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Why did the Zodiac killer stop?

It is unknown why the Zodiac killer stopped. His murder spree is believed to have lasted from 1968 to 1969, though some have suggested a longer period. It is possible that he died or was imprisoned for other crimes. The killer could have also have been incapacitated in such a manner that prevented him from committing other murders.