Tag Archives: Black Dahlia

Found on EBay

Posted on March 5, 2008 by lmharnisch

Regular reader Callbox Sam pointed out this item on EBay: A copy of the Feb. 8, 1947, Herald-Express with the Page 1 story about Joseph Dumais’ confession in the Black Dahlia killing. Dumais conned Army investigators (but not the LAPD) … Continue reading →

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Black Dahlia

Posted on January 15, 2008 by lmharnisch

Yes, today is the anniversary of Elizabeth Short’s murder. As is my custom, I will be cutting back my roses today, which is one way I honor her memory. I also make an annual donation in her name to Shelter … Continue reading →

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Black Dahlia

Posted on January 9, 2008 by lmharnisch

  This letter showed up on my desk last week. Note the postmark: August 2007. Apparently "Black Dahlia" and "Los Angeles Times" is almost all it takes to get a letter to me–eventually–although I don’t recommend it. For the record, … Continue reading →

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Ellroy on wheels

Posted on November 14, 2007 by lmharnisch

My friends at the 1947project have announced that demon dog James "I will never again publicly discuss the Black Dahlia murder or my mother’s death" Ellroy will be hosting a bus tour on Dec. 22. For a mere $60 you … Continue reading →

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CSI–2007

Posted on July 24, 2007 by lmharnisch

I had the good fortune to attend the first day of the International Assn. for Identification convention in San Diego yesterday and although most of the sessions are focused on new technologies, I was there to talk about the past, … Continue reading →

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No, No, No

Posted on May 2, 2007 by lmharnisch

KCBS-TV Channel 2 reports idiotically that the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department photographed the Black Dahlia crime scene, a neat trick since Elizabeth Short was killed in the city of Los Angeles. Oops! The crime scene on South Norton Avenue … Continue reading →

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