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Root of Evil
The True Story of the Hodel Family and the Black Dahlia
When Elizabeth Short, also known as The Black Dahlia, was brutally killed in 1947, it gripped the entire country. More than 70 years later, it remains America's most infamous unsolved murder. Many believe Dr. George Hodel was the killer, thanks to an investigation by Hodel's own son. But murder is just part of the Hodel family story, one filled with horrifying secrets that ripple across generations. Now, through never-before-heard archival audio and first-time interviews, the Hodel family opens up to reveal their shocking story. In this eight-part documentary series, sisters Rasha...
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4.7 stars from 20,929 ratings
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“After seeing Rolling Stone’s Best of All Time List, here I am. It is riveting: generational traumas had descended from an evil murder suspect, Hollywood’s Dr. George Hodel. He appears to have been celebrated in certain Hollywood Circles. Episode 5 shocked my brain so thoroughly that I think I...”Read full review »
huenew via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/28/24
Best crime podcast
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“If you are looking for a crime podcast, look no further. This is the one for you.
It covers past, present with a strong unity and bond of the Hodel family that makes this podcast unforgettable.”
AstiPat via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/27/24
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“Writing this as I cry through ugly tears while listening to the last episode of this. These people were touched by such horror, such trauma, and immense chaos throughout their lives and to listen to them discuss that, in addition to the ominous aspect of a true crime story. This is most certainly...”Read full review »
telullah1 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/07/24
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