The Salinas Decoder

"Based on a true story of the couple who solved one of the Zodiac Killer's ciphers..."

7.0(1 votes)

0h 4m

April 8, 2026

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Overview

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.

Status

Released

Budget

$250

Production Companies

San Diego City College Film Club

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The Salinas Decoder

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Top 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)

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