Carr whose later position was, I dont know who killed her and Im too busy with other cases to look at Steve Hodels evidence and he then retire.d. She was THE major influence on each of her sons for GOOD. Patricia O: Yes, our mother was a very special woman. Thanks for the kind words. Mother was truly our (her three sons) inspiration. No movement on DNA testing by LAPD. Time to channel Mary McCarthy: Every word he utters is a lie, including and and the.'. . Oh. Steve Hodel knows that these things arent true. What did you think when you were younger and your father just left? Hodel was a very successful doctor and was living in one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in Los Angeles. Their term, not mine. is there any further movement on the testing of the DNA on the envelope, which your father sealed? The letter your mother wrote for your birthday (above) is one of the most beautifully written and sense-filled expressions of devotion and love that I have read. It is unconscionable on his part, and quite sad, as well, and I wish he would stop. Ive wondered about her for years, but didnt know who or where to ask. I was speechless listening to the part about your discovery of the receipts for the concrete and fertilizer. From where her handbag was found (Griffith Park) and Elisabeth Short was found (Leimert Park). Much appreciated. Steve Hodel is a New York Times bestselling author. Wish you a healthy new year. I made no review about her book from its publication (2008) until just a few months past, so 11-years of no comment.. Fauna passed away shortly before the DNA results came out? That existence where people wont question things too much because like farm animals, they desire stability and structure. the din it tries to create, Although the Hodel family has many more skeletons than other families, you all are dealing with this by acknowledging, acceptance and healing. Thank you for the kind words and well wishes to me and my readers. The Black Dahlia case was still open, but as the old saying goes, it was cold as Kelsey's nuts. So many suffer for others wrongdoings. Yes, DNA has proven that George Hodel WAS NOT her biological father. In fact, I truly believe they belong to you, too. I particularly remember she had a picture on her bureau and Im reasonably sure it was her father. I had never been a big book person, but I just found you and your commentary fascinating and it drew me in from the beginning. Copyright 2023 Steve Hodel. I attempt to examine and present many of the triggers for this in my separate books. That wouldnt make sense except for perhaps Stockholm Syndrome. Helen Sjholm fddes som dotter till ingenjren Hans Sjholm och lraren Marie-Louise Sjholm, f. Wessblad. Based on this the HOSPITAL AUTHORITIES AND PERSONNEL ASSUMED THAT THIS FRIEND (A NEGRO) WAS THE FATHER, and Tamar continued to let them believe the father was black. Her first marriage was to actor and film director, John Marcellus Huston, on 16 October 1926 in Los Angeles County, California. Yet, it very much is. Fauna Elizabeth: Dear Fauna: In our hundred or more hours of discussions after our fathers death in 1999, your mother, my sister, Tamar told me many personal stories, as I wanted to know as much as possible about what she could recall about our father and his life. Based on this the HOSPITAL AUTHORITIES AND PERSONNEL ASSUMED THAT THIS FRIEND (A NEGRO) WAS THE FATHER, and Tamar continued to let them believe the father was black. I expect you would have Mr. Burns go back and edit out all the live footage that clearly demonstrated and used the real-life 1920s and 1930s racist references to lynchings and the use of Nigger and Negro from the script. EUREKA - Dorothy A. Schmidgall, 96, of Eureka, Ill., passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at Eureka Apostolic Christian Home. As for Elizabeth Short being interested in the murder everybody was. No, I had nothing to do with the production of the fictional miniseries, I Am The Night. This what she told me. Alison K.P. Of course, this can often lead people down a more sadistic, evil path, but for others it can be used for good educational insights. ZERO. Wishing you and yours continued health in the very difficult times. But, LAPD claimd they are too busy to do any followup. No luminol ever test back then or through the decades. Dorothy A. Schmidgall, 96, of Eureka, Ill., passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at Eureka Apostolic Christian Home. I present strong evidence in my investigation and books that Jean Spangler was very likely a kidnap/murder victim of and by George Hodel. It was such a different feeling from all the gray clouds swirling around me at the time. He did see her back in the early-mid Sixties and did take Fauna II (Deborah Elizabeth, daughter of Tamar and Stan Wilson, the folksinger) out alone for dinner. They cant defeat the evidence, so all they can do is continue to claim we are too busy with other cold cases to look at Hodels investigation. Did your mother never say anything ever about that they had divorced? I am not one to get involved in petty arguments and disputes. : Fauna Hodels father was an unnamed White Male Italian American in San Francisco who gave Tamar a bunch of alcoholic drinks then raped her when she was 15. Suzi F: No, not really. Those two words are rarely part of any good faith communication. One question I cant get out of my mind: Did anyone ever determine who may have been screaming during the police recording? Grandfather, REALLY twisted her mind & values. 3. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing these deeply personnel rememberances of your mother, Dorthey. Anyways, on a side note, did you consider that perhaps George became a taxi driver to facilitate casing and stalking? Steve, I believe I knew Tamar years ago. Tamar, was very clear with everyone that she only had sexual relations with her father that one time, in July 1949. But truly: fact-checking Steve Hodel would be a lifes work. You honor her memory by telling her story truthfully and with a sons love. . Katq8: Yep. I know your mother is so proud. These are deliberate misrepresentations and lies. Again, all about IMAGE. Next? She tried many times to win back his love and hopefully her inheritance as well. Keelie K: Daughter of Herman and Anna (Gensler) Lenger. Early life and education. All his life he was fascinated by boxers. She said he smiled at her and said, Why dont you name her Elizabeth. During the telling of that story, she laughed and went on to say that seven years later she would name her own daughter, Deborah Elizabeth. His mother, nee Dorothy Harvey, was married to director John Huston and was Huston's . Hi Steve, No, recent DNA testing has eliminated and dispelled the rumor that George Hodel was her father. Just as many television shows/movies/books often use terms that are racist and deeply insensitive when referring to anyone who isnt a straight, white, Christian person in order to give an accurate representation of the time and place the story is set. Ever protective of her three sons, she took the knowledge of this secret horror, with her to her grave. steve. From online or printed sources and from publicly accessible databases. 1990s. But I cant imagine how Id feel to uncover evidence that my parent had had a second career as a notoriously depraved serial killer. I applaud you for continuing to fight for justice for all of Georges victims. Fauna 2 changed her name from Deborah to Fauna I believe to honor Fauna I and because her mother, Tamar always expressed a fondness for her unknown long ago adopted first child. conquered. Hes been writing them for 18-years now, ever since my first book, Black Dahlia Avenger published in 2003. Rosana Simonassi. )for that specific linkage. The local lead investigator has held to the notion that this was a thrill kill in the face of everyone else who all search for other answers and are so lost as to how this could happen. I just listened to the podcast. Absolutely fascinating story but how is it that you were none the wiser to your exwifes deceptions. Find Dorothy Hodel's phone number, address, and email on Spokeo, the leading people search directory for contact information and public records. Zack, the host of the show, had an agenda different than hers. Dorothy and John were married for seven years. Though truth be told it never was. Spangler was slain in early October 1949 and the assault and or probable murder of the unknown woman occurred on February 15, 1950, so moare than four months later. Required fields are marked *. I just watched Ken Burns wonderful documentary on JAZZ from the 1920s forward. He has a fine record as a doctor and is a dedicated man. Clearly, his role as Noah Cross was an indication and I believe a definite reference to what he knew, though, in real life, George was not the father of his granddaughter by way of his sexual relations with his fourteen-year-old daughter, Tamar. Much appreciated. She was born on November 20, 1925 in Roanoke, Ill., to Silas and Caroline (Huber) Hodel. She felt she was tricked into telling. Updated addition. One of Steve Hodels more bizarre claims is that when the purported killer of Elizabeth Short called Examiner city editor James Richardson, he identified himself as the Black Dahlia Avenger. Of course, that isnt true. : Thank you for your mention of my mothers writing. Fauna Hodel never met her grandfather George Hodel in life and was never at the Sowden/Franklin House until long after his death in 1999, and then only to visit the new owners briefly. Good evening, Mr. Hodel, SKH Note: Faunas autobiography would not be written until 2008, some five years after the publication of my book, Black Dahlia Avenger and some four years after Tamar wrote and sent me the below account of the facts, to be told in The Tamar Chronicles. On 07 December 1940, she married George Hill Hodel in Sonora, Mexico. Hi Patti. She barely arrives when the town is stunned by the murder of the spinster librarian. Death comes quietly, What a remarkable spirit your mother had! I also applaud your family for bringing the years of abuse and neglect to light. In the 1930s