# Chapter 5: The Zodiac Motel

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Podcast: [Killer In The Code](https://stenobird.com/podcast/killer-in-the-code-7631128)
Published: 2026-01-15T07:46:10+00:00
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## Resource

Alex Baber’s search for the ‘torture room’ where Elizabeth Short was murdered. Learn more on KillerInTheCode.com .

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