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Police are hunting "The Doodler," the suspected murderer of five gay men during the mid-1970s
Summary by LGBTQ News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Daniel Villarreal , as published by LGBTQ Nation
· June 15, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The reward of $250,000 is available to anyone who can provide information that helps identify the person or people responsible, known as "The Doodler".
A reward is being offered by San Francisco police for information leading to the identification of a suspected murderer. The case involves a series of murders that took place between late January 1974 and June 1975. The police are seeking help in solving the murders of six white gay men who were targeted during late night and early morning hours.
The reward of $250,000 is available to anyone who can provide information that helps identify the person or people responsible, known as "The Doodler". For more information, readers can refer to the source.
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Category: rights ·
Published: June 15, 2026 ·
Source: LGBTQ Nation ·
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