Dave Toschi facts for kids
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Dave Toschi
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Toschi in 1976
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David Ramon Toschi
July 11, 1931 San Francisco, California, U.S.
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| Died | January 6, 2018 (aged 86) San Francisco, California, U.S.
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| Education | Galileo High School |
| Occupation | Inspector (1952–1989) |
| Known for | The Zodiac Killer case |
| Spouse(s) |
Carol Bacigalupi
(m. 1957) |
David Ramon Toschi (July 11, 1931 – January 6, 2018) was a famous American police officer. He worked as a detective for the San Francisco Police Department. He became well-known for his work on the difficult Zodiac Killer case. His unique style even inspired characters in movies like Bullitt and Dirty Harry.
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Who Was Dave Toschi?
Early Life and Military Service
Dave Toschi was born in San Francisco, California. His family was Italian-American. He went to Galileo High School. After high school, he joined the U.S. Army. He served during the Korean War and left the army in 1952.
Becoming a Police Detective
After his time in the army, Toschi returned to San Francisco. He joined the San Francisco Police Department in 1953. He worked there until 1985. From 1966 to 1978, he was a detective in the homicide unit. This unit investigates serious crimes like murders.
The Zodiac Killer Case
Dave Toschi is most famous for his work on the Zodiac Killer case. The Zodiac Killer was a mysterious criminal who committed several murders in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The killer sent strange letters and codes to the police and newspapers.
Toschi and his partner, Inspector Bill Armstrong, started working on the case. This was after a taxi driver named Paul Stine was murdered. The Zodiac Killer case became very famous. It was also very frustrating because the killer was never caught.
Toschi's Unique Style
Detective Toschi was known for his special way of dressing. He often wore bow-ties and bright plaid suits. He also had curly hair and a long trench coat. This was different from other detectives at the time. They usually tried to look very plain.
His unique style and dedication made him a public figure. He was often in the news. This attention sometimes caused problems for him during the investigation.
After the Zodiac Case
In 1978, Toschi was moved from the Zodiac case. He then worked in the robbery unit. After leaving the police department, he worked in security. He was the Director of Security for St. Luke's Hospital in San Francisco. Later, he worked for the Pan Pacific Hotel. He also became a vice president at North Star Security Services.
Dave Toschi also helped with the 2007 movie Zodiac. He was a technical advisor, making sure the movie showed the police work accurately.
Family Life
Dave Toschi married Carol Bacigalupi in 1957. They had three daughters named Susan, Karen, and Linda. His family preferred to stay private. They did not want to be shown or mentioned in the Zodiac film.
Images for kids
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Toschi in 1976
See also
In Spanish: Dave Toschi para niños
