Based on this the HOSPITAL AUTHORITIES AND PERSONNEL ASSUMED THAT THIS FRIEND (A NEGRO) WAS THE FATHER, and Tamar continued to let them believe the father was black. To shield them from their father who might have felt the need to remove the threat of exposure of what he had done. You exemplify truth, honesty, and justice. The world needs to see more Japanese Magnolia Blossoms like you, Steve. 6) prosecution witness held in Hodel hearing. George Hill Hodel Jr. (October 10, 1907 - May 16, 1999) was an American physician and suspect in the murder of Elizabeth Short, a.k.a. And while I agree that its indeed shocking, sad and terrible, it seems to me the same sort of situation, where someone who is a bit of a higher intellect or independent thinker is bored or confounded by the redundancy and seeming futility of society around her, and starts down a dark path where others are simply NPCs (non-player characters) in her reality. Below is a link to the suggested reading order if one wants a true understanding of how it all comes together. Steve, I believe I knew Tamar years ago. Tamar is my half-sister. As we know, sadly those actions resulted in both men and the Department having serious blood on their hands from the murders that followed in the Sixties. Our father did see Tamar on occasion through the decades when passing through Hawaii enroute to the U.S. Love. Did she board 1 year at St. Helens Hall in Portland, OR for 7th or 8th grade? They say that Angels collect every tear you shed in a golden cup, and at the end of your life, they are presented at the throne of God. Ive fought my whole life for equality of the races in both my thoughts and deeds so before calling this old White guy a racist you might want to take a look in the mirror and examine your own you people thoughts on the matter. I began reading BDA because, like so many, I was always fascinated with the Black Dahlia murder. That was created from the fictional mini-series, I Am The Night which is 95% fiction. I would not learn that they had divorced until my investigation some fifty years later. She accused her father of molesting her. That isnt my opinion as I havent read your books; I think my only exposure to your story was a segment I caught on one of the daytime talkies. I particularly remember she had a picture on her bureau and Im reasonably sure it was her father. Im well aware of what century this is. Yes, she was a true poet. The blogs go back more than a decade. In my most recent publication, Black Dahlia Avenger III, I devote an entire chapter on my half-sister presenting as best as I could, both sides, attempting to provide readers with a fuller Nature and Nurture cause and effect, along with identifying some of the failures on her part to assume responsibility for her actions. 3) Doctor faces accusation in morals case. will Per editor and journalist Chuck Lane, who learned all to well, its called fact-checking, not fraud-checking, and one often assumes that another is telling the truth. Black Dahlia Avenger II is my six-year follow-up investigation [2006-2012] into the Black Dahlia and Lone Woman Murders from the 1940s. Just as many television shows/movies/books often use terms that are racist and deeply insensitive when referring to anyone who isnt a straight, white, Christian person in order to give an accurate representation of the time and place the story is set. I was 19, too, and we were at this party where this shocking thing had just happened. Grandfather, REALLY twisted her mind & values. My story is very similar. I felt a similar response in my body when I first learned about your father. News to me! As with so many things, its something Steve Hodel would very much like to be true. She had prepa All I know is that he is not the sort of man that would psychologically be the kind to do it. Cath. Died 12 Oct 1995 . Its obvious a crime was being committed and that the PD failed to intervene, but curious if the woman has ever been identified? Joe Barrett, a roomer at the Hodel residence cooperated as an informant. The reason being that her mother Dorothy Anthony Barbe Hodel was originally from Portland, Oregon and married a symphony conductor from that city. A few years ago, my grandmother passed away, and though we were all grieving, these words broke through my mind in a gentle, delicate ray of sunlight. blooms for only a few days each spring Thank you for this clarity. Lot of new chapters. In any case, I just wanted to put that out there. In 1947 just months after murdering Elizabeth Short, George told her to name the doll Elizabeth. Elon Musk. Dear Steve, Yes, Im familiar with the derogatory comments by Larry Harnisch on his website. Much appreciated. Fauna Hodel was born in August, 1951. See also The Huston Letters chapter in BDA II that documents