Category Archives: Cold Cases

‘Ask Me Anything’ on George Hodel – September 16

Posted on September 9, 2025 by lmharnisch

Reminder: I will do an Ask Me Anything on George Hodel and Steve Hodel next Tuesday, September 16, at 10 a.m. Pacific time on YouTube. Have questions? Leave them in the comments. Continue reading →

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Black Dahlia: William J. Mann’s ‘Murders, Monsters, and Madness in Midcentury Hollywood’ — Not a Better Answer in the Dahlia Case, Just a Different One

Posted on September 8, 2025 by lmharnisch

Black Dahlia: Murder, Monsters, and Madness in Midcentury Hollywood, by William J. Mann, Simon & Schuster, 464 pages, January 27, 2026, $31.   Like a game of Clue with an actual cold case to solve, a well-worn list of suspects … Continue reading →

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LAPD Parker Center Cop Shop Files: Jane Doe, September 5, 1973

Posted on September 5, 2025 by lmharnisch

September 5, 1973: Sheriff Peter Pitchess is seeking help in identifying a Jane Doe, age 14-19, found in an open grave in Hacienda Heights. She was wearing these earrings.
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Black Dahlia: Ask Me Anything, September 2025

Posted on September 2, 2025 by lmharnisch

This month’s Ask Me Anything on the Black Dahlia case, including a progress report on Heaven Is HERE! and look at the “Black Dahlia” edition of “Clue” based on the infamous list of 22 suspects. Continue reading →

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August 29, 1947: Headless Skeleton Found in Burlap Sack in Chantry Flats

Posted on August 29, 2025 by lmharnisch

August 29, 1947: A camper finds the headless skeleton of a woman in a burlap sack in Chantry Flats at the head of Santa Anita Canyon. Examination reveals that she had been embalmed, excluding the possibility of murder. Continue reading →

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Reminder – My Next ‘Ask Me Anything’ on the Black Dahlia Case Is September 2

Posted on August 26, 2025 by lmharnisch

Reminder: I will be doing a live Ask Me Anything on the Black Dahlia case on YouTube next Tuesday, September 2, at 10 a.m. Pacific time. Have questions? Leave them in the comments. Continue reading →

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George Hodel: Ask Me Anything, August 2025

Posted on August 19, 2025 by lmharnisch

This month’s Ask Me Anything on George Hodel and Steve Hodel in the Black Dahlia case. Continue reading →

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‘Ask Me Anything’ on George Hodel – August 19

Posted on August 12, 2025 by lmharnisch

Reminder: I will do an Ask Me Anything on George Hodel and Steve Hodel next Tuesday, August 19, at 10 a.m. Pacific time on YouTube. Have questions? Leave them in the comments. Continue reading →

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Aug. 11, 1947: Two Men Found Shot to Death in Bizarre Mystery

Posted on August 11, 2025 by lmharnisch

August 11, 1947: Two men are found shot to death in a motel room on Cahuenga Boulevard. They were fully clothed except for their shoes. Continue reading →

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Black Dahlia: Ask Me Anything, August 2025

Posted on August 5, 2025 by lmharnisch

This month’s Ask Me Anything on the Black Dahlia case, including a progress report on Heaven Is HERE! and look at William Mann’s forthcoming “Black Dahlia: Murder, Monsters and Madness in Midcentury Hollywood.” Continue reading →

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Reminder – My Next ‘Ask Me Anything’ on the Black Dahlia Case Is August 5

Posted on July 29, 2025 by lmharnisch

Reminder: I will be doing a live Ask Me Anything on the Black Dahlia case on YouTube next Tuesday, August 5, at 10 a.m. Pacific time. Have questions? Leave them in the comments. Continue reading →

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George Hodel: Ask Me Anything, July 2025

Posted on July 15, 2025 by lmharnisch

This month’s Ask Me Anything on George Hodel and Steve Hodel in the Black Dahlia case. Continue reading →

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‘Ask Me Anything’ on George Hodel – July 15

Posted on July 8, 2025 by lmharnisch

Next Tuesday (July 15) on YouTube, at 10 a.m. Pacific time, Boxie and I will be answering questions about George Hodel and Steve Hodel in the Black Dahlia case. Have questions? Leave them in the comments (and questions, pls, not statements). Continue reading →

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Black Dahlia: Ask Me Anything, July 2025

Posted on July 1, 2025 by lmharnisch

This month’s Ask Me Anything on the Black Dahlia case, including a progress report on Heaven Is HERE! and a summary of the forthcoming book that “solves” the Black Dahlia case, Eli Frankel’s “Sisters in Death.” Continue reading →

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Reminder – My Next ‘Ask Me Anything’ on the Black Dahlia Case Is July 1

Posted on June 24, 2025 by lmharnisch

Reminder: I will be doing a live Ask Me Anything on the #BlackDahlia case on YouTube and Instagram next Tuesday, July 1, at 10 a.m. Pacific time. Have questions? Leave them in the comments or DM me. Continue reading →

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George Hodel: Ask Me Anything, June 2025

Posted on June 17, 2025 by lmharnisch

This month’s Ask Me Anything on George Hodel and Steve Hodel in the Black Dahlia case. Continue reading →

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‘Ask Me Anything’ on George Hodel – June 17

Posted on June 10, 2025 by lmharnisch

Next Tuesday (April 15) on YouTube, at 10 a.m. Pacific time, Boxie and I will be answering questions about George Hodel and Steve Hodel in the Black Dahlia case. Have questions? Leave them in the comments (and questions, pls, not statements). Continue reading →

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Black Dahlia: Ask Me Anything, June 2025

Posted on June 3, 2025 by lmharnisch

This month’s Ask Me Anything on the Black Dahlia case, including a progress report on Heaven Is HERE! and a summary of the forthcoming book that “solves” the Black Dahlia case, Eli Frankel’s “Sisters in Death.” Continue reading →

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Reminder – My Next ‘Ask Me Anything’ on the Black Dahlia Case Is June 3

Posted on May 27, 2025 by lmharnisch

Reminder: I will be doing a live Ask Me Anything on the #BlackDahlia case on YouTube and Instagram next Tuesday, June 3, at 10 a.m. Pacific time. Have questions? Leave them in the comments or DM me. Continue reading →

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George Hodel: Ask Me Anything, May 2025

Posted on May 20, 2025 by lmharnisch

This month’s Ask Me Anything on George Hodel and Steve Hodel in the Black Dahlia case. Continue reading →

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