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I am retired from the Los Angeles Times

Black Dahlia: The Non-Smoking Gun – George Hodel Files Part 18

Posted on February 24, 2013 by lmharnisch

someone snoring!!! Could it be the Daily Mirror readers? March 7, 1950: Another day of tedium at the purported Murder HQ of Dr. George “Evil Genius” Hodel, whose worst crime may be trying to cut the Sowden House into apartments. … Continue reading →

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Musicland Mystery Photo (Updated ++++)

Posted on February 23, 2013 by lmharnisch

Look what I found! Remember it from here?

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Black Dahlia: The Non-Smoking Gun – George Hodel Files Part 17

Posted on February 23, 2013 by lmharnisch

both now move to part of house where talk is unintelligible — both return and Hodel suggests they sit in his car and talk — to which party agrees!!! Dr. George “Evil Genius” Hodel knows one place that isn’t bugged … Continue reading →

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Black Dahlia: Waiting for Test Results on Dr. George ‘Evil Genius’ Hodel’s Murder HQ, Week 2

Posted on February 22, 2013 by lmharnisch

Ever wonder how long it takes to test soil samples for evidence of human remains? We are, of course, since we are waiting breathlessly for results of soil taken from Dr. George “Evil Genius” Hodel’s purported Murder HQ after “Buster … Continue reading →

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Black Dahlia: The Non-Smoking Gun – George Hodel Files Part 16

Posted on February 22, 2013 by lmharnisch

Hodel again started talking about photographs with the tw(o) people!!! Pictures seemed to be of Japanese girls!!!!! Another day at the purported Murder HQ of Dr. George “Evil Genius” Hodel, March 5, 1950. And in case you are wondering, the … Continue reading →

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No Carole Lombard Death Scene Photos Here!

Posted on February 21, 2013 by lmharnisch

One of the oddest experiences in running the L.A. Daily Mirror is to see how many people stumble in while searching for “snuff” pictures of Carole Lombard, who died in a 1942 plane crash. Not a day goes by that … Continue reading →

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Black Dahlia: The Non-Smoking Gun – George Hodel Files Part 15

Posted on February 21, 2013 by lmharnisch

“You’re talking over a tapped line. Oh yes, it’s been tapped for a long time!!!” So begins another day at the purported Murder HQ of Dr. George “Evil Genius” Hodel, March 4, 1950. The George Hodel files Part 1 | … Continue reading →

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Black Dahlia: The Non-Smoking Gun – George Hodel Files Part 14

Posted on February 20, 2013 by lmharnisch

Hodel and Ellen have conversation in Spanish. They are in bedroom having sex intercourse or something, probably perversion. Sounds like he got another blowjob!!!!! A little perversion breaks up the monotony at the purported Murder HQ of Dr. George “Evil … Continue reading →

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Black Dahlia: The Non-Smoking Gun – George Hodel Files Part 13

Posted on February 19, 2013 by lmharnisch

Be nice to her, she is an old lady!!! March 2, 1950: Another boring day at the purported murder HQ of Dr. George “Evil Genius” Hodel. A maniacal killer is worried about being nice to an old lady??? No “Evil … Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated ++)

Posted on February 18, 2013 by lmharnisch

And for Monday, a mystery lady!

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: Douglas Fairbanks, Author

Posted on February 18, 2013 by lmharnisch

Douglas Fairbanks: “Teaching his dog to smile.” Douglas Fairbanks exploded onto the filmmaking scene in 1915 after a successful career on Broadway as a dashing leading man. His jaunty joie de vivre and flashy acrobatics wowed audiences on stage and … Continue reading →

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Black Dahlia: The Non-Smoking Gun – George Hodel Files Part 12

Posted on February 18, 2013 by lmharnisch

“I wish I hadn’t done that!!!!!” March 1, 1950: Another day of tedium at the purported murder HQ of Dr. George “Evil Genius” Hodel. In case you just tuned in and are wondering “What’s with all this boring nonsense?” I’m … Continue reading →

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Black Dahlia: The Non-Smoking Gun – George Hodel Files Part 11

Posted on February 17, 2013 by lmharnisch

Thursday I may be going to Santa Barbara!!! And here is Part 11 of the Dr. George “Evil Genius” Hodel transcripts for Feb. 28, 1950. The George Hodel files Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 … Continue reading →

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Black Dahlia: The Non-Smoking Gun – George Hodel Files Part 10

Posted on February 16, 2013 by lmharnisch

Well anyway, she hasn’t said she’d committed incest or killed the Black Dahlia!!! (I wonder if Hodel was talking to Theodore Kolline, who was apparently staying with him during his divorce.) And here is the Feb. 27, 1950, installment of … Continue reading →

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Black Dahlia: Hodel ‘Murder HQ’ Test Results? Day 5

Posted on February 15, 2013 by lmharnisch

It’s Friday and still no announcement. And here I was, thinking that the Black Dahlia case was “nearly solved.”  You don’t suppose it was all just a publicity stunt, do you? If you will remember (and of course you do) … Continue reading →

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Black Dahlia: The Non-Smoking Gun – George Hodel Files Part 9

Posted on February 15, 2013 by lmharnisch

Hodel snoring very loudly – no other movements!!! Welcome to yet another day of bugging the Lloyd Wright manse of Dr. George “Evil Genius” Hodel,  Feb. 26, 1950. Apparently Theodore Kolline moved in with Hodel while seeking a divorce. The … Continue reading →

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San Xavier: The Mystery of the Mission’s Missing Lions

Posted on February 14, 2013 by lmharnisch

In 1982, two hand-carved wooden lions dating from 1797 vanished from the chancel at Mission San Xavier del Bac. In 1988, the reproductions shown above made by brothers Hector and Jorge Ortega were installed and fastened down to prevent theft. … Continue reading →

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Black Dahlia: Hodel ‘Murder HQ’ Test Results? Day 4

Posted on February 14, 2013 by lmharnisch

The week is almost up and there’s been no announcement. Do you think the results were negative? Hmmmm. If you will remember (and of course you do) Christine Pelisek wrote in the Daily Beast on Feb. 3, 2013, that test … Continue reading →

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Black Dahlia: The Non-Smoking Gun – George Hodel Files Part 8

Posted on February 14, 2013 by lmharnisch

It is a morbid poem!!! Welcome to another day of bugging the purported murder HQ of Dr. George “Evil Genius” Hodel, Feb. 25, 1950. The George Hodel files Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | … Continue reading →

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Black Dahlia: The Non-Smoking Gun – George Hodel Files Part 7

Posted on February 13, 2013 by lmharnisch

Aren’t you going to bed for Christ sake? Another day in the life of Dr. George “Evil Genius” Hodel, Feb. 24, 1950. The George Hodel files Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 … Continue reading →

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