correspondences between my mother and John during and after the incest arrest. Dillon was living in Florida at the time of his correspondence with De River, but had formerly lived in Los Angeles. And, of course, 95% of the material in the IATN miniseries is fictional. Hi Joan. Fast forward to the birth of Deborah and Tamar, again NOT GEORGE chose to give her the middle name of Elizabeth most likely to honor the play doll suggestion from her father many years earlier. But the arrangement was temporary. But, mostly we were aware of the Mahatma (Beautiful Soul) within her. his own suspect, a Dr. Walter Baylety who lived a short distance from the vacant lot. Hard to have a conversation with a serial killer/psychopath and or to get any straight answers from him. 4. Speechless. God Bless, Jossey: Yes, my mother was John Hustons first wife. He could have had. ZERO. Site by AuthorBytes. In addition to new witness interviews and crime exhibits it includes hard physical evidence connecting the killer to his home and to the vacant lot at 3815 S. Norton, where he posed the bisected body of Elizabeth "Black Dahlia" Short. Much appreciated. With the sweet sick smell blowing away and everything outdoors swinging slowly back in focus again, I said weakly, I am?, Photo of mother taken by our father George Hodel in 1946. If the term mad genius applies to anyone, it applies to George Hodel. All for Steve Hodel. I will continue to wear the dual masks of Drama (Thalia God of Comedy and Melpomene God of Tragedy). Keelie K: Fauna Elizabeth: Dear Fauna: In our hundred or more hours of discussions after our fathers death in 1999, your mother, my sister, Tamar told me many personal stories, as I wanted to know as much as possible about what she could recall about our father and his life. When others listen to Root of Evil my bothers statements bear out mine, as to the warped relationship she keep with George. Carr took the position, Could be him? Hodel was the son of a very prominent Los Angeles doctor named George Hodel. Surely you would have seen through her lies relating to age and background with george . Joan J: Mother said few things that never varied, this is one. No relation to Anjelica. I know youre old, and probably still stuck in the olden times, but it is 2021. It is believed to be correct at the . Unlike what is being fictionally portrayed in the current miniseries, I Am The Night (I have only seen the trailers) there were no sex parties no bacchanals. As always regards sue. She lied and omitted the fact that George had been the sole surgeon at a logging camp and had been a skilled surgeon. thanks, Niteflyte: Oh. Thank you so much for sharing your deeply personal story with us. You wrote you people not in bad faith, but as a result of your misinterpretation. FaunaElizabeth Hodel Wilson Inka: I just wish we knew more about stopping these crimes before they start. He asked her if GHH was her father, and other prurient questions. It's often called. The letter your mother wrote for your birthday (above) is one of the most beautifully written and sense-filled expressions of devotion and love that I have read. My mother was furious. P.S To any who may read this God bless you and your families and the wonderful people who serve us through this crisis ! Do you know if your mother was the woman who took Tamar and/or Fauna to Nevada and arranged for Jimmie Lee to adopt Fauna? Tamar Hodel's father was George Hodel Jr Tamar Hodel's step-mother is Dorothy Huston. Speaking out against ones own family member is always difficult and excruciating. Yes, a most remarkable woman that like a mother bear did everything possible to protect her cubs. Hodel moved into the "gothic pile" on Franklin and his ex-wife Dorothy and their children soon joined him. So, in truth it is way beyond a reasonable doubt which is what you need to convict in a jury trial. Helen Mirren (1996) Jennifer Beals (1997) Angelina Jolie (1998) Linda Hamilton (1999) 2000s. All I and my brothers knew was we were placed in Page Military Academy, and then about six months later, mom came and got us out and we moved to Palm Springs. Find out about Tamar Hodel's family tree, family history, ancestry, ancestors, genealogy, relationships and affairs! By the way, I read your book years ago when it came out and now that Im watching the new series and listening to the podcast, I think Im going to pick it up and read it again! The main thing, of course, is that every bit of Steve Hodels investigation is about Steve. Let me take a moment to say on the one hand, I wish you comfort, love and peace for some very tough experiences in your life path where you were in the front row seat. I started out convinced my father would be incapable of committing such a crime and was sure I would be able to clear him of any