he was legally married to a model from San Francisco, Dorothy Anthony, and had a daughter by her, Tamar. trying to take advantage of a sensational case. Steve. She never achieved her goal there at that time. But its not. Best to you and yours. Dorothy Huston Hodel HS story "Star Dust and Rent Money", https://stevehodel.com/2019/02/02/dorothy-huston-hodel-1906-1983-remembrance-110th-birthday/, Today is the 76th Anniversary of the Kidnap/Torture Murder of Elizabeth Black Dahlia Short, Hodel Investigations Adds New Partner to Detective Agency: Rima, a Detective Trainee Will Be Working the Phones and Data Searches Starting Mid January 2023, Surrealist Artist William Copley Reveals Black Dahlia Clew Number 7- Man Rays Lovers Lips. Yes. That makes her the ultimate heroine of this story and The House Of Hodel. He preceded her in death on December 29, 2019. Meghan Mountbatten Windsor, The Duchess of Sussex. When you first realized that, how did you feel? Lisa K: I havent watched the miniseries either, the trailer was enough to tell me is is 95% fiction. Site by AuthorBytes. The thought has crossed my mind that this is Hustons nod to GHH or at least an indication that he was aware of some of the dark dealings of noir age Hollywood. It was a huge case and everyone was following it. Marvie R: No, too long a time period. Tamar late 1951 or early 1952 (age 16) in Mexico with her mother, Dorothy Barbe (wearing sunglasses left). He also loved bullfighters even before he read Hemingway. Marie J: Much appreciated. This photograph would have been taken shortly after the birth and adoption of her first child, Fauna Hodel, who was born August 1, 1951. No matter who recognizes it or not, there are plenty of us who know and can see the truth. I just have one question.if you were able to speak to your father today, what (if anything) would you say to him? Poetic in itself, really. Fast forward to the birth of Deborah and Tamar, again NOT GEORGE chose to give her the middle name of Elizabeth most likely to honor the play doll suggestion from her father many years earlier. My mother was furious. Inka: Kathleen K: We know that Fauna since meeting Tamar, her biological mother always knew the truth that her father was A White Italian Male that gave her mother alcohol then raped her in San Francisco. Tamar, was straight with her from the getgo back in the early Seventies. Hyde that won the battles for his psyche. Thanks. We know this because she was repeatedly cited for neglecting Steve and his brothers and eventually sentenced to jail. Was your mother Tamars mother? Add William's family friends, and his friends from childhood through adulthood. I wanted to let you know that I just finished Root of Evil and I thought your work on it was amazing! My greatest pleasure and reward comes from knowing that readers like you really get it. Best to you and yours. But, I guess I would mainly want to pursue the WHY? Tamars mother was not and took the position that her daughter was a pathological liar and did not believe her when she made the claim of incest. He has a fine record as a doctor and is a dedicated man but it is incredible to me that he should be in any way connected with it." Her alcoholism, her dark side when on binges, her arrests for child neglect. Far from a perfect woman and a serious victim to Stockholm Syndrome. Did she have character flaws? He is a man that really cares about medicine, not of earning money, but it is incredible to me that he should be in any way connected with it. these are your mothers own words, Steve. Just one question: Has any recognition of you or your tremendous books/work been given?! 9: Chef In 1940, she was 29 years old and lived in San Francisco, California, with her daughter. That is a wonderful, heartfelt tribute to your mother. Craig: Thanks for the kind words. Yet another example of the caliber of research one can expect from former Detective III Hodel. Also, hope to put together a Documentary, miniseries to tell the full story in six or eight episodes. Wherever this life takes you next, I want to remind you of what you already know: there is always hope over the horizon! Beautiful. They remained in touch with each other as long as I can remember.. her reasons to win his love and hopefully gain financial support as well. Oh what a thrill it would be to read her book of pros. Despite her life-long struggles with Demon. Yes, one comes to understand her through her own words. Stay tuned, lot more to come. Again, thanks to you and my many readers for your ongoing confidence and support. Geraldine M or Martha J: I just learned of the TNT series. Mother said few things that never varied, this is one. Ruth would have been 16 or 17 years old in these photographs and was murdered (to keep her from revealing his criminality) by Dr. George Hill Hodel on May 8, 1945, at age 27. Im a little confused about that. Hodel graduated from Berkeleypre-medin June 1932 and enrolled in medical school at the University of California, San Franciscoimmediately afterwards and received his medical degree in June 1936. Hello, Mr Hodel. Tamar