Root of Evil: The True Story of the Hodel Family and the Black Dahlia The Minotaur
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Mar 6, 2019 
Steve Hodel, a retired LAPD detective and great uncle of the hosts, unearths dark family secrets while investigating the infamous Black Dahlia case, revealing a shocking link to his father, George Hodel. Neil Baldwin, a Montclair State University professor and biographer of Man Ray, discusses the surrealist artist's influence on the Hodels and the complexities of representing women in art. Together, they navigate the haunting intersections of crime, creativity, and familial legacies, challenging perceptions of justice and artistry.
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Detective's Lone Ranger Arrest Story
- Steve Hodel shared a personal story of arresting the Lone Ranger rapist involving persistence and knowledge of the area.
- His experience reveals the importance of determination in solving difficult crimes.
Retirement Call Reignites Investigation
- After retirement, Steve received a call about his father's death and a note revealing his decision to end his life.
- He also learned from his half-sister Tamar that their father was a suspect in the Black Dahlia murder.
Deliberate Crime Scene Artistry
- The killer surgically bisected and posed Elizabeth Short's body deliberately as an artistic statement.
- The pose communicated a message and was an intentional act rather than a simple body dump.
