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This site is dedicated to Elizabeth Short the person known as the Black Dahlia. But who was Elizabeth Short? The Biography section of this website reveals the actual person. The Chronology gives an outline of the Black Dahlia's life and the time in which she lived. Quotes from people who knew Elizabeth Short indicate how she was perceived by others. And Fact vs. Fiction lays to rest some of the myths surrounding the Black Dahlia murder. The Investigation section contains a transcript of the Inquest, documents from the District Attorney's office, and an overview of suspects. It is hoped the information posted here will shed light on the life and death of one of the most publicized and puzzled-over murder victims of the 20th century.
—Mary Pacios
 
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Packet Mailed by Killer

Packet Mailed by Killer
This packet, mailed by the killer on January 24, 1947, is considered by the FBI and Los Angeles detectives to be the only letter known to have come from the killer.

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Birth Certificate

Birth Certificate
Elizabeth Short's birth certificate and an address book stamped "1-9-3-7 Mark M. Hansen" were contained in the packet mailed by the killer.  Note: There is no middle name on the birth certificate.

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Ann Toth

Ann Toth
Hollywood roommate of Elizabeth Short, Ann remained a true friend and spoke up in defense of Elizabeth Short.

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Betty Bersinger

Betty Bersinger
Betty Bersinger, the woman who discovered the body.

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Detectives Hudson and Hansen

Detectives Hudson and Hansen
Detectives Howard Hudson and Harry "the hat" Hansen with the Black Dahlia files c. 1950

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Coroner's Office

Coroner's Office
Left to right:  Coroner Ben Brown, Assistant Coroner Victor Wallace, Mrs. Phoebe Short, mother of Elizabeth Short, Virgina West, sister of Elizabeth Short,Adrian West, husband of Virginia.

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Inquest Witness Room

Inquest Witness Room
Inquest Witness Room.   Left to right: Harriet Manley, Robert Manley's wife, William Morris Manley, Robert Manley's Father, Mrs. Phoebe Short, Elizabeth Short's Mother, and Virginia West, Elizabeth Short's sister.

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Aggness Underwood

Aggness Underwood
Aggie Underwood, beloved reporter for the Los Angeles Herald-Express. Taken off the case twice, the second time to become the first woman city editor in the country.  

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Finis Brown and Ray Pinker

Finis Brown and Ray Pinker
Detective Finis Brown and police forensic chemist, Ray Pinker, administering polygraph to Robert Manley.

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Jack Donahoe and District Attorney Simpson

Jack Donahoe and District Attorney Simpson
Jack Donahoe, Chief of Homicide, and District Attorney Simpson.  

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Childhood Shadows:
The Hidden Story of the Black Dahlia

(Updated 2007)

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Childhood Shadows: The Hidden Story of the Black Dahlia

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