Behind the shadows of a dimly lit Hollywood sign, lies secrets of the grit and glamour of Los Angeles in the 1940’s. On the sunny morning of January 15th, 1947, on a mother and daughter’s stroll, a gruesome discovery was unveiled thereby creating the mystery of “The Black Dahlia.” Behind that ghastly smile engraved in the memories of many, her mystery is one that has stumped many. While the mistakes during her infamous reign of fright over the city remain unsolved, there is a darker rabbit hole that may involve some of the most known names with devious, and deeply rooted trauma. While the masses may know her as “The Black Dahlia,” she was once known as Elizabeth Short. Elizabeth Short, born to Phoebe Mae Sawyer and Cleo Short on July 29, 1924
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Hodel has the background for the sort of manor Elizabeth’s body was found in relation to the incisions, has been heard joking about doing the murder, and recordings of him stating that he killed his secretary. Hodel was actually connected to some compelling evidence that ties him to the crime. Hodel being the prime suspect is very plausible, but why? His son is a key witness. While taking a look at Hodel’s background in the medical field and his ties to people in Hollywood, it is plausible that Hodel may be the one who did it. From the draining of the blood to the bristles left on her body from being scrubbed so intensely, her murderer being a doctor is not far-fetched. After Hodel’s death in 1999, his son, a detective, Steve Hodel, was rummaging through his old belongings when a picture of a young woman was seen peeking back at him. He automatically knew it was short. While looking at these images, Alexis Sobel Fitts made a statement that further proves a medical history of Short’s
Hodel has the background for the sort of manor Elizabeth’s body was found in relation to the incisions, has been heard joking about doing the murder, and recordings of him stating that he killed his secretary. Hodel was actually connected to some compelling evidence that ties him to the crime. Hodel being the prime suspect is very plausible, but why? His son is a key witness. While taking a look at Hodel’s background in the medical field and his ties to people in Hollywood, it is plausible that Hodel may be the one who did it. From the draining of the blood to the bristles left on her body from being scrubbed so intensely, her murderer being a doctor is not far-fetched. After Hodel’s death in 1999, his son, a detective, Steve Hodel, was rummaging through his old belongings when a picture of a young woman was seen peeking back at him. He automatically knew it was short. While looking at these images, Alexis Sobel Fitts made a statement that further proves a medical history of Short’s