Bloodless, severed with her mouth slit from each side of the lips to the ear, this was indeed a very brutal crime. Mid way the author got off track, leading me to feel that he should have made his cas This was interesting, but also rambling. Mid way the author got off track, leading me to feel that he should have made his case and wrapped up pages earlier. Elizabeth Short, aka The Black Dahlia was a sad soul who found herself attached to the wrong crowd. A magnet for the seedy, sleezy Los Angeles crowd.
Donald Wolfe uncovers what he believes to be the truth behind the unsolved Black Dahlia murder in this book. It is a quite interesting read and Wolfe seems to have quite a bit of information that previous authors were not privy to, mostly do to the time that has passed and the information that has been leaked to the public. Yet, I remain amazed that much of the evidence remains to be sealed despite the passage of time. I thought Part 1 of the book was put together rather well and easy to follow Donald Wolfe uncovers what he believes to be the truth behind the unsolved Black Dahlia murder in this book.
I thought Part 1 of the book was put together rather well and easy to follow although the author tends to go off on tangents by talking about random personal things. Part 2 was insane to me. There were way too many people mentioned to keep concise track of. Sometimes I had no clue who he was talking about. It would have been nice to have some kind of summary of people to follow or may just a list of sorts at the end saying who belonged where and what their importance was to the whole case.
The book is worth reading and considering. Reading this book I felt like I knew Elizabeth Short. It kept me turning pages too. Donald Wolf is an excellent writer as well as researcher. One of my favorite written descriptions to date is in the first chapter of this book.
It is the description of a printing press. I didn't like it as much as this though, but it was still well done. This case has always fascinated me and this was the b Reading this book I felt like I knew Elizabeth Short. This case has always fascinated me and this was the best look into it in my opinion.
Sep 08, Emilie rated it really liked it. Without giving too much, if anything, away if no one has ever really heard much about the Black Dahlia case, I thought it was extremely well written and presented.
The book progresses through the evidence, and gradually outlines to the reader what is known, what isn't known, and the history behind the key people involved. I think that's what I liked most about it, that it didn't really straight out exclaim things immediately, but kind of let you figure out and put the pieces of the puzzle togeth Without giving too much, if anything, away if no one has ever really heard much about the Black Dahlia case, I thought it was extremely well written and presented.
I think that's what I liked most about it, that it didn't really straight out exclaim things immediately, but kind of let you figure out and put the pieces of the puzzle together along the way. I also liked that it shared a lot of back story about not only Elizabeth, but other people that played significant roles. The fact that it was very to the point and didn't really exaggerate anything beyond what it was, made the findings very convincing and believable.
I also liked that it included dozens of photos, maps, messages, and really involved you in the evidence I think the occasional visual goes a long way in painting a picture in your mind about what happened.
I think I started it not even 2 weeks ago, and already finished it The only downside was the many, many names mentioned, and at times it was hard to keep up with who was who, but I found that the book often referred back to information to remind the reader, and the photos helped putting a face to the names as well.
A fascinating story, it's unfortunate that it will probably always remain 'open and unsolved'. Donald H. Wolfe has presented a meticulously researched and thoroughly documented account of what likely is the truth about the brutal murder of Elizabeth Short. Wolfe's book has the authority of a properly prepared murder investigation, but reads with the building anticipation of a fictional murder mystery.
The Black Dahlia Files is an excellent book in every respect, as Wolfe examines, in detail, the actual evidence. Certainly, he possessed the ability to refer to documents and information rec Donald H. Certainly, he possessed the ability to refer to documents and information recently released by the Los Angeles Police Department and Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, many of which were unavailable to authors of previously-published "non-fiction" accounts of this crime note that some of the "non-fiction" accounts previously published don't even count as non-fiction because they were based upon complete speculation.
In as much as he is seemingly able to, Wolfe sets right some of the wrongs committed against Elizabeth Short that occurred even after her murder. He speaks for her and sheds light on an ugly truth, not only about her murder, in particular, but in the subsequent cover up by LAPD investigators.