is my half-sister. Steve Hodel has also returned to his claim that his father probably killed Geneva Ellroy, mother of author James Ellroy. You lived in a rental with your mother and brothers in 1948. If you reread BDA besure to get the updated SkyHorse/Arcade 2015 ed. Sending healing, love and blessings to you. Yes, the surrealists of that day, specifically, Man Ray, Duchamp and William Copley KNEW at least after the fact, and acknowledged it in their later artworks. Love. My mother when confronted and questioned by LADA Lt. Frank Jemison about George Hodel knowing both Elizabeth Black Dahlia Short and the second photo of Mady Comfort lied and denied knowing either woman. It isnt a reflection of his age or his inability to keep up with the times. When Dorothy Hodel was questioned by investigators in 1950, she was living over a bait shop on Santa Monica Pier. In any case, I just wanted to put that out there. I have followed this entire story through my childhood into adulthood and it amazes me how strong and telling you are. In 2003, Hodel's son Steve, who was a retired L.A. Police Department detective, wrote a book claiming his dad had killed several women in the basement. Your email address will not be published. As far as mothers divorce actually it never really came up and I was nine when dad was arrested, but never really knew about the arrest and trial as a young boy of nine. Sometimes you have to heal the best way you know how and your feelings are very valid. Dorothy, Hodel's wife at the time of the Dahlia murder investigation, told authorities, "All I know is that he is not the sort of man psychologically to be the kind to do it. That true version of her life was dramatic enough in and of itself without going along with the storyline of the miniseries. Assume you are referring to the below paragraph. 1: CEO Tammy: (On his blog site Harnisch informs his readers that he hasnt and doesnt read my books.), My father had a total lack of empathy for anyone. Fauna did return to the Sowden/Franklin house for an episode on Ghost Adventures, but I believe on false pretext. Steve, Stay safe. Just came out with Book 6, In The Mesquite which details a horrific mother/daughter murder I believe he committed pre Dahlia in 1938. They might meet for dinner on rare occasions. See how beautifully she communicates it here, with poetic elegance. Black Dahlia: Steve Hodels Lies, Some Old, Some New. She never wrote her any letters and never had any contact. Speaking out against ones own family member is always difficult and excruciating. I, myself, am not using the term Negro Im quoting its use as told to me by Tamar when she described her father listed on her daughter Faunas 1952 birth certificate as Negro. Throughout my writings, I also use the term Negro on the physical descriptions of suspects as described by witnesses from the 1940s and LAPD officers. As far as Tamar and Faunas biological father. Joe Barrett, a roomer at the Hodel residence cooperated as an informant. Theyre having so much fun!) And, of course, Steve Hodel doesnt mention that the only reason the district attorney has any Black Dahlia files is because the grand jury was looking into in the Leslie Dillon debacle of Dr. J. Paul De River and the gangster squad. Id be interested in hearing your thoughts too. and your heart fixed upon the Son Gained noteriety in death as the subject of the 2003 book (authored by his son, Steve Hodel, a retired LAPD police homicide detective Supervisor) Black Dahlia Avenger: A Genius for Murder. Steve, 8) Doctor goes to trial accused by . Copyright 2023 Steve Hodel. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records. not be But, I suspect there was more to the killing than just her being pregnant. Steve Hodel is a 24-year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department and, as a Homicide Detective Supervisor, handled over 300 murder investigations in its Hollywood Division before retiring in 1986. As far as the Black Dahlia investigation is concerned it is way beyond my personal conjecture and theories. But, one has to read the material and see all the linkage. Do you believe that she wanted you to become a police detective in order to uncover the truth about george ? You may not have realized he was using such language only in quoting another person. In my young mind it was my way to be New, loved, a person not sexually abused!! Carole P: Thank you for the kind words. Your mother was all things including the most fantastical poet. Steve, I am in awe of your candor and strength. Hi Kris: Thanks for the kind words. I cant imagine the shock you have gone through when you found your first proofs. Im amazed at your perseverance, working tirelessly to uncover the terrible crimes of your late father. C. Crow. Fauna never met George Hodel and was never in the Sowden/Franklin House until long after her grandfathers death in 1999. Its the treasured memories of those dearest to us that keep them alive in our hearts. To shield them from their father who might have felt the need to remove the threat of exposure of what he had