Elizabeth Short's Murder
Hollywood's most famous murder case unfolded on January 15, 1947 when the black-haired, 22-year-old actress Elizabeth Short was found dead on Norton Avenue between 39th and Coliseum streets in Los Angeles. Her body had been cut in half and appeared to have been drained of blood with precision. The murderer had also cut 3-inch gashes into each corner of her mouth, creating a spooky clown-esque smile.
Short's murder fastly became a sensation, not only because of its location in the show businesses capital, but also because the police worked in couples with the press to disseminate clues in hopes of locating a suspect. Several people confessed, only to be later released for lack of evidence. Much speculation surrounded the details of Short's life.
Short's murder fastly became a sensation, not only because of its location in the show businesses capital, but also because the police worked in couples with the press to disseminate clues in hopes of locating a suspect. Several people confessed, only to be later released for lack of evidence. Much speculation surrounded the details of Short's life.