The Truth about Black Dahlia

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Elizabeth Short
Elizabeth Short

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George Hodel
George Hodel

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Steve Hodel
Steve Hodel

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Tamar Hodel
Tamar Hodel

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Man Ray
Man Ray

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Paul Teetor
Paul Teetor

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Stephen Kay
Stephen Kay

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jeanne french
jeanne french

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Bill Stoner
Bill Stoner

self

Geneva Hilliker Ellroy
Geneva Hilliker Ellroy

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