Posts by Steve Hodel
A Meeting with Baron von Harringa
“The Baron” Baron Ernst von Harringa circa 1940s (photo courtesy of grandson, Baron von Harringa) Baron von Harringa (his given name) is the grandson of Ernst von Harringa. Baron is a handsome young man of just 18-years. He too is looking for answers. We met for breakfast in mid-January at my favorite deli in Studio City. Both of us were there with…
Read MoreAn Open Letter to French Journalist Stephane Boulan re. James Ellroy and Black Dahlia Avenger
“Take it from me. We are never going to know!” “No. I was stupid. I made a mistake. Even God makes mistakes.” James Ellroy, Paris 2010 (Above Ellroy comments are in response to questions from Stephane Boulan, a Paris book-signing attendee who asked him if he thought surrealist Man Ray was indirectly involved…
Read MoreRODNEY ALCALA- The Tragic Story of a Serial Killer's " Catch & Release"
“I have been trying to forget what happened… I have forgotten all about Rod Alcala and what he did.” Rod Alcala, August 1971 in-custody statement to LAPD DetectiveSteve Hodel regarding his 1968 assault of Tali S., an 8-year-old Hollywood victim, whom he abducted, raped and left for dead. Alcala Orange Co. Court 2009 Alcala on “The Dating…
Read MoreBlack Dahlia Avenger "Proof Sheet Paper" – Another Forensic Link
“Among the anonymous notes sent police in the ‘Black Dahlia’ case,” said Donahoe, “there was one which was obviously prepared in a print shop. At the time we discounted its importance. Now, however, it may take on new significance.” Captain Jack Donahoe LAPD Homicide Los Angeles Times, Feb 17, 1947 …
Read MoreLAPD TOP BRASS ATTEND "BLACK DAHLIA" PRESENTATION
LAPD Assistant Chief Michael Moore, Commanders, Captains and Veteran Homicide Detectives attend author talk marking the 63rd Anniversary of the “Black Dahlia Murder January 15,2010 It was a real honor to be invited to present my PowerPoint “Black Dahlia” talk last night at the Los Angeles Police Historical Society Museum in Northeast L.A. There was…
Read MoreAUTHOR TALK AT LAPD HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO MARK 63rd ANNIVERSARY OF LA'S BLACK DAHLIA MURDER
I will be presenting a talk (PowerPoint presentation) and book-signing at the Los Angeles Police Department Historical Society Museum to mark the 63rd anniversary of one of LA’s most historic crimes – the murder of 22-year-old, Elizabeth Short, known to the world as- The Black Dahlia. Talk will also include an introduction to my new investigative…
Read MoreBlack Dahlia: The True Story Video (55 minutes)
In 2005 a French film crew came to Los Angeles and made a documentary, The Truth about the Black Dahlia. The show originally produced in French aired in Europe, coincidentally, on my birthday, November 6, 2006. (13th Street, NBC International) That original production has now been dubbed in English and the full 55-minute documentary (without commercial interruption) can…
Read MoreConversation with a Killer- Dr. George Hill Hodel Speaks To The Public
The Black Dahlia Avenger’s – “Soft Sly Voice” “I believe he is an egomaniac who deliberately planned the murder to prove to himself that he was a superman who could outwit and outthink the whole world… He would be one against the world, the perpetrator of the perfect crime… I am convinced that his mad…
Read MoreLAPD Chief Thad Brown & Steve Hodel- The 1966 Parker Center Photo
Q: I’m confused on how the LAPD Chief Thad Brown photograph taken with you as a rookie police officer connects to the Black Dahlia murder. Can you explain it? 1966 In front of—Parker Center “The Glass House” Steve Hodel Chief Thad Brown Yes. The above photograph was taken in 1966, in front…
Read MoreA STAR CALLED "DR. GEORGE HILL HODEL"
ZODIAC- (n) a belt-shaped region in the heavens on either side of the ecliptic; divided into twelve constellations or signs for astrological purposes. From MOST EVIL Chapter 23- Murder as a Fine Art Pages 257-259: In our many talks during the final decade of his life (1990-99), my father dismissed astrology as quackery. In his…
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