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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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

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

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

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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Black Dahlia: Today on ‘Midday Sunday’

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

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

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: George Hodel Murder HQ Soil Tests Overdue – Week 3

OK, this is ridiculous. If you will remember (and of course you do) 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 … Continue reading

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

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

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

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

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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