Unforgotten CasebookThe cases. The books. The screen stories.Los Angeles, California · 1947
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Disappearances & cold cases
Also known in coverage as: Black Dahlia
Elizabeth Short’s body was found in Los Angeles in January 1947. Newspapers called her the Black Dahlia, and the unsolved killing generated decades of theories and fictional treatments. No later book’s proposed suspect should be treated as an officially established killer.
Content note: violence, abuse, or loss. Linked material may contain graphic descriptions. Screen dramatizations may change events and dialogue.
Los Angeles, California. The map provides regional context; individually verified historical places are listed below.
Map sources checked September 14, 2026. 1 individual Odd Stops location pages matched this case.
“No verified match” describes the accessible material found in this review, not proof that a source has never covered the case. MAP’s anonymous records were not individually matched to people.
See the full case checklist →South Norton Avenue near historical 3831, Los Angeles, California
Short's body was found beside a vacant lot in January 1947. The area was later developed; no connection to present occupants is implied.
The historical setting has changed. No public access to private land or buildings has been verified.
Location history, maps & imagery at Odd Stops ↗Scripted stories and fictional inspirations. Scenes, characters, and dialogue can differ from the record.
No verified fictional adaptation or inspiration has been identified in this collection. Nonfiction coverage is listed in the other media sections.
Steve Hodel
Steve Hodel’s theory about his father and an unresolved murder. The book’s allegation is not an established identification of the killer.
Explore this bookWatch links, previews, and historical title listings are identified below. Availability varies by service and region; rentals or subscriptions may be required.
IMDb · Screen title
IMDb title reference connected to the Elizabeth Short case. Listed release: 2006. Cast, credits, and title information; viewing availability is separate.
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Apple TV
Nonfiction screen coverage of this case. The linked page identifies the program or episode; playback, subscriptions, and regional availability vary.
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The Los Angeles Times · 1947-01-19 · Page 2
Early reporting follows possible sightings and her mother’s arrival in California.
Historical leads were unconfirmed; the murder remains unsolved.
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Los Angeles Times
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Apple Podcasts
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Listen to the episodeTrue Crime All The Time Unsolved
Podcast coverage of the Elizabeth Short case. Released July 8, 2018. About 54 minutes.
Listen to the episodeMorbid
Podcast coverage of the Elizabeth Short case. Released February 24, 2025. About 78 minutes.
Listen to the episodeMorbid
Podcast coverage of the Elizabeth Short case. Released February 20, 2025. About 62 minutes.
Listen to the episodeCriminal Mischief
Podcast coverage of the Elizabeth Short case. Released April 25, 2023. About 61 minutes.
Listen to the episodeTrue Crime All The Time Unsolved
Podcast coverage of the Elizabeth Short case. Released July 15, 2018. About 49 minutes.
Listen to the episodeCrime House 24/7
Podcast coverage of the Elizabeth Short case. Released August 6, 2026. About 38 minutes.
Listen to the episodeCrime House 24/7
Podcast coverage of the Elizabeth Short case. Released August 6, 2026. About 47 minutes.
Listen to the episodeSerial Killers & Murderous Minds
Podcast coverage of the Elizabeth Short case. Released April 6, 2026. About 41 minutes.
Listen to the episodeNessie's Dead
Podcast coverage of the Elizabeth Short case. Released November 20, 2024. About 63 minutes.
Listen to the episodeNecronomipod
Podcast coverage of the Elizabeth Short case. Released November 24, 2024. About 109 minutes.
Listen to the episodeMurder Sheet
Podcast coverage of the Elizabeth Short case. Released January 27, 2026. About 56 minutes.
Listen to the episodeThat's Disturbing - True Crime Podcast
Podcast coverage of the Elizabeth Short case. Released June 18, 2026. About 66 minutes.
Listen to the episodeGhoulish Tendencies
Podcast coverage of the Elizabeth Short case. Released October 19, 2021. About 61 minutes.
Listen to the episodeHitched 2 Homicide
Podcast coverage of the Elizabeth Short case. Released January 3, 2024. About 71 minutes.
Listen to the episodeOutside blogs, personal essays, and creator write-ups. These reflect each author’s perspective. Check publication dates and compare claims with reporting and court records.
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Internet Archive · Library record · 2004
Steve Hodel. A library catalog record for a book connected with Elizabeth Short. The record may offer a preview or borrowing options; full reading access is not guaranteed.
View the library recordInternet Archive · Library record · 2017
Eatwell, Piu Marie, author. A library catalog record for a book connected with Elizabeth Short. The record may offer a preview or borrowing options; full reading access is not guaranteed.
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New material will appear here after editorial review.Court opinions, filings, transcripts, and dockets, alongside clearly labeled parole records, released investigative files, and courtroom recordings. Each item identifies its source and scope. Allegations in filings are not findings of guilt. These selections are not complete case files. Where an online document could not be verified, a separate guide identifies the records office or archive to contact.
Official FBI release concerning Elizabeth Short, with a downloadable PDF. Investigative correspondence and leads are not judicial findings, and the file does not resolve the murder.
Apple TV
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07Social Media
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Entertainment Tonight
The Black Dahlia Murder: Inside Elizabeth Short's Unsolved Killing | ET Uncovered
Video from Entertainment Tonight covering the Elizabeth Short case. Length: 15:22.
Watch on YouTubeSurviving The Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime
New Leads in Black Dahlia Case: More Details of What Happened to Elizabeth Short & Who Did It
Video from Surviving The Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime covering the Elizabeth Short case. Length: 1:09:44.
Watch on YouTubeOUTLORE with Eleanor Neale
Drained of Blood and Cut in Half: The Black Dahlia
Video from OUTLORE with Eleanor Neale covering the Elizabeth Short case. Length: 1:22:21.
Watch on YouTubeStephanie Harlowe
The Black Dahlia
Video from Stephanie Harlowe covering the Elizabeth Short case. Length: 1:16:50.
Watch on YouTubeInvestigation Discovery
The Black Dahlia: 5 Things To Know About The Notorious Murder
Video from Investigation Discovery covering the Elizabeth Short case. Length: 2:05.
Watch on YouTube