Category Archives: Hollywood

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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Movieland Mystery Photo – Newsboy Cap Edition VII (Updated +++)

Posted on March 4, 2013 by lmharnisch

And here’s a mystery chap in a newsboy cap! How to Wear a Hat – Newsboy Cap Edition How to Wear a Hat — ‘Grapes of Wrath’ Edition Movieland Mystery Photo – Newsboy Cap Edition I Movieland Mystery Photo – … Continue reading →

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Black Dahlia: The Non-Smoking Gun – George Hodel Files Part 26

Posted on March 4, 2013 by lmharnisch

Hodel and some man talking about colors! Hard to understand!! Talking low!!!! Talking about plastic bottles!!!!!! March 15, 1950: Another day of ringing phones and hard to understand conversations at the purported Murder HQ of Dr. George “Evil Genius” Hodel. … Continue reading →

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: Celebrity Politicians, Hollywood’s Honorary Mayors 2

Posted on March 4, 2013 by lmharnisch

Oct. 25, 1954: Betty White becomes honorary mayor of Hollywood. During the 1930s and 1940s, neighborhoods and cities surrounding Los Angeles named celebrities as honorary mayors to help gain their areas vital city services like flood control, better roads, and … Continue reading →

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Black Dahlia: Today on ‘Midday Sunday’

Posted on March 3, 2013 by lmharnisch

Set your DVR: I will be discussing the Black Dahlia case and Buster the cadaver dog’s romp at the Sowden House – Dr. George “Evil Genius” Hodel’s purported Murder HQ —  with my good friend Tony Valdez on “Midday Sunday” … Continue reading →

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Black Dahlia: The Non-Smoking Gun – George Hodel Files Part 25

Posted on March 3, 2013 by lmharnisch

March 14, 1950: And here we find out what happened to Ellen, the housekeeper with occasional benefits, who is frequently heard crying in the transcripts. What does Dr. George “Evil Genius” Hodel do with a problematic woman? Does he kill … Continue reading →

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Black Dahlia: The Non-Smoking Gun – George Hodel Files Part 24

Posted on March 2, 2013 by lmharnisch

He was on the can, reading and grunting, then flushes toilet!!!! Another day of tedium and bowel movements at the alleged Murder HQ of Dr. George “Evil Genius” Hodel. The George Hodel files Part 1 | Part 2 | Part … Continue reading →

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Black Dahlia: The Non-Smoking Gun – George Hodel Files Part 23

Posted on March 1, 2013 by lmharnisch

March 12, 1950: Another day of absolutely nothing at the purported Murder HQ of Dr. George “Evil Genius” Hodel. And yes, I know this is boring and tedious. That’s the point: There is absolutely nothing in these transcripts to show … Continue reading →

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Black Dahlia: The Non-Smoking Gun – George Hodel Files Part 22

Posted on February 28, 2013 by lmharnisch

Typing by someone –not Hodel – Not as adept as Hodel. No conversation!!!! Another day of typing at the purported Murder HQ of Dr. George “Evil Genius” Hodel, in which Dorothy discusses Vincent Price, MGM and John Farrow. The George … Continue reading →

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Black Dahlia: The Non-Smoking Gun – George Hodel Files Part 21

Posted on February 27, 2013 by lmharnisch

She was going to shoot me and commit suicide “Tamara”!!!!!!! Well, that’s sort of juicy, isn’t it? Of course, it seems to involve Tamar Hodel rather than one of Dr. George “Evil Genius”Hodel’s alleged killings, but still juicy. Another day … Continue reading →

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Black Dahlia: The Non-Smoking Gun – George Hodel Files Part 20

Posted on February 26, 2013 by lmharnisch

I love you very much!!!!! Love? No “Evil Genius” points today! Love at the purported Murder HQ of Dr. George “Evil Genius” Hodel on March 9, 1950. The George Hodel files Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | … Continue reading →

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights – Studio City’s La Fonda Wayside Inn

Posted on February 25, 2013 by lmharnisch

The bread-and-butter businesses of most municipalities are those providing goods and services, with restaurants near the top of the list. Running a restaurant is extremely difficult, because costs are high, profit margins are low and public tastes can often be … Continue reading →

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Black Dahlia: The Non-Smoking Gun – George Hodel Files Part 19

Posted on February 25, 2013 by lmharnisch

Phone rings 9 times – no one answers!!!!! March 8, 1950: Another day of tedium at the purported Murder HQ of Dr. George “Evil Genius” Hodel. 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 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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