LAPD 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…
Read MoreMike Hodel To Compete As Contestant On Alex Trebek's JEOPARDY QUIZ SHOW – Thurs Oct 7th
File Under “Proud Papa” Category Not only did I name my eldest son, Michael Sean Hodel in honor of my older brother, his uncle Mike, but he also lucked out and got his BRAINS. My son returned from a vacation in Europe this summer to happily discover that he had been selected to be a contestant on Alex Trebek’s JEOPARDY SHOW. Mike’s show will…
Read MoreRODNEY ALCALA "THE KILLING GAME" TO PREMIERE ON CBS' 48 HOURS SAT SEPT 25TH
CBS’ ’48 HOURS MYSTERY’S Season Premiere: The Killing Game will air this coming Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010 at 10 P.M. ET/PT. Rodney James Alcala 1978 2010 The program will summarize the crimes of serial-killer, Rodney Alcala recently convicted in Orange County for multiple murders and sentenced to death. I was interviewed for the show related…
Read MoreFred Sexton Sculpted John Huston 'Maltese Falcon' Film Prop Up for Bid Again-
Just received a heads-up e-mail from B.H. that the one of the original Black Bird props made famous in John Huston’s 1941 film, THE MALTESE FALCON has flown back and perched on the auction block and will be up for bid on September 24, 2010. As many of my readers know, John Huston friend to George Hodel and Fred Sexton since…
Read MoreBERKLEY BOOKS PUBLISHES 'MOST EVIL' AS PAPERBACK
September 7, 2010 Dutton-Penguin Group imprint, BERKLEY BOOKS has today published the paper-back edition of MOST EVIL: Avenger, Zodiac, and the Further Serial Murders of Dr. George Hill Hodel. Hard to believe its been a year since the original publication, but THERE IT IS! I have to admit to a personal preference for Berkley’s new choice of cadmium…
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