David Faraday
Murdered

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Were David Faraday and Betty Lou Jensen victims of the Zodiac Killer?
David Faraday, a 17-year-old high school student, was one of the first victims of the infamous Zodiac Killer. On December 20, 1968, David, along with his 16-year-old girlfriend, Betty Lou Jensen, went on their first date in the Benicia area, near Vallejo, California. The couple parked on a secluded stretch of Lake Herman Road, known to be a quiet "lover's lane." However, the night took a deadly turn when an unknown assailant approached their car and opened fire. The killer first shot at the car ...Read More

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Victim Details

name

David Faraday

Case Added

November 23, 2022

gender

Male

race

Caucasian / White

city

Vallejo

state

Date of Death

1968-12-20

Age at Death

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First Name

David

Last Name

Faraday

solved

Yes

Last Updated

10/13/2024

Area Body Found:

Forum Posts (3)

Does anyone know if the David Faraday case is listed in the Namus database? I am curious to see if t... ...Read More
07/21/2024

Has anyone heard if any charges have been filed in the David Faraday case? I've been following the n... ...Read More
05/09/2024

It is disappointing to see the lack of media coverage surrounding the case of David. This is a serio... ...Read More
11/13/2023

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