Crime Library: Criminal Minds and Methods

The Zebra Killers

Bibliography

The only book on the subject is Clark Howard's Zebra. Although it's out of print, it remains the most complete portrayal of the Zebra Killers to date. Howard pored over police reports, court records, and conducted extensive interviews with witnesses and the murderers themselves to research the book. 

Other Resources

Anspacher, Carolyn. "Zebra Steals Some of S.F.'s Spirit," San Francisco Chronicle, April 25, 1974. 

Associated Press. "'Zebra Killer' Judge Zirpoli Dies at 90," July 15, 1995. 

Associated Press. "Board Turns Down Parole Request by Zebra Killer; Experts say inmate shows no remorse for racial slayings," August 30, 1990. 

Associated Press. "S.F. Zebra Killer Denied Parole," July 7, 1988. 

Associated Press. "Zebra Killers Lose Another Bid for Parole; Black Muslims serving life for murders in 1973-74," June 26, 1991. 

Associated Press. "Zebra Killers Denied Parole for 3rd Time," August 1, 1985. 

Howard, Clark. "Zebra," Berkley Books, 1979. 

Jennings, Duffy. "7 Blacks Arrested in Zebra Killings," San Francisco Chronicle, May 1, 1974. 

Jennings, Duffy. "'Extreme Measure in Zebra Hunt – Police to 'Stop a Lot of People,'' San Francisco Chronicle, April 18, 1974. 

Jennings, Duffy. "Police Have Slim Clues in Latest Senselesss Slaying,'' San Francisco Chronicle, April 3, 1974. 

Leary, Kevin. "Anguish of Gun Victim's Mother,'' San Francisco Chronicle, April 3, 1974. 

Kell, Gretchen. "New Day of Pain in 'Zebra' Killings; Couple to Testify Against Parole on Anniversary of Son's Murder, Sacramento Bee, April 16, 1991. 

Power, Keith. "'Police Knew of Cult 7 Months Ago,'"San Francisco Chronicle, May 2, 1974. 

San Francisco Chronicle. "Parents Defend a Zebra Suspect," May 3, 1974. 

San Francisco Chronicle. "The 12th 'Zebra' Victim," April 18, 1974. 

San Francisco Chronicle. "List of State Victims Linked by Alioto," May 2, 1974. 

San Francisco Chronicle. "7 More Zebra Victims in S.F." May 2, 1974. 

San Francisco Chronicle. "Muslims Call for an Alioto Apology," May 4, 1974. 

San Francisco Chronicle. "Muslim's Report on Zebra Tipster," May 6, 1974. 

Wallace, Kevin. "Grief for the S.F. Murder Victims." San Francisco Chronicle, January 1, 1974. 

Washington, Huel. "Muslim's Report on Zebra Tipster." San Francisco Chronicle, May 6, 1974. 

Washington, Huel. "First 'Suspect' had Own Badge, " San Francisco Chronicle, May 6, 1974. 

Washington, Huel. "Another Street Slaying – The 18th 'Zebra Victim,'" San Francisco Chronicle, April 17, 1974. 

Ziegler, Mel. "The Night Pursuit of an Elusive Killer," San Francisco Chronicle, April 20, 1974. 

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