Root of Evil: The True Story of the Hodel Family and the Black Dahlia Supposin' I Did Kill The Black Dahlia
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Mar 20, 2019 
Steve Hodel, a homicide detective and author, dives deep into the dark legacy of his father, George Hodel, revealing shocking connections to the infamous Black Dahlia murder. He shares compelling evidence and unsettling insights into his father’s violent past. The discussion explores key events from George’s incest trial, hidden police documents, and the chilling intimidation tactics he wielded. Steve also uncovers connections between the Hodel family history and the unsolved mystery, adding layers of complexity to this haunting tale of crime and corruption.
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Secret House Surveillance Revealed
- Walter Morgan, a retired DA investigator, revealed that they planted bugs in George Hodel's house during the Black Dahlia investigation.
- This direct surveillance was unknown to Steve Hodel until years after his book's publication.
Case File Vanished But Preserved
- Lieutenant Jemison secretly copied and stored the entire Black Dahlia case file in the DA vault after it vanished from LAPD.
- This preserved evidence crucially linked George Hodel as a prime suspect, preventing total loss of the case.
Corruption Shielded Powerful Suspects
- Widespread corruption plagued Los Angeles law enforcement during the Black Dahlia era.
- Ambitious officers risked their careers by challenging payoffs, helping explain why the case was obscured.
