The Black Dahlia Mystery
The Black Dahlia Mystery  
Podcast: 48 Hours
Published On: Thu Jan 02 2025
Description: In January of 1947, the mutilated body of young Hollywood actress Elizabeth Short was discovered in a vacant lot in Los Angeles. The press gave her the nickname, "The Black Dahlia," stemming from a popular crime film, and her case gripped headlines when the killer sent handwritten notes to the tabloids. Former Los Angeles Detective Steve Hodel believed his father was the killer, but Elizabeth's murder still remains unsolved. “48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 8/29/2006. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices