Between January 1974 and June 1975, the local gay community was rocked by a series of violent attacks. According to NBC News, the assailant targeted victims who attended gay clubs and establishments.
He would also have intercourse with his victims before attacking them. The unidentified killer was dubbed the “Doodler” after one of his victims told police that the suspect was studying to be a cartoonist.
In their statement, the witness also revealed that he was drawing on a napkin during their interaction. Over the course of a year, the “Doodler” murdered at least five white gay men – whose bodies were found in the Ocean Beach and Golden Gate Park area.
Since 1976, the horrific case has remained cold until 2022. After conducting a new investigation, authorities have discovered a possible sixth victim named Warren Andrews.