Buried Bones - a historical true crime podcast with Kate Winkler Dawson and Paul Holes

Buried Bones Halloween Special: The Black Dahlia

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Oct 31, 2025
In a thrilling live discussion, the hosts delve into the chilling mystery of Elizabeth Short, famously known as the Black Dahlia. They explore her complicated life, the key figures around her, and her last movements leading up to her tragic end. The graphic details of the crime scene and forensic findings paint a haunting picture. They scrutinize the numerous false confessions and media frenzy that followed her murder, along with intriguing theories about potential suspects, leaving listeners to ponder the enduring questions surrounding this infamous case.
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INSIGHT

Victimology Shapes Investigations

  • Victimology is crucial to understanding crimes and guiding investigations.
  • Paul Holes emphasizes profiling victims to reveal motives and connections investigators might miss.
ANECDOTE

Elizabeth Short's Many Personas

  • Elizabeth Short cultivated multiple personas and lied about her background.
  • Kate Winkler Dawson describes how those fabrications complicated understanding her life.
INSIGHT

Gaps Around Last Known Whereabouts

  • Last-seen details at the Biltmore matter but many investigative steps remain unclear.
  • Paul Holes questions whether hotel records and phone logs were fully checked to reconstruct her final movements.
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