A murder Case That Has Haunted Us for Almost Eighty Years

Black Dahlia. Carl talks with William Mann

Every one has heard about Black Dahlia. It is a term bathed in mystery and mystique, but few know anything about the murder it is based on. In 1947, Elizabeth Short was killed, and her body was completely drained of blood and severed in two. Her cheeks were slit diagonally ear to ear. The crime propelled the press, and the LA Detective’s office to search and accuse anyone who might have done the terrible crime. But no one was charged. William Manna New York Times best selling author and Poe award-winning crime writer, took up the case. He combed through the police reports and witness statements to give us all the suspicions and misconceptions that propelled a rapacious press and Hollywood to invent a myth. But the difference is that Mann believes he discovered the real murderer. He has written an account that will be the definitive source about the murder. It is not only a retelling of a horrible crime, but of a time that produced an unusual woman. Listen in on this fascinating discussion.

For more information about William Mann and his books: https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/William-J-Mann/223748819

For more information about Carl Vonderau and his books: www.carlvonderau.com

In Episode 5 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with author Jessica L. Cozzi to discuss her debut novel, WE’VE HIT TURBULENCE, a young adult romantic comedy that delivers big heart, bright humor, and butterflies in your stomach.

“A sweeping debut set in paradise, We’ve Hit Turbulence is a second-chance romance that unpacks the importance of following your heart.”—K.L. Walther, New York Times bestselling author of While We’re Young

Show Notes:
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USA Today bestselling author, Aaron Philip Clark, discusses his latest release, THE BLUEST NIGHT. The half-brother Trevor Finnegan just learned about has disappeared. When Avery is found, he claims he can’t remember what happened to him, or why his wife is now dead. Deep in the idyllic Malibu hills, Trevor races to uncover terrifying secrets for which he may pay the ultimate price. "…a storyteller of immense talent.”―Stephen Mack Jones, Hammett Award & Nero Prize-winning author

Listen in as we chat about the emotional cost of investigative work, why music helps dispel the darkness, and the awesome new project he has in the works!

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Aaron Philip Clark is a USA Today Bestselling novelist, screenwriter, professor, and host of The Culture Point Podcast. His fiction explores themes of race, justice, identity, and redemption, often set against the moody backdrop of Los Angeles. Clark has collaborated on novels with entertainment mogul Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and renowned civil rights attorney Ben L. Crump. A rising voice in neo-noir, Clark’s work brings authenticity and literary flair to the crime genre.

Journalist, historian, and author Rick Karlin joins host Ian Henzel for a wide-ranging conversation about how queer history gets preserved and why the places we gather, especially bars, newspapers, and local communities, matter more than we think.

Rick reflects on his Chicago upbringing, the complicated imprint of family (including a father in law enforcement), and the long arc from personal struggle to public storytelling. We talk about his years writing for Gay Chicago Magazine, what it means to document LGBTQ life with honesty and tenderness, and why “the bars were the community centers.” Along the way: memoir, memory, literature (yes, Armistead Maupin), and a quick detour into time travel dreams of 1920s New York. 🗞️🏳️‍🌈📚

Featured books by Rick Karlin:

Paper Cuts: My Life in Chicago’s Volatile LGBTQ Press

Last Call Chicago: A History of 1001 LGBTQ-Friendly Taverns, Haunts & Hangouts

Last Call South Florida: A History of 1001 LGBTQ-Friendly Taverns, Haunts & Hangouts

(Plus: collaboration with Suki de la Croix on Chicago Whispers)

In this episode, we cover:

- Coming into identity and finding community

- Writing as survival, then as preservation

-LGBTQ bars as cultural archives in real time

-Why local queer press mattered (and still does)

-The stories we lose when nobody writes them down

-Memorable lines:

-“I was too much of a chicken to stop it.”

-“The bars were the community centers.”

Links to Books in this Episode:

Paper Cuts: My Life in Chicago's Volitile LGBTQ Press - https://amzn.to/4jvgyge

Last Call Chicago: A History of 1001 LGBTQ Friendly Taverns, Haunts & Hangouts - https://amzn.to/40BVpIE

Last Call South Florida: A History of 1001 LGBTQ Friendly Taverns, Haunts & Hangouts - https://amzn.to/3WGp1n5

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High-Stakes Suspense: Cam Torrens on Havoc

Havoc: Trouble on the Trail is a thrilling page-turner. For this week’s episode, author Cam Torrens shares how his background in the military and Colorado search and rescue led to the story idea.

When a Black Hawk helicopter goes down in the unforgiving Colorado backcountry, Deputy Tyler Zahn is thrust into a desperate search for survivors. But the mission quickly turns deadly. The stakes skyrocket when Zahn discovers his daughter and girlfriend, an FBI agent are hiking the Colorado Trail in the vicinity of the crash. Unaware of the danger stalking them through the wilderness, they’re on a collision course with men determined to leave no witnesses behind.

Though Havoc is the fifth book in the Tyler Zahn series, it stands powerfully on its own—delivering nonstop action, emotional stakes, and a chilling race against time.

For more information on Cam, visit: camtorrens.com

For more about my K-9 books, visit: kathleendonnelly.com

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Step into the danger zone of desire with today’s guest, Letizia Lorini, author of A Killer Kind of Romance. We’re talking mystery, motives, messy love, and the fine line between attraction and alarm. Tune in for a deliciously twisty conversation!

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This week on Crime Wave: In James Grippando’s stunning new legal thriller, THE RIGHT TO REMAIN, Miami criminal defense lawyer Jack Swyteck takes on the defense of Elliott Stafford, a murder suspect who refuses to speak to anyone—not even his own attorney. Swyteck has no facts and no defense. As pressure mounts to abandon his client, Jack uncovers part of the truth, leading him to suspect Elliott’s silence isn’t guilt or self-destruction: He may be protecting someone else. But who?

Connect with James: https://www.jamesgrippando.com/

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In Episode 4 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with award-winning author Bruce Robert Coffin to discuss BITTER FALL, the newest entry in his Detective Justice series.

Bruce Robert Coffin crafts haunting atmosphere and character-driven tension like no other. BITTER FALL drops you into a dark corner of Maine where a roadside “accident” turns into something far more sinister.

“…reads like the real deal—a tale of trial and redemption…” —Craig Johnson, author of the Walt Longmire Mysteries

Show Notes:
 https://traceydevlyn.com/podcast

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Rachel Hawkins is the New York Times bestselling author of The Wife Upstairs, Reckless Girls, The Villa, and The Heiress, as well as multiple books for young readers. Her work has been translated into over a dozen languages. She studied gender and sexuality in Victorian literature at Auburn University and currently lives in Alabama.

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In Episode 3 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with author Isha Raya to discuss her debut sapphic psychological thriller, YOU’LL NEVER FORGET ME—disturbing, evocative, and impossible to look away.

A Hollywood dream. A deadly opportunity. A witness with the footage. And a private investigator determined to uncover the truth—while chemistry blurs the line between hunter and hunted.

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 https://traceydevlyn.com/podcast

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