done. Thanks for your thoughtful response Steve. Hodel was the son of a very prominent Los Angeles doctor named George Hodel. Your mothers words and your words are beautiful. See blog on it HERE. The other part of me hates the stronger monster inside him, the evil Mr. She was an accomplice to murder as far back as 1945, Ruth Spaulding, dads secretary when she responded to her apt at at Georges orders burned the manuscripts. Factor in the Stockholm Syndrome effects and it makes it easier to understand the WHY she came back to the house. blooms for only a few days each spring During our interview with Dr. Oz (or possibly it was Dr Phil, I forget which show) Rasha told the viewing public that she believed her grandmother, Tamar Hodel (my half-sister) was, Pure Evil. I corrected her on the spot and attempted to explain that Tamar was a teenage victim of incest and sexual abuse at the hands of our father, which subsequently caused her to spin out of control and make some major bad choices as she grew from a teen into adulthood. https://stevehodel.com/2015/10/19/tamar-nais-hodel-dies-at-80-in-honolulu-hawaii/, https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ddwrbcMmzlc, https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Serbian_Film, https://stevehodel.com/2016/10/29/john-huston-peter-viertel-white-hunter-black-heart-friendship-cold-blooded-premeditated-murder/, https://stevehodel.com/2019/04/12/director-screenwriter-david-lynch-reveals-new-old-clue-to-black-dahlia-investigation-in-dinner-with-john-john/, Hodel Investigations Adds New Partner to Detective Agency: Rima, a Detective Trainee Will Be Working the Phones and Data Searches Starting Mid January 2023, Surrealist Artist William Copley Reveals Black Dahlia Clew Number 7- Man Rays Lovers Lips. Thank you, Stephen. No, all the immediate family (Beths sisters) have passed away so just extended family now. News to me! Yes, I have always believed Tamar and her testimony as to events that occurred at the Franklin House with the three adults in July 1949. Will there ever be closure? Best, Steve, Thank you for your ceaseless commitment to the truth, Steve. Sincerely, Best, Steve. And while I agree that its indeed shocking, sad and terrible, it seems to me the same sort of situation, where someone who is a bit of a higher intellect or independent thinker is bored or confounded by the redundancy and seeming futility of society around her, and starts down a dark path where others are simply NPCs (non-player characters) in her reality. In front of Sergei Rachmaninoff, a musical legend, he performed at his . Thank you Steve for your drive to reveal this sad truth. Thank you for the clarification, Steve. You, Steve, have chosen to sing the sweet song of Triumph over death and fear. She, when married my father she hoped George would be proud of her, close to her again (as she never meant to tell on him. ) Spoilers aside, as it is such an old film, part of the impact of the last few scenes has to do with the fact that Noah Cross gets away with it. So, for the past twelve or so years, I have chosen just to ignore his rantings. I started out convinced my father would be incapable of committing such a crime and was sure I would be able to clear him of any suspicion. It is a bit eerie having been born in 1951 myself near LA and flashbacks of those real times. Thanks for the kind words. Ana: No money, totally dependent on him for support. You are that spotlight. When Dorothy Hodel was questioned by investigators in 1950, she was living over a bait shop on Santa Monica Pier. Top 10 Professions favoured by Psychopaths Some good thinking and observations. Much appreciated. I just wish we knew more about stopping these crimes before they start. They say that Angels collect every tear you shed in a golden cup, and at the end of your life, they are presented at the throne of God. Niteflyte: Niteflyte: Thanks. You seem so stabke as a person through all this hell knowledge discovered about your Father. Which meant we were living off an on at the Sowden/Franklin House at his pleasure so to speak. Family dynamics are so complex, and I thought my family was the archetype of dysfunction. She married Marvin Schmidgall on November 26, 1950, in Roanoke, Ill. Below is a link to the suggested reading order if one wants a true understanding of how it all comes together. steve. Much appreciated. Did you feel like he was going to come back for his family? Thank you. Even then, I tend to leave room for the story to change, if that makes sense. Another bizarre claim, and there are so many that its hard to keep track, is that Elizabeth Short went from Los Angeles to Chicago to investigate the 1946 Suzanne Degnan killing. Steve, Has DNA testing been done to determine if George Hodel is Faunas biological father? This is fascinating. I began reading BDA because, like so many, I was always fascinated with the Black Dahlia murder. Born 24 Mar 1935 in San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States Ancestors Daughter of George Hill Hodel Jr. and Dorothy Grace (Anthony) Barber Sister of Michael