Shraman Mitra
Peacock’s ‘Myth of the Zodiac Killer’ and Netflix’s ‘This is the Zodiac Speaking’ are both documentary series’ that revisit the infamous Zodiac Killings. It investigates the matter by exploring it through several one-on-one interviews with experts, law enforcement officials, as well as loved ones of the victims. Incidentally, many believe Darlene Ferrin, who was shot to death on July 4, 1969, while sitting inside a car in a parking lot in Vallejo, California, was the Zodiac Killer’s second victim. Both these shows thus feature Darlene’s sister, Kris Chambers, who revealed intricate details about the former and her lifestyle, which could prove crucial to solving the crime.
Kris Chambers Didn’t Like Her Sister’s First Husband
Growing up alongside Darlene Elizabeth Ferrin, Kris Chambers developed a close bond with her sister, and the two remained remarkably close throughout their lives. Hence, when describing her sister on the shows, Kris insisted that Darlene was a kindhearted and caring woman who loved helping others and treated everyone with kindness. She even talked about Darlene’s selfless nature and how she would often put her family and loved ones ahead of her own self. According to the Peacock original, that is why Kris was pretty surprised when Darlene eventually got together with Jim Crabtree and decided to marry him.
According to Kris, Darlene and Jim did not have a very healthy relationship, and she even accused her sister’s first husband of being abusive and violent. In fact, even though Jim denied the allegations against him and insisted that he did not raise a hand on his ex-wife, Kris insisted that Darlene wasn’t happy in the marriage and wanted an out as soon as possible. These views were mirrored by Dean Ferrin, Darlene’s second husband, who met her when she was still married. Thus, with Dean’s help and Kris’ support, Darlene finally managed to regain control of her life and divorced Jim.
Interestingly, in the Peacock original production, Kris claimed that once Jim realized Darlene was planning on marrying Dean after the divorce, he could not bear the jealousy and decided to leave town immediately. Furthermore, she also went on to assert that Darlene and Jim’s divorce was pretty volatile, and the ex-husband allegedly harbored great resentment for her sister in the years that followed. Nevertheless, Darlene soon settled into her life with Dean, and Kris stated how her sister embraced her motherly duties and was very loyal and loving as a wife.
Kris Chambers Was With Her Sister Mere Hours Before Her Murder
Unfortunately, the perfect life was not to last as Darlene Elizabeth Ferrin was shot on July 4, 1969, while sitting inside a car with her friend Michael Renault Mageau in the Blue Rock Springs Park parking lot in Vallejo, California. Although Michael was gravely injured in the same attack, he pulled through against all odds, but Darlene ultimately succumbed to her injuries. As per Kris’ own accounts, the sisters had actually spent the evening together on a boar to celebrate the holiday before going to a local waffle shop by the name of Terry’s.
After they had left this establishment and while they were settling into Darlene’s car, a strange man had approached them, yet unfortunately, Kris can not remember what he looked like. All she remembers is that she and Darlene had then returned to their childhood home to beg their father to let her go to her elder sister’s home and launch some fireworks, only to be told no. Little did any of them know, they’d get the call of Darlene’s homicide hours later.
Where Is Kris Chambers Today?
Naturally, the horrific tragedy devastated Kris Chambers, and she could not believe why anyone would want to hurt her sister in such a heinous manner. However, she immediately voiced her concerns regarding Jim Crabtree and claimed he still resented Darlene for the divorce. She also came forward with the incident at Terry’s parking lot. Subsequently, the police based their investigation on Kris’s statement and looked at Jim as a suspect, but they soon found out that he was at his workplace at the time of the murder.
As for the Terry incident, sadly nothing ever became of it since she couldn’t remember what that strange man looked like or even what he said. Coming to Kris’ current standing, it appears as if she still misses her sister and mourns her to this day, all the while being determined to carry her legacy forward. On the other hand, she still hasn’t given up on her suspicion and believes Jim Crabtree or someone local might have been involved with Darlene’s murder somehow. Nevertheless, with Kris now living a quiet life surrounded by loved ones in Reno, Nevada, we wish her the best for the years to come. This proud family woman has actually been a Nevada resident since 1978, where she had a great career as a dentist before retiring to now serve as a pet sitter.
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