Before she became one of America's most infamous cold cases, Elizabeth Short was a young woman searching for a place to belong.

In this episode, Sam and Briana trace Betty's life before the headlines.

From a childhood marked by abandonment and hardship to her constant search for opportunity in wartime California. Along the way, she relied on the kindness of strangers, chased dreams of a better future, and left behind a trail of unanswered questions that would only deepen after her tragic death.

This is the story of Elizabeth Short before she became the Black Dahlia. 🌹

Be sure to roll up some super lemon haze and settle in!

Stay tuned for part 2 next Wednesday!

🎙️ Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

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