Archive for June 2025
Interview with Artist SaraBeth Kendall on the Making of Her Sculpture “Minotaur After Man Ray”
June 18, 2025 Birch Bay, California This past Monday afternoon, I had an opportunity to speak with the artist SaraBeth Kendall about the making of her life-size crochet sculpture, “Minotaur After Man Ray.” Very interesting. Take a listen. Artist SaraBeth Kendall …
Read More1950 Los Angeles Census Names Guests Staying at “Surgeon” George Hodel’s Sowden/Franklin House
June 13 2025 Birch Bay, Washington I am reposting this interesting find (1950 Census of Hodel residence, 5121 Franklin Avenue, Hollywood) by a reader, Charles D, for both its historical and probative value. It was originally posted several years ago. Based on the timing of the Census (April 1950), I recall seeing some records that…
Read MoreSanta Barbara Police Officer Mary Unkefer Heroine–Her QuicK Actions Saves Victim’s Life in Shootout Several Years Before Her 1949 Linking of Dr. George Hodel to Assault/Att. Overdose of Victim Lillian Lenorak and Black Dahlia Investigation
June 1, 2025 Birch Bay, Washington A big White Hat Shero Award goes to Santa Barbara policewoman Mary Unkefer for her 1940s service to the citizens of that community. In 1943 we know she assisted then-nineteen-year-old Elizabeth Short by arresting her for “Minor Possession” due to her presence inside a local bar with adult servicemen…
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