Black Dahlia
Elizabeth Short[2][3][4] (July 29, 1924 – January 14 or 15, 1947), known as "the Black Dahlia", was an American woman who was found murdered in a neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Her case became highly publicized due to the graphic nature of the crime. Her corpse was chopped into pieces and severed at the waist.
Elizabeth Short (the Black Dahlia) | |
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 Elizabeth Short (the "Black Dahlia") circa 1946 | |
| Born | Elizabeth Short July 29, 1924 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | January 14 or 15, 1947 (aged 22) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Cerebral hemorrhage resulting from homicidal violence[1] |
| Resting place | Mountain View Cemetery, Oakland, California, U.S. 37°50′07″N 122°14′13″W / 37.83528°N 122.23694°W |
| Other names | "The Black Dahlia" |
| Occupation | Waitress |
| Known for | Murder victim |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) |
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Short's unsolved murder and the details surrounding it have had caused many theories and public speculation. It is one of the oldest unsolved cases in Los Angeles County.
Black Dahlia Media
Short's arrest photo from 1943 for underage drinking
Short's death certificate
Some sources attribute the Black Dahlia name to the 1946 film noir The Blue Dahlia, starring Veronica Lake and Alan Ladd (pictured).
Short's grave in Oakland, California
References
- ↑ Gilmore 2006.
- ↑ "Investigation: Birth Certificate". Blackdahlia.info. Archived from the original on October 14, 2007. Retrieved February 2, 2010.
Copy of Short's registered birth certificate showing that no middle name was included
- ↑ Harnisch, Larry. "Common Myths About the Black Dahlia and Their Origins". Archived from the original on December 30, 2016. Retrieved September 9, 2017.
- ↑ Harnisch, Larry (September 15, 2006). "Haunting images and details of death". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on March 17, 2019. Retrieved September 9, 2017.
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