The Black Dahlia: Shattered Dreams"In 1947 the murder of beautiful aspiring actress Elizabeth Short, who became known as the Black Dahlia, horrified the nation. Read all about a notorious case that has fascinated people for more than 60 years." |
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Contents
The Worst News Possible | |
Dreaming of a Better Life | |
Dashed Hopes | |
A Dangerous Path | |
Running Away | |
A Gruesome Discovery | |
True Confession? | |
Many Suspects | |
Continued Interest | |
Timeline | |
Glossary 93 Additional Resources 94 Select Bibliography 96 Index | |
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