William Mann
Historian and author of books on Hollywood history, including a book on the Black Dahlia; appears as the episode's featured guest to discuss Elizabeth Short and post-war Hollywood.
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Mar 13, 2026 • 40min
The Murder That Shocked Hollywood
William Mann, historian and author known for his books on Hollywood history, including the Black Dahlia, explores Elizabeth Short and post-war Los Angeles. He traces her wanderlust, survival in Hollywood, the grisly discovery and forensic clues suggesting surgical skill. He examines sensational tabloid coverage, the tangled investigation with false leads, and how myth reshaped her story.