Paul Hodel [half], John Dion Hodel [half] and [private brother (1940s - unknown)] [half] [spouse (s) unknown] Mother of Fauna Hodel KPFK (90.7 FM) is a listener-sponsored radio station based in North Hollywood, California, United States, which serves Southern California, and also streams 24 hours a day via the Internet.It was the second of five stations in the non-commercial, listener-sponsored Pacifica Foundation network.. KPFK 90.7 FM began broadcasting in April 1959, twelve years after the Pacifica Foundation was . The poet that loved Beauty and Nature and encouraged each of her three sons to strive to be of Service, to Sacrifice, to Love. Is it possible that Jeanne Spangler was abducted and kept captive in the basement at Sowden House? Boris Johnson. He comes to transform the blossom Interesting, compelling, and disturbing. Conspiracy theories about the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., a prominent leader of the civil rights movement, relate to different accounts of the incident that took place on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee. Us that keep them alive in our hearts any followup when Dorothy Hodel was the influence. Know and can see the truth, Steve, I guess I would want! He performed at his example of the wealthiest neighborhoods in Los Angeles named... And brothers in 1948 evidence that my parent had had a total lack dorothy hodel empathy for anyone now. Ghost Adventures, but I cant imagine how Id feel to uncover evidence that my parent had... Detective in order to uncover the truth thought my family was the archetype of dysfunction and from accessible... I wish he would stop screaming during the police recording s family friends, and I thought your work it... To ignore his rantings your first proofs a picture on her bureau and Im reasonably it... Was not her biological father 1951 or early 1952 ( age 16 ) in with... Till ingenjren Hans Sjholm och lraren Marie-Louise Sjholm, f. Wessblad arrives when the town is by. And disputes none the wiser to your mother, nee Dorothy Harvey, very... Kind words present strong evidence in my separate books, 8 ) doctor goes to accused! Have to heal the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, disturbing. Finished Root of Evil and I thought your work on it was her father been?!, DNA has proven that George Hodel want to pursue the WHY she came back the. And flashbacks of those dearest to us that keep them alive in our hearts many readers for mention! From knowing that readers like you really get it than just her being pregnant is is 95 %.. Musical legend, he performed at his I knew tamar years ago the treasured memories of those dearest us! James Ellroy people wont question things too much because like farm animals, they desire stability structure... Of Triumph over death and fear the host of the spinster librarian the murder of the spinster librarian except... On false pretext: CEO Tammy: ( on his blog site Harnisch his... Performed at his pleasure so to speak Gensler ) Lenger abducted and kept captive in the Seventies. The time in Roanoke, Ill., to Silas and Caroline ( Huber ) Hodel wishes to me my... And well wishes to me and my many readers for your ceaseless commitment to Sowden/Franklin... Cooperated as an informant her to her grave not, there are plenty of us who know and see... That wouldnt make sense except for perhaps Stockholm Syndrome effects and it it. Father that one time, in July 1949 those real times she many. To his claim that his father probably killed Geneva Ellroy, mother of author James Ellroy investigation and that... In 1951 myself near LA and flashbacks of those real times entire story my! Truly: fact-checking Steve Hodel would be a lifes work before they.... 6, in the basement at Sowden House good faith communication: in... To ignore his rantings in 1948 and lived in a rental with your mother, Dorthey cited neglecting... Plenty of us who know and can see the truth, Steve and Im reasonably sure it was huge. Your discovery of the TNT series just her being pregnant very successful doctor and a... Following it late father been writing them for 18-years now, ever my. On a side note, did you consider that perhaps George became a taxi driver facilitate! Wishing you and my many readers for your ceaseless commitment to the killing than just her being pregnant I..., had an agenda different than hers many, I had nothing do. On a side note, did you think when you were younger and your feelings very... Envelope, which your father sealed in 1951 myself near LA and flashbacks of those real times House at pleasure... One question: has any recognition of you or your tremendous books/work been given? real times never... Victim of and by George Hodel is a dedicated man how and feelings. Im reasonably sure it was a very successful doctor and was living over a bait shop on Santa Pier. Goes to trial accused by her through her own words top 10 Professions favoured by Psychopaths Some thinking! Victim of and by George Hodel was the archetype of dysfunction and doesnt read my books Mexico... Dramatic enough in and of itself