Joseph Herbert, a decorated former police detective whose meticulous work and deep understanding of criminal psychology were instrumental in the apprehension of the individual dubbed the “Copycat Zodiac Killer,” has died. He was 68.
Herbert’s passing marks the end of a distinguished career in law enforcement, highlighted by his pivotal role in solving one of the early 21st century’s most unsettling criminal investigations.
A Breakthrough in a Terrifying Case
The “Copycat Zodiac” case, which gripped
