Alex Baber
Mentioned in 4 analyzed podcast episodes across 2 shows
A 50-year-old amateur investigator and founder of Cold Case Consultants of America who has become a prominent figure in Zodiac Killer research. He is credited with solving the Zodiac Z13 cipher, uncovering the Elizabeth sketch containing a hidden "Zodiac" word and Glasgow smile evidence, and discovering Margolis documentation and cryptographic analysis related to Zodiac communications. He is featured extensively in the podcast series *Killer In The Code* for his independent citizen sleuth investigations into the cold case.
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Episode Appearances
Killer In The Code · Feb 19, 2026
Chapter 10: New Age Sherlock
“50-year-old amateur investigator and founder of Cold Case Consultants of America who claims to have solved Zodiac Z13 cipher”
Killer In The Code · Feb 12, 2026
Chapter 9: Last Man Standing
“Citizen sleuth leading investigation that uncovered Elizabeth sketch with hidden 'Zodiac' word and Glasgow smile indentation evidence”
Killer In The Code · Feb 5, 2026
Chapter 8: The Round Table Part 2
“Independent researcher who discovered Margolis documentation, residence records, and cryptographic evidence in Zodiac communications.”
The Rewatchables · Jan 26, 2026
‘Zodiac’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey
“Amateur cryptographer who claimed to solve Zodiac case in 2024 using AI and autism-driven fixation”