Posts by Steve Hodel
1949-50 Black Dahlia Witness Lillian Lenorak Hamilton Slain in Unrelated 1959 Palm Springs Murder –Her Killer Tord O. Zeppenfield Arrested
August 18, 2018 Los Angeles, California November 12, 1959 UPI Photo Those familiar with my investigation will recognize the name Lillian Lenorak Hamilton, who played a key role as a defense witness in both Dr. George Hodel’s 1949 Incest Trial and again in the January 1950 Abortion trial of Dr. Francis Ballard and his “assistant” Charles…
Read More1942 L.A. Times Article on Dr. George Hill Hodel Giving WWII Health Lecture at LAPD Police Academy to 200 Law Enforcement Officers
August 12, 2018 Los Angeles, California July 10, 1942 LAPD Police Academy Dr. George Hodel (at lectern) then Head of the L.A. County Social Hygiene Department The original 1942 article (left) reads as follows: ARMY HEALTH PERIL FOUGHT F.B.I and Southland Police Aid in Conference on Social Disease In the last war casualties among…
Read MoreNoirCon Journal "Retreats From Oblivion" Features Author's True Crime Short Story "The Snake and Bake Murder"
July 28, 2018 Los Angeles, California Steve Hodel and Lou Boxer NoirCon 2014 Author presenting PowerPoint Talk to NoirCon attendees. In 2014 I was privileged to be invited to speak at the NoirCon Conference in Philadelphia, PA. (See original post HERE.) A few months back Lou Boxer, the organizer…
Read MoreDr. George Hill Hodel INRA-ASIA Becomes "Leading Market Research Authority" in Asia and the Far East –1966 GHH Sketch Compared to Zodiac Composites
July 25, 2018 Los Angeles, California Sketch of GHH in preface to 1966 publication, “The New Far East: Seven Nations of Asia” “These surveys were directed in their entirety by Dr. George Hill Hodel. Dr. Hodel is an American social scientist and psychiatrist who is internationally known for his contributions in the field of attitude…
Read MoreSecond Thirty-Year-Old Cold Case Solved Through Use of Civilian DNA Database
May 19, 2018 Los Angeles, California Following just three weeks after the Sacramento arrest of Golden State Killer/Rapist Joseph DeAngelo another thirty-year-old cold case has been solved by the use of civilian DNA databanks. See full story by Seattle Times reporter, Sara Jean Green published May 18, 2018. …
Read MoreGolden State Killer Joseph DeAngelo Identified Through GEDmatch Public DNA Database- Can Familial DNA Identify Zodiac?
May 11, 2018 Los Angeles, California Enterprise-Journal headline announcing the Sacramento, California arrest of ex-cop Joseph DeAngelo Jr. for eight serial murders that occurred in the 1970s and 80s. After more than four decades of eluding police, DeAngelo was identified and arrested after police were able to trace DNA to some of his relatives,…
Read MoreReelz TV "Murder Made Me Famous" Features Serial Killer Rodney Alcala –Author and Former LAPD Homicide Detective Steve Hodel Interviewed Regarding his 1971 Arrest and Conviction of Alcala for Attempt Murder and Child Molestation
April 8, 2018 Los Angeles, California Actor Jay Allen ( Upper left) portrays serial killer Rodney Alcala (Upper right) in Reelz TV “Murder Made Me Famous” Season 3, Episode 9 “The Dating Game Killer.” Author and former LAPD Homicide Detective Steve Hodel (Lower right) was interviewed for the show regarding the circumstances of his original…
Read MoreMost Recent Editions of Black Dahlia Avenger I & II and Most Evil I & II: BLACK DAHLIA AVENGER III Coming Soon to a Bookstore Near You
March 18 2018 Los Angeles, California I have received numerous requests from readers asking me to clarify, “Which are the latest editions for both BDA and Most Evil?” Below are the four most recent updated versions which are: 1. Black Dahlia Avenger (Skyhorse 2015) 2. Black Dahlia Avenger II (Thoughtprint Press 2014) 3. Most Evil…
Read MoreActor Richard Herd (One of Six Ex-Husbands of Kiyo Hodel ) Still Going Strong at 86: His Latest Role, as Patriarch Roman Armitage in GET OUT- Film Nominated for Four Oscars Wins "Best Original Screenplay" at Last Night's 90th Academy Awards
March 5, 2018 Los Angeles, California Actor Richard Herd seen below in his 2017 role as patriarch Roman Armitage in GET OUT (2017). The film received four nominations for Oscars in the following categories at last night’s 90th Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Original Screenplay (won)) GET OUT made film history with Director Jordan…
Read MoreLAPD Police Museum "New Evidence" May Hold Key to DNA Solution to Black Dahlia Murder: Chief Charlie Beck Declines Request for One-Hour Meet with Detectives to Discuss New Findings
February 18, 2018 Los Angeles, California “…I must respectfully decline that request. (one hour meet with detectives to discuss new DNA evidence) Given the fiscal constraints facing the City, and the impact on investigations assigned to my command, I do not believe it prudent that we pursue the Black Dahlia investigation at this time. …I…
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