Posts by Steve Hodel
BLACK DAHLIA visits AMERICAN HORROR STORY on FX TV Wed Nov 30th 10pm
Elizabeth Short will make a ghostly appearance as the “Black Dahlia” on the new television series, American Horror Story on FX television, Wednesday November 30, 2012 Mena Suvari appears as the ghost of Elizabeth Short, “The Black Dahlia” Tomorrow night’s episode: “One of history’s most famous murder victims paysthe house a visit. Constance discovers more of…
Read MoreSowden/Hodel 'Black Dahlia' Crime Scene Exorcised by Former Owner
In his just released book, SoulSpace: Transform Your Home, Transform Your Life, Xorin Balbes, former owner [2002-2011] of the Lloyd Wright designed Sowden/Hodel “Franklin House” has revealed shortly after purchasing the home and moving in [2002] he sensed a dark and evil presence which seemed to be located only in one section of the home–in the room just off…
Read MoreBlack Dahlia Avenger: – A Surrealist Crime- Dr. George Hill Hodel, Man Ray, The Minotaure and Murder as a Fine Art
From Thomas De Quincey’s- Murder Considered as One of the Fine Arts (1842): “People begin to see that something more goes to the composition of a fine murder than two blockheads to kill and be killed–a knife–a purse–and a dark lane. Design, gentlemen, grouping, light and shade, poetry, sentiment, are now deemed indispensable to attempts…
Read MoreLAPD HOLLYWOOD HOMICIDE DET3 RUSSELL KUSTER SLAIN 21 YEARS AGO TODAY
October 9, 2011Los Angeles, California RUSS REMEMBERED Today is the 21st anniversary of my ex-partner’s murder. Here is his story IN MEMORIAM: I knew and worked with many highly dedicated and decorated cops over the decades. Dozens of names come to mind. Men and women who served in silence–unsung heroes. Most are long…
Read MoreSendler's Box- Story of Irena Sendler- Nobel Peace Prize Nominee- In Memoriam
You’ve heard of Schindler’s List, but have you heard of Sendler’s Box? A friend of mine, Dr. Steve Bein sent me this e-mail on Irena Sendler recently. A remarkable story, which I would like to share. There are thousands of “unsung heroes” just like her, whose stories are lost to the world. So, thank you Dr. Bein for…
Read MoreTHE INNOCENCE PROJECT- WHY I GIVE
Why I Give: Steve HodelRetired Homicide Detective, Los Angeles Police DepartmentLos Angeles, CA During more than two decades as a homicide detective with the Los Angeles Police Department, I personally conducted over 300 murder investigations. After retiring, I became a licensed private investigator and criminal defense investigator. I have seen firsthand that our criminal…
Read MoreGivenchy Launche$ New "Black Dahlia" Fragrance
September 26, 2011 I knew it was just a matter of time before Marketing stopped and took time to $mell the potential$. And so it goes……. I wonder what the Givenchy Marketing Gurus have in line for their next promotion? Perhaps some Sharon Tate Bath Oils, accompanied by a Jay Sebring Men’s Aftershave? I say, Shame on…
Read MoreTROY DAVIS – Will The Lights Go Out In Georgia?
Georgia Death Row prisoner, Troy Davis September 20, 2011 The State of Georgia is 24 Hours away from executing a man that may well be innocent. 7 of 9 witnesses have either recanted or cast serious doubt upon their original testimony. No physical evidence exists. News reports indicated that one of the two remaining…
Read MoreMusician/Playwright David J to stage Black Dahlia – Madi Comfort Story at L.A.'s Bootleg Theatre
Rock musician and playwright, David J (David J. Haskins) will present his, The Chanteuse and the Devil’s Muse complete with original songs and music this month at the BOOTLEG THEATRE, at Beverly & Virgil, near downtown L.A. The show will run for one month beginning SEPT 8th. [Sep 8-Oct 2, 2011] Thurs-Sats and will have…
Read MoreLAPD Homicide Detective Ed Jokisch Dies at age-96 Last of 1947 Black Dahlia Era Passes
Retired LAPD Captain Edwin W. Jokisch passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2011. He was 96. Ed was appointed in 1940 and served 32 years, retiring in 1972. During the 1940s Det. Jokisch was assigned to the LAPD Homicide Division’s, Abortion Detail, and was responsible for dozens of arrests. He also assisted in the Black Dahlia investigation and is…
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