Nov 14, 2008 10:14 pm US/Pacific
FBI Gathers DNA Evidence From Zodiac Subject's Son
SACRAMENTO (CBS13) ―
New developments have emerged tonight in the FBI investigation to unmask the Zodiac Killer.
"He was my dad," said Charles Tarrace, son of Jack Tarrance. "Either way, he was a good dad."
Love doesn't eliminate doubt. Charles Tarrance is the biological son of Jack Tarrance -- the focus of the FBI's investigation.
"I want the answer of whether it's yes or no," said Charles, who is turning evidence over to the FBI.
Charles is turning over items that once belonged to his late father. These objects could provide a DNA link to serial killer. Those objects include inhalers, a toothbrush, and a comb.
"It has his hair on it," said Charles.
"It's an open investigation; all I know is that they [FBI] want more items…that is what we're doing," said Dennis Kaufman, Jack Tarrance's step son.
Dennis Kaufman, Charles' half brother, built a strong enough case against his stepfather to pique the FBI's interest.
"I'm glad he's helping me," said Dennis. "It's a relief because for years we didn't talk because of this thing."
Charles says his father never told him he was the Zodiac, but there are episodes he can't explain, like once in a hospital. "I was wheeling him down a hallway, he was acting like he was shooting people…he was laughing saying 'ha, ha, Zodiac'."
The two brothers are now working together to find out if their father hid a horrifying family secret.
Charles says he doesn't know if his father was the Zodiac Killer. "I don't know…I can't answer that," said Charles.
There is still no timeline on when the FBI plans to wrap up their investigation.
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