In 1935, Thelma Todd was one of Hollywood's most sought after actresses. When she was dead in her car, initially carbon monoxide poisoning was to blame. But that didn't explain the bruising and blood on her face. Todd had a very interesting love life with several people who could've wanted her dead. Was this an suicide, an accident, or murder? #ThelmaTodd  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/redrum-blonde. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/redrum-blonde.

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The Mysterious Death of Thelma Todd

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The Mysterious Death of Thelma Todd

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