The New York Zodiac: A Copycat with a Capital C
Okay, so let's talk about the New York Zodiac. Not the real Zodiac Killer, that guy was a California creep. We're talking about the wannabe, the copycat, the guy who thought, "Hey, if it worked for him, it'll work for me!" And boy, did he have an inflated ego.
Heriberto "Eddie" Seda: The Star is Born (Kind of)
Meet Heriberto Seda, or as he preferred, the New York Zodiac. This guy was clearly a fan of the original Zodiac, so much so that he decided to channel his inner serial killer. Armed with a .38-caliber revolver and a penchant for astrology (apparently, being a killer and an astrologer is the new black), Seda embarked on his reign of terror in the early 90s.
He was all about the drama, this guy. Taunting letters to the police, cryptic messages, the whole nine yards. But let's be real, compared to the original Zodiac's ciphers, Seda's were about as complex as a fortune cookie.
A Brief Career as a Menace
Seda managed to kill three people and injure six others before he was finally caught. Talk about a short and unsuccessful career as a villain. I mean, you'd think someone who idolizes a notorious serial killer would at least manage to not get caught, right? But nope, Seda was more like a one-hit wonder who couldn't follow up with a decent album.
The End of the Line
In the end, Seda's reign of terror was as brief as it was pathetic. He was arrested in 1996 and sentenced to 232 years in prison. And that, folks, is the story of the New York Zodiac. A wannabe with delusions of grandeur who ended up spending the rest of his life behind bars.
So, what did we learn today? That sometimes, copying someone else's act doesn't always work out as planned. And that if you're going to be a serial killer, at least have the decency to be good at it.
How To... Zodiac Killer Edition
Now, let's get to the important stuff. How can you avoid becoming the next Zodiac Killer? Here are a few tips:
- How to avoid being a copycat: Be original. Find your own unique talent, like knitting or baking.
- How to write a decent letter: Take a creative writing class. Or, you know, just use email.
- How to stay out of jail: Don't kill people. It's really that simple.
- How to crack a code: Learn basic cryptography. Or, you know, just ask a computer.
- How to live a fulfilling life: Find hobbies, make friends, and avoid obsessing over fictional killers.