The Black Dahlia murder remains one of the most haunting and unsolved cases in American history. In this episode of Unsolved Cases, we investigate the brutal 1947 killing of Elizabeth Short — a young woman whose body was found mutilated in Los Angeles, launching one of the largest and most controversial criminal investigations of the 20th century. From the chilling crime scene to the forensic evidence that pointed to a killer with medical skill, this case shocked the nation and shaped the future of crime reporting and forensic science. Through detailed records, witness reports, and suppressed documents, we revisit the mystery that continues to fascinate generations. Follow the case that turned Elizabeth Short into an enduring symbol of Hollywood’s darkest secrets and America’s most infamous cold case.
Timestamps:
(00:00) The Complete Investigation
(02:52) THE DISCOVERY
(08:05) THE RACE TO IDENTIFY
(13:36) THE FORENSIC EVIDENCE
(19:23) THE FINAL WEEK
(24:13) THE WITNESSES SPEAK
(30:07) THE PSYCHOLOGY OF ELIZABETH SHORT
(36:24) THE ROMANTIC WEB
(42:39) THE INVESTIGATION UNFOLDS
(48:44) THE ENDURING MYSTERY
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