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Writer's pictureJessica Madilin

Who killed the Black Dahlia and why?


Black Dahlia aka Elizabeth Short

The Black Dahlia case has been a source of fascination for over seven decades, but the true identity of her killer remains a mystery. Though over 150 suspects have been questioned, no one has ever been charged with her murder. Theories range from a Hollywood mob hit, to a jealous lover, to a sadistic serial killer. Though the case remains unsolved, the horror of the Black Dahlia's murder has been immortalized in books, television shows, and movies. Her story has captivated the public for generations, and continues to inspire new theories and speculation. Who killed Elizabeth Short? The mystery remains unsolved, but her legacy will live on.

In the weeks that followed, the Los Angeles Police Department launched an extensive investigation, but despite countless leads and suspects, no one has ever been arrested for Short's murder.


Theories abound as to who killed Elizabeth Short, and why. Some believe the killer might have been a doctor, as medical instruments were found at the crime scene, while others think the murderer could have been a serial killer.

But the mysterious case of the Black Dahlia persists, shrouded in secrets and speculation. Who killed Elizabeth Short, and why, may never be known—but the Black Dahlia case will remain one of the most compelling unsolved mysteries of all time.


Elizabeth Short mug shot


The investigation of her murder is still ongoing, and though many theories have been developed over the years, no one has been able to conclusively identify the person responsible for her death. Though some investigators believe her killer may have been a serial killer, others think Elizabeth's murderer may have been someone familiar to her, or even an acquaintance.


What remains certain is that the unsolved mystery of the Black Dahlia continues to fascinate and horrify us to this day. With no reliable suspects, and no concrete evidence to help solve the case, the public is left to speculate on who killed Elizabeth Short, and why. We may never know the truth, but the Black Dahlia's legacy will remain, a haunting reminder of the violence, mystery and tragedy that can lurk in the shadows of the city.

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