Posts by Steve Hodel
Sendler'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…
Read MoreAMW John Walsh Interviewed on Anderson Cooper 360- Supports Finding That Dr. George Hodel was Dahlia Killer- Physical Evidence from Hodel Home Linked to Crime Scene
July 23, 2011Los Angeles ANDERSON COOPER/JOHN WALSH BLACK DAHLIA INTERVIEW 7.22.2011 “I do believe who killed the Black Dahlia was the main suspect they had. [Dr. George Hill Hodel] … He was the main suspect. They never had enough to indict him. He got away with that case. He was the logical suspect…In my heart and…
Read MoreON TOUR WITH GQ-FRANCE- GHOSTBUSTING THE SOWDEN HOUSE- THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER SCENE
A few months ago, I was contacted by French journalist and author, Philippe Garnier, who asked if I might meet with him at the Sowden/Franklin house for an interview? Turns out he was doing an article for GQ France and had made an appointment with the owner to see and do a walk-through of the house and was I…
Read MoreSowden/Hodel Franklin House sells for 3.85 Million
Dad bought the house in 1945 for $38,500 so just add a couple of ZEROS and you have today’s selling price. The below article, Lloyd Wright’s Sowden House in Los Feliz Sells For $3.85 Million, noting the sale and close of escrow yesterday of the Sowden/Franklin House, written by Adrian Glick Kudler appeared on the…
Read MoreDefrosting Cold Cases Website to examine Black Dahlia Case on July 15
Set your Tweet Alarms for Friday, July 15, 2011 Noon-1:00 PM #cclivechat Greetings from Los Angeles! Have recently discovered an interestng and highly informative website called, DEFROSTING COLD CASES. Definitely a CLASS ACT. Its webmaster is a man using the name VIDSTER who has a very impressive backgound as “a lawyer with a long history…
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