This book names names and levels accusations against the perpetrators of this crime before, during, and after Short's death. It's an eye-opening account that I recommend to anyone who is familiar with the so-called Black Dahlia case or to those, like myself, who knew almost nothing about it.
Thank you, Madelyn! View 2 comments. Wolfe writes engagingly and he has truly made his research. He doesn't reveal his theory about the murderer s until in the very end, forcing the reader to think about the case and connect the clues.
For that reason I'll try not to give away too much in the following. I actually believe that the solution Wolfe provides is how things really happened.
It all makes sense, pieces fit in the gaps. Even if it's not true, files that became public only recently give away pretty big clues, things that dir Wolfe writes engagingly and he has truly made his research. Even if it's not true, files that became public only recently give away pretty big clues, things that dirty cops and corrupt big shots had so adamantly wanted to hide.
Mafia involvement was the biggest factor. I was pretty shocked to find out that Cary Grant and Gary Cooper among others were Bugsy Siegel's friends, at least until Hollywood realized he was a raving gangster. Marilyn Monroe also talked to Elizabeth Short at one point, when she was asking about how to get into the right Hollywood crowd, and later Monroe was very disturbed by her murder. There was so much anecdotes and information about the case, varying from plausible an interview with the possible murderer to downright ridiculous lesbian killer hoax.
The cover-up probably lasted well until the s when someone talked a bit too much hint: a very movie-like scenario involving an apartment fire. Whatever the truth is, it's likely that the murderer s will never be punished for what they did. Jun 24, Lisa Reynolds rated it it was amazing. There is clearly much extensive research involved in the putting together of this book. It looks at the murder of a year-old woman Elizabeth Short who was murdered brutally in Her body was cut up after her death which suggested that someone with medical experience or knowledge was involved in her death.
Elizabeth was pregnant when she died and the baby also did not live. We also get information on who was suspected at the time and after and the numerous theories which have been put forward since her horrifying murder which has never been solved.
This book shows how Elizabeth had her good and bad points and was like us all leaving the terrible thought that it could be anyone something like this could happen to. She had all these hopes and dreams and a real zest for life and all of that was took away from her. A very harrowing read. Many of the photographs which accompany this book are also harrowing. A very interesting read but a very sad read. May 02, Jack rated it really liked it Shelves: non-fiction.
Larry Wolfe does a solid job of researching this heinous crime. He uncovers the corrupt politics behind the investigation and the shady dealings of the press and the police that has hindered the solving of this famous murder case.
The crime lords at the time were so powerful and influential that people with knowledge of the case were terrified to come forward with information. Eliizabeth Smart a girl from Medford Mass was a dreamer and wanted to find fame in Hollywood, but ended up being exploit Larry Wolfe does a solid job of researching this heinous crime.
Eliizabeth Smart a girl from Medford Mass was a dreamer and wanted to find fame in Hollywood, but ended up being exploited and died tragically at the age of twenty-two. She was prone to depression and mood swings, and underneath all she really wanted was to find a nice guy and get married.
Warning some portions aren't for the faint-hearted people like me. Despite the efforts of more than police officers, homicide investigators, and the arrest of numerous suspects, the heinous crime was never solved.
Now, after endless speculation, theories, and false claims, bestselling author Donald H. Wolfe discovers startling new evidence and reveals the shocking secrets of the sealed autopsy -- buried in the files of the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office for more than half a century.
Furthermore, Wolfe discloses that the brutal murder of Elizabeth Short was the work of one of the most notorious mob leaders of the era, a brazen playboy known for his explosive temper and pathological bouts of violence -- Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel.
How did this ordinary young woman from Medford, Massachusetts, end up the victim of Los Angeles's most powerful political and criminal elements? Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Your Review. Terms of Sale ThriftBooks 30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
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