I was directed to this podcast through So Supernatural, and while I knew it would be intense I was not prepared for the raw gut-wrenching accounts, the real life recordings of mother and daughter telling things in their own words, and the strength of those who remain here today. Wishing this family all the best, and thanking them for sharing this story and the family perspective of everything with the world.

While I’m sure some of this is true there’s a lot of leaps being made and you have to take a lot on people’s word. Also if you do research into the family it brings up more doubt. Exactly the reason I avoid these ‘my family’ true crime podcasts. They all seem very scammy.

As interesting as this take on the Black Dahlia murder sounds, more reliable experts in the fields of violent crime, L.A. post-war history, and behavioral profiling have widely panned Steve Hodel’s books as a piece of fantasy. The sad reality of this horrifying crime is that the victim Elizabeth Short is treated like a footnote or supporting character, when the focus should be all about who she was and how she lived her life. For a brief overview of the characteristics, experiences, history, and behaviors of the victim Elizabeth Short, I recommend “Crimes of the Times” from LA Times Studios.

I first listened to this podcast a couple years ago and just re-listened. It is unbelievable what this family endured and overcame. So proud of each of you for ending the cycle of abuse and horror. Hope you are all doing well. Would love to hear an update on you all. Take care!!

This was the craziest story I have ever listened to and found it captivating and raw and well worth the listen

You’re not the victim in this story. You’re just capitalizing on the narrative.

Gets too much into the modern day family. It also takes a lot of people at their word without much verification.

I was always fascinated by the Black Dahlia murder, as well as all thing dark / Hollyweird. when I heard one of my favorite podcasts was covering this case, but only for members, I just happened to stumble upon this and wow.. I am so glad I did. I know there is only so much to tell and I am immediately ordering the books from Amazon, but I just loved everything about this. the production, back ground noise, the way the episodes were layer and left cliffhangers — it was all beautifully done and in my opinion, is a great gift to the Short family, whomever may still be alive today.

I’ve always been fascinated with the black dahlia murder and why it hasn’t been solved. But now I know exactly what happened. This podcast is one of the best series I’ve ever listened to. The fact that the hosts themselves are closely related to Hodel, and the fact that they have the most INSANE family history I’ve ever heard.

This whole story was captivating, hope he gets the DNA test. This whole story gave me chills.