True Crime and Punishment

The Case of the Black Dahlia


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This unsolved case revolves around confusion and speculation. Who was the mysterious woman dubbed the Black Dahlia, and who was her likely killer? Join Siera and Kayley as they delve into these questions and also ponder the roles of journalism and speculation in the world of true crime.

Sources: 

https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2003-jan-09-me-asdel9-story.html

https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1997-01-06-mn-15889-story.html?_gl=1*7xs3ci*_gcl_au*Njk2MjQzMjI3LjE3MDk0ODk5Nzk

https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2004-nov-21-tm-dahlia47-story.html

https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2004-dec-19-me-knowlton19-story.html

https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2003-jan-09-me-asdel9-story.html

https://www.independent.com/2018/06/07/black-dahlia-never-dies/

https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-nov-01-me-28619-story.html

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/may/26/black-dahlia-murder-steve-hodel-elizabeth-short

https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/elizabeth-short-george-hodel-suspects-clues-13354993.php

https://www.fbi.gov/image-repository/police-bulletin-short.png

Books:

American Detective: Behind the Scenes of Famous Criminal Investigations, Thomas A. Reppetto

Black Dahlia Avenger: A Genius for Murder, Steve Hodel

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True Crime and PunishmentBy Kayley Siera