Doreen Gaul And James Sharp
There has been some controversy over the James Sharp and Doreen Gaul cases. Both suspects were convicted, but there are still many questions. Although the murders occurred in Venice, the exact location of the crimes remains a mystery. The ages of the suspects may have had an impact on their memories, and the case is not yet solved. However, there is enough evidence to support the theory that Gaul and Sharp were the killers.
It is possible that Gaul had received a letter from the Zodiac killer that was left in her room. The letter also contained a cipher, Albany Medical Center. These cryptic letters were found with Gaul’s possessions. Police believe that the letter was intended to taunt law enforcement. A drawing was also included in the note that had symbolic meanings for many people.
It is possible that the victims were involved in an extracurricular activity. Gaul was also a member at Thetan Manor commune. She graduated from Albany High School in 1969 and lived with her parents at 570 Myrtle Avenue. The two victims may have had a relationship, or were merely living on the same street. The death of James Sharp has sparked a flood of public interest.
Both Gaul Sharp and Sharp were active in Scientology. The city had four “church” buildings as well as administrative offices. They also lived in old Victorian mansions close to MacArthur Park, which is less than half a block from the alley where bodies were dumped. James Sharp lived in an apartment building of three stories with an older Scientology worker. Doreen Gaul lived with a fourteen-room community called Thetan Manor. She had been living in the commune for only four days before the homicide. She was about to become Thetan “clear,” which is a designation indicating a high level of study.
The murders of Scientologists Doreen Gaul and James Sharp took place in the same month. They were stabbed almost 60 times and had their eyes cut out. The crimes have been linked to the Manson family, which is believed to be the prime suspect. In both cases, the victim was killed by a man who was dressed in white pants and black shoes.
The case is still not resolved. The Church of Scientology has been asked to release a list of its members, but they refused. The Church of Scientology denied these requests, and many people in the community reported their association with the deceased. Doreen Gaul was abused and James Sharp was also a member of the group. The property where Doreen lived is also owned by the Church.