suspicion. Rosana Simonassi. Get it? Tamar, was very clear with everyone that she only had sexual relations with her father that one time, in July 1949. Working on The Early Years which will hopefully be the last book in the series and will cover his crimes from the Twenties and Thirties, so stay tuned. In missing this detail, fans failed to realize this story was less about the central murder case of the Black Dahlia and more about the . Steve- Ive recently finished reading DANGEROUS FRIENDS which has a lot of background on John Huston, who as you know, was well connected to Fred Sexton. Much Love, Uncle Steve. Were lucky, we have had a Great Leader emerge whose gallantry, honesty and valour has Captained our ship with great transparency ! Yes, smarter than both Huston and Hodel. Its the treasured memories of those dearest to us that keep them alive in our hearts. That true version of her life was dramatic enough in and of itself without going along with the storyline of the miniseries. You have a big heart. Hi Steve, Ps. but if grace befalls the blossom, All his life he was fascinated by boxers. Many of my HODEL family members ARE BLACK AND BEAUTIFUL. I knew I had to write them down. I cant begin to imagine the complexity of emotions ranging from love to hate for a man that gave you life. steve. I suppose thats a normal reaction when pondering a sociopathic ghoul who hates women and is incapable of feeling compassion, warmth, or tenderness for fellow human beings. That happened. Born 24 Mar 1935 in San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States Ancestors Daughter of George Hill Hodel Jr. and Dorothy Grace (Anthony) Barber Sister of Michael Paul Hodel [half], John Dion Hodel [half] and [private brother (1940s - unknown)] [half] [spouse (s) unknown] Mother of Fauna Hodel Which meant we were living off an on at the Sowden/Franklin House at his pleasure so to speak. Yes. In real life my father never met Fauna nor was she ever at the Sowden/Franklin House until long after his death in 1999. skh. When did Tamar die? I never visited Ireland, but would love to see it someday. In front of Sergei Rachmaninoff, a musical legend, he performed at his . Yes, one comes to understand her through her own words. My mom left me to get sexually abused and she was abusive in other ways. t. e. Satellite Award for Best Actress in a Miniseries, Limited Series or Television Film. Dear Mr. Hodel He spent twenty-four years with the LAPD, where, as a Hollywood Division homicide detective, he worked on more than three hundred murder cases and achieved one of the highest "solve rates" on the force. The blossom has only to open up and let him in, You are and have been the gold. It is wonderful you took that good from her and did so much with it. If they look at it they will have to conclude as I have shown, that LAPDs two greatest heroes, Chiefs William H. Bill Parker and Chief of Detectives Thad Brown, did in fact, participate in a cover-up by not pursuing their known/identified suspect, Dr. George Hill Hodel. But, no real investigations would occur with a corrupt police force and if the victim were a dead prostitute in a backstreet Manila alley. Would be easy fishing grounds for a man like GHH. He preceded her in death on December 29, 2019. SKH Note: Faunas autobiography would not be written until 2008, some five years after the publication of my book, Black Dahlia Avenger and some four years after Tamar wrote and sent me the below account of the facts, to be told in The Tamar Chronicles. The confusing and complicated crime story is very easy to get lost in due to the circuitous twists and hairpin turns it takes with each passing episode. He has a fine record as a doctor and is a dedicated man. Here then are the only known photographs of Ruth Spaulding from her 1934 L.A. High School yearbook. I dont know how she survived seven plus decades, living and knowing what she knew, but I am so grateful that despite the difficult Gypsy Years and her alcoholism, we were able to stay together as a family until each of us boys grew to adulthood. Just came out with Book 6, In The Mesquite which details a horrific mother/daughter murder I believe he committed pre Dahlia in 1938. And Dorothy (who started going by Dorero, or "Dorarro," as Fauna spells it in her memoir) did do her best to caution Jimmie Lee and Fauna about George's sordid ways. Yes Did her children suffer due to her alcohol and drug addictions? I present strong evidence in my investigation and books that Jean Spangler was very likely a kidnap/murder victim of and by George Hodel. Dorothy, Hodel's wife at the time of the Dahlia murder investigation, told authorities, "All I know is that he is not the sort of man psychologically to be the kind to do it. 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