Posts by Steve Hodel
Sundance Animated Short Provides Crash Course in Forensics and a New Zodiac Suspect
Something Left, Something Taken Tiny Investions introduces us to a new Zodiac suspect and cutting edge crime forensics in this “dark comedy” about a vacationing couple that is “taken for a ride” and fear they have accidentally stumbled upon San Francisco’s ZODIAC KILLER. Check out their ten minute video below. Click on link: http://www.tinyinventions.com/animation/slst.html
Read MoreKen Narlow, Original Napa County Sheriff's Zodiac Investigator Passes
Kenneth Narlow, the original investigator handling the ZODIAC INVESTIGATION for the Napa County Sheriff’s Office has passed away. On September 27, 1969,then Sgt. Ken Narlow conducted the original crime-scene investigation and follow-up on Zodiac’s, Lake Berryessa stabbing of Cecelia Shepard and Bryan Hartnell. Information received from Tom Voigt of Zodiackiller.com indicated Ken sucumbed from a long fought…
Read MoreJan 9, 1947 "Black Dahlia" sighting by Biltmore Hotel Doorman- Fact or Fiction?
November 1, 2010 I awakened this morning and a check of my e-mail IN BOX showed this query from a reader: “Mr. Hodel: I read in the L.A. Times this morning that Elizabeth Short wasn’t seen leaving the Los Angeles Biltmore Hotel by the doorman, and that it was all just made up. Is this true?…
Read MoreInnocence Project Headlines Three Important Wrongful Conviction Stories – "Conviction" and PBS Frontline's- "Arson & Injustice": The Cameron Todd Willingham Story Are MUST SEES
“Conviction”- The Movie, PBS Frontline’s, “Arson & Injustice”: The Cameron Todd Willingham Story, documenting the wrongful conviction and execution of an innocent man and “Compensating the Innocent”, the freeing of Alan Newton, who served 27 years for a rape he did not commit and was recently awarded 18.5 million dollars (the highest award ever given to a wrongfully convicted…
Read MoreLAPD Hollywood Division 20th Anniversary Memorial for D3 Russ Kuster and Six Brother Officers
OCTOBER 9, 2010 LAPD HOLLYWOOD DIVISION CEREMONY MARK’S 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF DET3 RUSS KUSTER’S MURDER BAGPIPES AND LAPD HELICOPTERS FLY-BY HONORS FALLEN HEROES HOLLYWOOD DIVISION – 7 OFFICERS REMEMBERED In a morning service attended by LAPD brass, Mayor Villaraigosa, the slain officer’s family and friends, as well as many of their ex-partners, seven fallen officers were honored at a…
Read MoreJohn Lenorak Farrow Dies At 64
JOHN LENORAK FARROW 1946-2010 Sad news to report. I received an e-mail yesterday from the wife of John Lenorak Farrow, informing me of his passing last Saturday. John was in Fort Bragg, California and died suddenly from an unexpected heart attack. He leaves behind his wife, and two daughters. For those of you that are familiar with my investigation, it…
Read More130 Attend Black Dahlia PowerPoint Talk at Whittier Library
I want to thank Librarian,Venus Brown and her support staff for their excellent coordination and support at my Black Dahlia PowerPoint presentation on Tuesday, October 12 at the Whittier Public Library. Great turnout! 130 attended the 90-minute event which included a post lecture Q&A.
Read MoreSteve Hodel "Black Dahlia" Talk – Whittier Public Library Oct 12, 2010 7 p.m.
I will be giving an hour talk at the Whittier Public Library tomrrow night, Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. Location: Whittier Public Library. 7344 S. Washington Avenue. Whittier, California 90602
Read MoreMike Hodel Two-Time Jeopardy Champ – Will Attempt Triple Crown on Columbus Day Show
Mike’s correct response to the “Final Jeopardy Question” Friday night brought him more gold. . As two-time reigning champion, his next challenge comes tomorrow night, Columbus Day, Monday, October 11, 2010. GOOD NEWS BAD NEWS Mike who is currently residing in Somerville, MA had his home broken into last week and the burglars made off with…
Read MoreMike Hodel Wins Jeopardy Quiz- Attains his Goal! Can He Make It Two In A Row? Watch Tonight's Show Fri Oct 8 7pm
THIRD MAN IN! Just when we thought we should have bought a 3rd Place- SHOW ticket on the horse, he surprises everyone with A WIN. Tonight Mike as JEOPARDY CHAMPION will compete in his second six-furlong race. Can he make it two in a row? Tune in and cheer for the guy who serves the beer! GO…
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