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The Black Dahlia Murder – Why The Horrifying Case Remains Unsolved

The Chilling Mystery That Still Haunts Investigators

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Mar 01, 2025
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No case has stumped investigators more than the killing of Elizabeth Short, aka “The Black Dahlia.” On January 15, 1947, the 22-year-old budding actress was brutally murdered in South Los Angeles. The mystery of who did it remains today, as do many disturbing questions surrounding the case. Here are 13 horrifying and frightening facts about the murder. …

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