Elizabeth Short
Unsolved
29 Jul 1924 - 15 Jan 1947
Los Angeles, California, USA
Homicide (Cerebral Hemorrhage)
Waitress
Boston, Massachusetts Native
The Story
The still-unsolved murder of Elizabeth Short, famously known as "The Black Dahlia," has enthralled crime enthusiasts since the shocking discovery of her body on January 15, 1947. The undeniable facts of the case paint a tragic portrait: Short, a determined 22-year-old aspiring actress from Medford, Massachusetts, ventured to Los Angeles with dreams of achieving stardom in Hollywood.
Work Experience
What led to Elizabeth Short being called ‘The Black Dahlia’?
Discovered
Short, a Boston native, spent her formative years in both New England and Florida before making her way to California to join her father. While many speculate about her aspirations to become an actress, there is no documented evidence of any acting credits or roles during her time in Los Angeles, raising questions about the depth of her pursuit in the entertainment industry.
According to the FBI's online account of the case, even her press-given nickname, “Black Dahlia," originated from her rumored preference for sheer black clothing and the Blue Dahlia movie in theaters.
On January 15, 1947, Elizabeth Short's naked body was found on a vacant lot on the west side of South Norton Avenue, midway between Coliseum Street and West 39th Street in the neighborhood of Leimert Park, which was largely undeveloped at the time.
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