Whenever people think of San Francisco, they think of the past that comes along with the Zodiac serial killer, Mayor George Moscone and Harvey Milk assassinations, and home to one of the most destructive earthquakes of the 20th century in 1906. San Francisco is a beautiful city with a dark past.
Whenever any tourist visits San Francisco, they find a city with a long intriguing history. San Francisco is nicely populated with large buildings, is home to the famous Alcatraz prison, has one of the most visited tourist spots in Pier 39 and Fisherman's Wharf, and is known for its exclusive professional sports (San Francisco 49ers and San Francisco Giants). Furthermore, San Francisco has two premiere colleges - San Francisco State University and the University of California, San Francisco. However, San Francisco is known for its intriguing past.
In the late 60's and early 70's, the Zodiac tormented the Bay Area with a slew of murders. He was one of the most notorious serial killers ever. As hard as law enforcement investigated, they could never place a face to this serial killer. Eventually, the Zodiac's crimes went unresolved. The Zodiac was always a step ahead; he never seemed to make any mistakes. He toyed around with the San Francisco media, Bay Area police, and injected fear into the minds of all Bay Area and Solano County residents.
Every December, there are Zodiac tours which give spectators access to where the Zodiac committed his crimes. It is rather interesting to people intrigued by this dark past because the Zodiac murders continue attract attention today. There are Zodiac fan websites, books, crime mystery shows, movies and documentaries devoted to the Zodiac serial murders.
In the early 70's, Mayor Moscone and Harvey Milk were both assassintated by a former city official - Dan White. Ironically, White's lawyer managed to convince the court and persuade the jury to accept manslaughter. The reasoning behind this is that Dan White's state of mind at the time of his terrible actions were perceived as abnormal. But after only serving 5 years for these two senseless murders, Dan White ended up taking his own life in San Francisco. People have the opportunity to view the site of this 1978 crime.
Many of these sites can be visited. In addition, there are other historical scandals and events which are known for their historical context. Visit the link below to read more about San Francisco's role in history, and places that you can visit to relive the past. Have a grand time, but remember the lives lost in these strange events in the city near the Bay.
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Whenever any tourist visits San Francisco, they find a city with a long intriguing history. San Francisco is nicely populated with large buildings, is home to the famous Alcatraz prison, has one of the most visited tourist spots in Pier 39 and Fisherman's Wharf, and is known for its exclusive professional sports (San Francisco 49ers and San Francisco Giants). Furthermore, San Francisco has two premiere colleges - San Francisco State University and the University of California, San Francisco. However, San Francisco is known for its intriguing past.
In the late 60's and early 70's, the Zodiac tormented the Bay Area with a slew of murders. He was one of the most notorious serial killers ever. As hard as law enforcement investigated, they could never place a face to this serial killer. Eventually, the Zodiac's crimes went unresolved. The Zodiac was always a step ahead; he never seemed to make any mistakes. He toyed around with the San Francisco media, Bay Area police, and injected fear into the minds of all Bay Area and Solano County residents.
Every December, there are Zodiac tours which give spectators access to where the Zodiac committed his crimes. It is rather interesting to people intrigued by this dark past because the Zodiac murders continue attract attention today. There are Zodiac fan websites, books, crime mystery shows, movies and documentaries devoted to the Zodiac serial murders.
In the early 70's, Mayor Moscone and Harvey Milk were both assassintated by a former city official - Dan White. Ironically, White's lawyer managed to convince the court and persuade the jury to accept manslaughter. The reasoning behind this is that Dan White's state of mind at the time of his terrible actions were perceived as abnormal. But after only serving 5 years for these two senseless murders, Dan White ended up taking his own life in San Francisco. People have the opportunity to view the site of this 1978 crime.
Many of these sites can be visited. In addition, there are other historical scandals and events which are known for their historical context. Visit the link below to read more about San Francisco's role in history, and places that you can visit to relive the past. Have a grand time, but remember the lives lost in these strange events in the city near the Bay.
Watch News Coverage on Day of Mayor and City Supervisor Assassinations
Click here to visit San Francisco
Written by Jason Allen Goodlin
