Category Archives: Black Dahlia

Black Dahlia: What Is the Address of the Crime Scene?

Posted on May 15, 2013 by lmharnisch

I received a query yesterday from someone at Los Angeles magazine wanting to know the address on South Norton Avenue where the body of Elizabeth Short was found. The crime scene is usually given as “39th and Norton,” the nearest … Continue reading →

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Marya Marco — Found on EBay

Posted on May 6, 2013 by lmharnisch

This photo of Marya Marco from “City Beneath the Sea” has been listed on EBay. You may recall that Marco came forward and identified herself as one of the women in photos released by Steve Hodel. which he found in … Continue reading →

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Mystery Matchbook

Posted on May 1, 2013 by lmharnisch

Look what turned up on EBay!

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Black Dahlia: Soil Test Results From Dr. George ‘Evil Genius’ Hodel’s Purported Murder HQ

Posted on April 27, 2013 by lmharnisch

And in case anyone thinks that we have forgotten: No, nothing has been announced about the purported tests performed on soil from Dr. George “Evil Genius” Hodel’s purported murder HQ. I think it’s safe to say there are no results … Continue reading →

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The Real L.A. Noir – Tomorrow at The Times Festival of Books

Posted on April 19, 2013 by lmharnisch

Among the events scheduled for this weekend’s Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, you may especially enjoy a panel moderated by Patt Morrison titled “The Real L.A. Noir,” featuring reporters Andrew Blankstein and Richard Winton — and me. The panel … Continue reading →

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Noir Fans, Mark Your Calendars

Posted on April 9, 2013 by lmharnisch

Among the events scheduled for the upcoming Los Angeles Times Festival of Books (April 20-21), you may especially enjoy a panel moderated by Patt Morrison titled “The Real L.A. Noir,” featuring reporters Andrew Blankstein and Richard Winton — and me. … Continue reading →

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Black Dahlia: STILL Waiting for Soil Test Results From Dr. George ‘Evil Genius’ Hodel’s Purported Murder HQ

Posted on March 29, 2013 by lmharnisch

Oh those Brits! The Express has jumped all over the story about Zooey Deschanel and Jamie Linden visiting the Sowden House, Dr. George “Evil Genius” Hodel’s purported Murder HQ. Naturally, since it’s a better story, they dub it the “Black … Continue reading →

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Black Dahlia: George Hodel Murder HQ Soil Tests Overdue – Week 5

Posted on March 15, 2013 by lmharnisch

And in case you have forgotten…. Let me remind you that Christine Pelisek wrote in the Daily Beast on Feb. 3, 2013, that test results on soil taken from the Sowden House (George “Evil Genius” Hodel’s purported murder HQ) would … Continue reading →

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Black Dahlia: The Non-Smoking Gun – George Hodel Files Part 37

Posted on March 15, 2013 by lmharnisch

March 27, 1950: All quiet. Good nite. And with that, the LAPD and the district attorney’s office ended their surveillance of the purported Murder HQ of Dr. George “Evil Genius” Hodel. At least a few of you have read every … Continue reading →

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Black Dahlia: The Non-Smoking Gun – George Hodel Files Part 36

Posted on March 14, 2013 by lmharnisch

Sounded like Hodel said something about Black Dahlia!!!! March 25, 1950: Hodel says he wants money and power — talking about China — talking about selling some of Hodel’s paintings or something. Hodel talking about picture police have of him … Continue reading →

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Black Dahlia: The Non-Smoking Gun – George Hodel Files Part 35

Posted on March 13, 2013 by lmharnisch

March 24, 1950: Another day of typing, peeing and ringing phones at the purported Murder HQ of Dr. George “Evil Genius” Hodel. Only four days left! The George Hodel files Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part … Continue reading →

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Black Dahlia: The Non-Smoking Gun – George Hodel Files Part 34

Posted on March 12, 2013 by lmharnisch

March 23, 1950: No, the police did not suddenly and inexplicably abandon the investigation. They ran away before they died of boredom. The George Hodel files Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 … Continue reading →

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Black Dahlia: The Non-Smoking Gun – George Hodel Files Part 33

Posted on March 11, 2013 by lmharnisch

Conversation has now turned to corporations, stocks and bonds with Hodel doing very little talking!!!!!!! March 22, 1950: Even the police are bored. The good news is that we’re almost done. Only six more days! The George Hodel files Part … Continue reading →

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Black Dahlia: The Non-Smoking Gun – George Hodel Files Part 32

Posted on March 10, 2013 by lmharnisch

Hodel must have slept in another part of house. There were no snoring noises all morning!!!! Said I’m in trouble!!!!!!! March 21, 1950: Another day of tedium. The George Hodel files Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | … Continue reading →

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Black Dahlia: The Non-Smoking Gun – George Hodel Files Part 31

Posted on March 9, 2013 by lmharnisch

Sounds like Hodel is trying to pull a fast one of some kind!!!!! Still playing Chinese music — music worse than Hodel’s music!!! March 20, 1950: Discussions of books and poetry!! Going to see Burrel Ives (Burl Ives) at UCLA!!! … Continue reading →

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Black Dahlia: George Hodel Murder HQ Soil Tests Overdue – Week 4

Posted on March 8, 2013 by lmharnisch

I guess everybody has forgotten about this except for me. Let me remind you that Christine Pelisek wrote in the Daily Beast on Feb. 3, 2013, that test results on soil taken from the Sowden House (George “Evil Genius” Hodel’s … Continue reading →

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Black Dahlia: The Non-Smoking Gun – George Hodel Files Part 30

Posted on March 8, 2013 by lmharnisch

Hodel again talking to Negro woman!!!!! March 19, 1950: Another day of…. well, certainly you know the drill by now. Today we have the addition of a vacuum cleaner!!! And if you think this is boring and tedious for you, … Continue reading →

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Black Dahlia: The Non-Smoking Gun – George Hodel Files Part 29

Posted on March 7, 2013 by lmharnisch

“Jesus Christ, Walsh — that’s what you spent your day doing?” –J.J. Gittes, “Chinatown” March 18, 1950:  Another day of ringing phones and snoring at the alleged Murder HQ of Dr. George “Evil Genius” Hodel. The George Hodel files Part … Continue reading →

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Black Dahlia: The Non-Smoking Gun – George Hodel Files Part 28

Posted on March 6, 2013 by lmharnisch

Can hear some machine noises — sounds like an electric hand drill!!! March 17, 1950: Another day of ringing phones and snoring at the purported HQ of Dr. George “Evil Genius” Hodel. We have 11 days to go and then … Continue reading →

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Black Dahlia: The Non-Smoking Gun – George Hodel Files Part 27

Posted on March 5, 2013 by lmharnisch

Hodel calls Sears Roebuck on Santa Monica Blvd. in regards to mattress covers!!!!!!! March 16, 1950: Another day of tedium, typing, bathroom noises and snoring at Dr. George “Evil Genius” Hodel’s purported Murder HQ. And in case you are wondering, … Continue reading →

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