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The Doodler, 1970s SF Killer, May Live in East Bay

San Francisco, Oakland, crime, cold case, history, City and County of San Francisco, Alameda County, Local

Investigators believe the Doodler, who attacked gay men in San Francisco in the 1970s, may now be living in the East Bay. - The Doodler earned his nickname for sketching animals on napkins before attacking victims.

- One survivor was stabbed in the back with a steak knife at Fox Plaza; the blade broke off. - A psychiatrist once reported the Doodler was his patient, but the doctor has never been found.

- Retired inspector John Cunningham continues to search for evidence to make an arrest.

This story was originally reported by sfstandard. Read the original article here.

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