Speaking - What Does Netflix's Documentary Reveal?
This Is The Zodiac Speaking
ContributorsAri Mark and Phil Lott,
Air DateOctober 23, 2024
Directed byAri Mark and Phil Lott

The Netflix true-crime documentary focuses on the Seawater family, who were children and former pupils of Arthur Leigh Allen, and they appear in This Is The Zodiac Speaking and reveal some pretty compelling circumstantial evidence against him. David Seawater, Connie Seawater, and Don Seawater were all close to Allen, and it’s clear to see how conflicted they all are, even now. Connie alludes to Allen potentially confessing to the Zodiac crimes, and reveals that she even asked him years later, and Allen said if he told her, he’d have to kill her, which granted, could’ve been a joke, but all the other evidence points towards there being a lot of truth to the statement.

David managed to extract a clearer response when he questioned Allen about the murders. In 1992, Allen was gravely ill, and his mother urged David to contact her son. Upon doing so, Allen surprisingly admitted to drugging his sister, Connie, and sexually assaulting her in the past. David had long held suspicions that Allen might be the Zodiac, and this shocking admission about his sister’s assault led him to ask the crucial question: Was Arthur Leigh Allen the Zodiac killer? In the documentary, David discloses that Allen indeed responded to the question and confessed that he was the Zodiac killer. Allen passed away not long after this alleged confession.

The Evidence Against Allen Is Quite Compelling And He Probably Was The Zodiac Killer

The Seawater family, who appear to be trustworthy individuals, have made some startling claims about their connection to the Zodiac killings, supported not only by their own testimony but also by circumstantial evidence. This evidence includes the fact that they were taken to locations in California where the actual murders took place, which were later depicted in David Fincher’s movie “Zodiac” (2007). The film’s accuracy, as expected from a meticulous director like Fincher, included the use of authentic murder sites. This rekindled the Seawater family’s memories when they watched the movie. In an even more astounding revelation, they suspect that Allen might have involved them in some of the murders he committed.

This Is The Zodiac Speaking - What Does Netflix's Documentary Reveal?

On June 4, 1963, the gruesome murders of Robert Domingos and Linda Edwards were committed, though not officially attributed to the Zodiac Killer. However, the manner in which these crimes were carried out bears a striking similarity to his typical methods of operation. The Seawater family claims they may have been unwitting accomplices in this crime. In a documentary, they recount an intriguing tale about Allen, who visited their home in 1963 and invited them on a trip to Tajiguas Beach. When they arrived at the location, Allen mysteriously disappeared, only to return with hands suspiciously stained red. He also seemed agitated and hurriedly urged them into the car before hastily leaving the scene. While memories can sometimes be distorted, especially over time, the Seawater family strongly believes in the truth of this account.

As a gamer delving into the Zodiac mystery, I can’t help but be intrigued by the connection between Arthur Leigh Allen and the halt in the Zodiac killings in 1974. The arrest of Allen on child molestation charges seems to have somehow linked these two distinct crimes. However, just because Allen was capable of such a heinous act doesn’t necessarily mean he had the capacity for murder.

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2024-10-25 03:05