Morbid

A Deeper Dive into the Murder of Elizabeth Short

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References

  • Associated Press. 1947. "Mrs. Phoebe Short can't believe slain girl hers." Los Angeles Times, Janaury 17: 2.
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  • —. 1947. "'Black Dahlia' knife braggart terroizes girl." Los Angeles Times, February 5: 7.
  • —. 1947. "'Black Dahlia's' love life traced in search for her fiendish murderer." Los Angeles Times, Janaury 18: 3.
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  • —. 1947. "Police await second 'Dahlia' letter for clue to break murder case." Los Angeles Times, January 27: 2.
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  • —. 1947. "Soldier's leave time checked in 'Dahlia' murder." Los Angeles Times, February 7: 2.
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Credits

Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally

Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)