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Root of Evil: The True Story of the Hodel Family and the Black Dahlia

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When Elizabeth Short, also known as The Black Dahlia, was brutally killed in 1947, it gripped the entire country. More than 70 years later, it remains America's most infamous unsolved murder. Many believe Dr. George Hodel was the killer, thanks to an investigation by Hodel's own son. But murder is just part of the Hodel family story, one filled with horrifying secrets that ripple across generation... more

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 20.9k ratings
  • Balling my eyes out rn

    Compelling from start to finish and the last episode is a gut bunch to the feels. I never thought I’d be so invested in this family and I just hope the best for them.

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    5
    JuliJules91
    United States5 months ago
  • Baloney by a family of immoral grifters

    I couldn’t make it through all the episodes. There are so many contradictions and everything recounted is so extreme. I just do not believe much that this family says. I think it is terrible that this family has exploiting Elizabeth Short and her living family members for two decades. What a shame that so many folks reading the Hodels’ books and other media fall for these lies.

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    1
    Delaine25
    United States5 months ago
  • Loved it!

    I binged this podcast in one day. It was very interesting and I liked learning more about the Hodel family. It is truly remarkable that any of them survived and were able to make their lives successful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LA51KC
    United States5 months ago
  • Not for headphone users

    The cheesy tones and sound effects clash with the commentary and does not create interest or atmosphere. It’s unlistenable, poor sound production. Hard pass.

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    1
    JennaLowe
    United States6 months ago
  • Love

    Number 1! My deep dive has begun.

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    5
    abadata
    Canada7 months ago

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