Posts by Steve Hodel
Black Dahlia Avenger IV- Coming Soon!
October 19, 2023 Birch Bay, Washington Go to stevehodel.com/contact
Read MoreHollywood Elite Attend Party At Los Angeles’ Most Infamous Torture Murder Crime Scene–The Sowden/Hodel House–Where Victim Elizabeth “Black Dahlia” Short was Murdered
October 14, 2023 Birch Bay, Washington Party Night at the Sowden/Hodel House, 5121 Franklin Avenue, Hollywood, California I have to wonder how many of the “Hollywood Elite” partygoers Thursday night were aware that they were standing on the killing ground (center courtyard) of Los Angeles’ most infamous torture-murder victim, Elizabeth Short, better known to the…
Read MoreCOMING SOON BLACK DAHLIA AVENGER IV by Steve Hodel
October 12, 2023 Birch Bay, Washington Will be presenting Black Dahlia Avenger IV in early November, so “Stay Tuned.” COMING SOON!
Read MoreSlain LAPD Detective III Russell Kuster Remembered on 33rd Anniversary of His Murder
October 9, 2023 Birch Bay, Washington Thirty-three years ago today, my friend and partner, Detective III Russell Lee Kuster, was slain in a restaurant shooting by a psychopath while off duty and having drinks at a Hungarian Restaurant on Barham Blvd in the Hollywood Hills. I was three years into retirement and living in Bellingham,…
Read MoreDARK HOUSE-HOUSE BEAUTIFUL PODCAST- PARTII The Sowden/Franklin House-Dr. George Hill Hodel
October 4, 2023 Birch Bay, Washington Happy Birthday, brother Kelly! I just finished listening to Part II of Dark House-House Beautiful. The podcast focuses on the history of the Frank Lloyd Wright Jr. (Lloyd Wright), Sowden/George Hodel “Franklin House” at 5121 Franklin Ave. It provides the listeners with a sketchy overview/bio of my father, Dr.…
Read MoreDARK HOUSE-HOUSE BEAUTIFUL Explores the Sowden/Hodel Residence–Its History and Mystery Part II Wed Oct 4, 2023
October 2, 2023 Birch Bay, Washington I look forward to hearing what Dark House-House Beautiful will present us in just two days, this Wednesday, October 4th, as relates to my families former home, The Sowden/Franklin House, 5121 Franklin Avenue, Hollywood. The podcast will be Part II of their research. Part I explored the DTLA Biltmore…
Read MoreDARK HOUSE-HOUSE BEAUTIFUL Podcast to present two-part series on the Black Dahlia beginning Sept 27, 2003
September 26, 2023 Birch Bay, Washington Like things that go bump in the night? Do spirits haunt certain buildings and homes? Does Elizabeth “Black Dahlia’s” spirit walk the hallways of the hundred-year-old Biltmore Hotel in DTLA? I’m planning on tuning in tomorrow night (Wednesday, September 27) to hear what researcher/hosts Hadley Mendelsohn and Alyssa Fiorentino…
Read MoreLiars and Tigers and Bears-Oh My!- Sales Documents Prove Dr. George Hill Hodel was Sole Owner of the Sowden/Franklin House
August 15, 2023 Birch Bay, Washington This is the third time in as many days that I have had the same question from readers. Q: “Mr. Hodel, Is there any truth to the rumor that your grandfather owned Sowden house and just rented it to your father? Apparently, one or more of the naysayers is…
Read MoreAugust 7 2023 “Black Dahlia” Episode on Histories Greatest Mytheries/ A Sensationalized Rehash of All The Old Myths
August 8, 2923 Birch Bay, Washington History’s Greatest Mythteries aired 8/7/2024 Hosted by Laurence Fishburne Some months ago, I was approached by the producers of Histories Greatest Mysteries who wanted me to participate in a new “Black Dahlia” program currently “under production.” After some back-and-forth discussions regarding their intended content- I PASSED. I watched the results…
Read MorePsychiatrist Dr. George Hill Hodel – A Cinderella Psychopath: Meets His Victims at a Ballroom Dance then Murders them; Then As Chief Psychiatrist in Hawaii Introduces Ballroom Dancing Program for Murderers to Regain Mental Health
July 29, 2023 Birch Bay, Washington 99th Birthday of murder victim Elizabeth “Black Dahlia” Short Date: Summer 1950 Location: Los Angele, California Time: Time to get out of Dodge Dr. George Hill Hodel is literally days away from being arrested by LA DA Lt. Frank Jemison. Jemison is about to seek two felony counts against…
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