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Black Dahlia Murder
Elizabeth Short's body was found in two pieces, drained of blood, with a carved smile. The most notorious unsolved murder in LA history.
January 15, 1947
Los Angeles, California, USA
1+ witnesses
The Black Dahlia case is the unsolved murder of Elizabeth Short in Los Angeles in 1947.
The Discovery
On January 15, 1947:
- Elizabeth Short’s body was found
- The body was bisected at the waist
- Completely drained of blood
- Face had been slashed
The Investigation
Despite massive efforts:
- Over 150 suspects questioned
- The case was never solved
- No one was ever charged