The Black Dahlia: The Woman Behind the Myth
A careful reconstruction of Elizabeth Short's 1947 murder, the evidence that survives, and why the most compelling modern theories still fall short of proof.
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The Black Dahlia: The Woman Behind the Myth
Episode guide
On January 15, 1947, Elizabeth Short was found dead in a vacant lot in Los Angeles. This episode follows the verified timeline, the evidence that survives, and the modern theories that remain unproven — while keeping sight of the woman behind the famous nickname.
Sources
- Black Dahlia — FBI
- The Black Dahlia 'Sobbed in Terror' About a Death Threat Before She Was Found Cut in Half — People
- Black Dahlia Confidential — CBS News
- He's challenging decades of victim-blaming the 'Black Dahlia' — Los Angeles Times
- An amateur codebreaker may have just solved the Black Dahlia and Zodiac killings — Los Angeles Times
- Did the Zodiac killer murder Elizabeth Short? Experts debate Black Dahlia theory — Los Angeles Times
- Investigative team claims they've ID'ed Black Dahlia murder suspect in new doc — NewsNation
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