Black Dahlia
American murder victim (1924-1947) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Elizabeth Short[2][3][4] (July 29, 1924 – January 14 or 15, 1947), known as "the Black Dahlia", was an American woman who was found murdered in a neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Her case became highly publicized due to the graphic nature of the crime. Her corpse was chopped into pieces and severed at the waist.
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Elizabeth Short (the Black Dahlia) | |
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Born | Elizabeth Short (1924-07-29)July 29, 1924 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | January 14 or 15, 1947 (aged 22) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Cause of death | Cerebral hemorrhage resulting from homicidal violence[1] |
Resting place | Mountain View Cemetery, Oakland, California, U.S. 37°50′07″N 122°14′13″W |
Other names | "The Black Dahlia" |
Occupation | Waitress |
Known for | Murder victim |
Height | 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) |
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Short's unsolved murder and the details surrounding it have had caused many theories and public speculation. It is one of the oldest unsolved cases in Los Angeles County.