Archive for October 2017
NYT Book Review Finds New British Author's "Black Dahlia, Red Rose" Book "Salacious..and Less than Convincing," but Contains "Camera Ready Period Detail"
October 27, 2017 Los Angeles, California “For all its salacious content, Eatwell’s historical crime study is an expansive work that delves into the broader culture of postwar Los Angeles… Her zealous efforts to solve the case and name the killer are less than convincing, but her immersive style is filled with camera-ready period detail.” …
Read MoreThe Etymology of the Term "High Jingo" by Author Robert "Dr. Watson" Sadler Retired Dallas PD
October 21, 2017 Los Angeles, California One of my favorite newly discovered words of late has been the term, “High Jingo.” It was first introduced to me through the writings of one of my favorite mystery authors, Michael Connelley in several of his HARRY BOSCH novels. My good friend, Robert J. Sadler, also an accomplished…
Read MoreSowden House Publicity LA Weekly "Most Haunted" Featured Today Coincidentally (?) on George Hodel's 110th Birthday New Owners Give a 3D Tour
October 10, 2017 Los Angeles, California (Today would have been Dr. George Hill Hodel’s 110th Birthday) Click to LA WEEKLY article, “Most Haunted House John Sowden House” by Jason McGahan here. New Owners have removed heavy landscaping and opened up the front street view of…
Read MoreChild Musical Prodigy George Hodel Performs at LA Egan/Little Theater in 1914 at age 6–DTLA Map Showing Locations He Practiced Music, Medicine and Murder
October 9, 2017 Los Angeles, California “George Hodel only 6 years old, proved one of the favorites of the recital. He is, small, but possessed of phenomenal talent as a pianist.” Los Angeles Daily Times…
Read MoreFauna Hodel Dies at age 66-May She Rest In Peace
September 30, 2017 Los Angeles, California Fauna Hodel August 1, 1951 – September 30, 2017 I just received this posting a few hours ago, announcing the death of my niece, Fauna Hodel, who passed away at her home under hospice care at age 66. Fauna had been fighting cancer for over a year, and it…
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