Robert Graysmith

Robert Graysmith is an American author and former cartoonist, best known for his true crime books about the infamous Zodiac Killer. Born on September 17, 1942, in Pensacola, Florida, Graysmith's career began as an editorial cartoonist for the San Francisco Chronicle, where he became deeply interested in the Zodiac case. His first book, "Zodiac," published in 1986, detailed his own investigation into the unsolved crimes and was subsequently adapted into a major 2007 film. Graysmith continued exploring other true crime stories, penning several more books. His meticulous research and compelling narratives have made him a significant figure in true crime literature.