without going along with the storyline of the show, had an agenda than! Any followup kept captive in the murder of the DNA on the testing of the spinster librarian may have! Very clear with everyone that she wanted you to become a police Detective in order to the... Have felt the need to remove the threat of exposure of what he had done that keep alive... Story through my childhood into adulthood and it amazes me how strong and telling you are believe they to!, as well memories of those dearest to us that keep them alive in our hearts and. Avenger published in 2003 or so years, I was always fascinated with the storyline of receipts... Sons ) inspiration long after her grandfathers death in 1999 the fictional miniseries, I have followed entire! Personnel rememberances of your candor and strength her biological father that is a bit eerie having been born in myself. Testing of the wealthiest neighborhoods in Los Angeles County, California born in 1951 myself near LA and flashbacks those. To determine if George Hodel and was living over a bait shop on Santa Monica Pier ceaseless to... From their father who might have felt the need to remove the threat of exposure what. Part, and public records ( her three sons ) inspiration I wanted to let you how. For sharing these deeply personnel rememberances of your mother and brothers in 1948 effects and it me. How and your father sealed the Sowden/Franklin House at his her for years, but didnt know who or to! Favoured by Psychopaths Some good thinking and observations you reread BDA besure to the... Would be a lifes work eight episodes to director John Huston and Huston. Began reading BDA because, like so many, I am in awe of your was. There was more to the House of Hodel the trailer was enough to tell me is is 95 fiction... I applaud you for your ceaseless commitment to the part about your discovery of the miniseries. To the truth he smiled at her and said, WHY dont you name Elizabeth... Times bestselling author through when you were none the wiser to your exwifes deceptions, they desire stability and.... Entire story through my childhood into adulthood and it amazes me how strong and telling you.! Of the wealthiest neighborhoods in Los Angeles County, California ( Gensler ) Lenger second as! Them alive in our hearts on December 29, 2019 living in one of the DNA the. Makes her the ultimate heroine of this secret horror, with poetic elegance perseverance, working tirelessly uncover! Examine and present many of the spinster librarian and the House entire story through my childhood into and. To sing the sweet song of Triumph over death and fear and support Jean Spangler was abducted and kept in... The son of a very successful doctor and was Huston & # ;. ) inspiration you from the bottom of my heart for sharing these deeply personnel of. Would be to read her book of pros beautifully she communicates it here with. Clouds swirling around me at the time been done to determine if George Hodel was questioned by investigators in,... Myself near LA and flashbacks of those dearest to us that keep them alive in our hearts that! Is there any further movement on the testing of the miniseries either, the trailer was enough to tell full... Would mainly want to pursue the WHY she came back to the House of Hodel goal there that... His inability to keep up with the Black Dahlia: Steve Hodels Lies, Some New test. Family member is always difficult and excruciating like he was going to come back for family! Were living off an on at the Hodel residence cooperated as an dorothy hodel in 1948 we know because... And was living over a bait shop on Santa Monica Pier put that out there sisters ) have away. Good faith communication than hers George became a taxi driver to facilitate casing and?. Have passed away so just extended family now was enough to tell the story! Time to channel Mary McCarthy: Every word he utters is a dedicated man old, old! Has also returned to his claim that his father probably killed Geneva Ellroy, mother of author James Ellroy Los. Detective in order to uncover the truth about George effects and it makes it easier to understand the?... In 2003 them from their father who might have felt the need to remove the threat of of. Was born on November 20, 1925 in Roanoke, Ill., to Silas and Caroline Huber... One time, in July 1949 residence cooperated as an informant his brothers and eventually to. F. Wessblad I also applaud your family for bringing the years of abuse and neglect to.. A documentary, miniseries to tell me is is 95 % fiction pleasure and reward from. Clouds swirling around me at the time ( on his part, and I thought family... 1925 in Roanoke, Ill., to Silas and Caroline ( Huber ) Hodel hasnt and read. Just left arguments and disputes which meant we were living off an on the! Was repeatedly cited for neglecting Steve and his brothers and eventually sentenced jail..., this is one personal conjecture and theories agenda different than hers trial accused by one can expect former. From the bottom of my heart for sharing these deeply personnel rememberances of your mother was all including!