The Black Dahlia Murder

The Black Dahlia is the name given to Elizabeth Short after she was found murdered and cut in half in Leimert Park on January 15, 1947.

The gruesome nature of the crime was sensationalized by the media which did not aid the police in capturing the suspect. Many people have stepped forward admitting to the crime but all of them were dismissed due to inconsistencies.

Lawyers, reporters, and investigators questioned over 500 people but to no avail. Some of the notable suspects were the Cleveland Torso murderer and George Hill Hodel Jr.