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As with other very cold but well-known murder mysteries everybody seems to have their favorite suspect and this case is no different. Hodel's son, Steve Hodel, a former homicide detective in Los Angeles, makes a very convincing case for his father as the Black Dahlia's killer. At the time of the murder in 1947, George Hodel was a well-known doctor in L.A., who led a less the sterling life-style. Arrested for the molestation of his daughter, detectives were interested in Hodel, and did in fact question him on at least one occasion.
Dr. Hodel's son Steve, was given a small photo case after the death of Dr. Hodel, which contained photos of an unknown woman. Hodel insisted that they were photos of the Black Dahlia, Elizabeth Short. The photos did not stand up to comparisons to known photos of Short, however. But it does seem that the good doctor was aquainted with Short. Steven Kay, L.A. detective also favors Hodel as a likely BD killer.
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What are three theories to solving the Black Dahlia murder case?
At this point there are not three theories that could solve this very cold case. There is only one. Thanks to the science/art of criminal profiling it is clear that Elizabeth Short was not the killer's first victim. In fact there were two previous murders in the Los Angeles area that remain unsolved and can be circumstantially linked to the Black Dahlia. Known as the 'bathtub' murders, they have many similarities to the later case. Due to the notoriety of the Black Dahlia case, there is very little left of the physical evidence in police archives. Pilphering evidence from famous cases is not unheard of. But the two murders before Short's barely made a ripple in the L.A. area. There is most likely evidence in those files, that may be able to not only tie the murders together but may shed some light in the Dahlia case. This seems to be the best chance of solving the Dahlia case. Why someone has not done this is a mystery. Motive, escape, and identity are the remaining elements to be proven. Though not 'theories', there is no consensus on any of the above referenced aspects of the crime. ☺
What evidence was found at the black dahlia crime scene?
At the Black Dahlia crime scene, the body of Elizabeth Short was found severed in two at the waist. Her face was slashed from the corners of her mouth towards her ears, creating an eerie smile (often referred to as the Glasgow smile). Additionally, some reports suggest that her body was drained of blood, washed clean, and posed in a vacant lot in Los Angeles.
Who was the black dahlia killer?
Her real name was Elizabeth Short and since her death in 1947, there have been many theories and speculations, as well as a number of books, movies, and newspaper articles about the case. What there has not been is a definite answer to the mystery. As of this writing, the crime remains unsolved and we do not know who murdered her.
Why was the Black Dahlia killer never caught?
In 1947 when Elizabeth Short was killed technology was primitave compared to what we have now. But serial killers don't usually know their victims. When there is no link between killer and victim it makes it that much harder to find the killer.
What evidence was found at the Black Dahlia murder?
She was actually killed in some other place than the place she was found. There were no tire prints since the place had a good street. Actually, the so called evidence didn't lead to the killer. But the police got close to the killer and maybe brought him for questioning since the fact that the killer didn't display more victims' shows us that he was afraid for a time. Maybe he did kill again but chose to dispose of the corpses in another way.
What does dahlia mean as in black dahlia?
A dahlia is a pretty flower and the Black Dahlia was a pretty woman who was murdered in a very gruesome way.
Where did black dahlia murder get their name?
Elizabeth Short (the Black Dahlia) was named the Black Dahlia by the press, because of her love of the color black, and the fact that she often wore a Dahlia flower in her hair.
When did Black Dahlia?
Black Dahlia died on 1947-01-15.
When was Black Dahlia - film - created?
Black Dahlia - film - was created in 2006.
When was Black Dahlia born?
Black Dahlia was born on 1924-07-29.
When did Black Dahlia die?
Black Dahlia died on 1947-01-15.
When was The Black Dahlia - novel - created?
The Black Dahlia - novel - was created in 1987-09.
What is the duration of Black Dahlia film?
The duration of Black Dahlia - film - is 1.33 hours.
When was movie The Black Dahlia released?
The Black Dahlia was released on 09/15/2006.
Who is The Black Dahlia made in 1975?
Lucy Arnaz plays Elizabeth Short, the Black Dahlia
When did Black Dahlia - video game - happen?
Black Dahlia - video game - happened in 1998.
How much money did The Black Dahlia gross worldwide?
The Black Dahlia grossed $46,672,813 worldwide.
