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Inside the Black Dahlia Murder: Why the Unsolved Murder Still Haunts Hollywood Nearly 80 Years Later


The Black Dahlia murder still haunts Hollywood nearly 80 years later, as authorities never pinpointed who killed Elizabeth Short and mutilated her body.

On January 15, 1947, young mother Betty Bersinger, out for a walk in Los Angeles’ Leimert Park, made a chilling discovery. Nearly 80 years later, the mystery surrounding Elizabeth’s brief life and tragic death still captivates the public — and Hollywood — inspiring films, books and countless theories. INTERNATIONAL NEWS PHOTO/Getty ImagesAfter her body was found six days later, the press sensationalized Elizabeth’s story, falsely portraying her as a promiscuous Hollywood wanna-be.

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