Root of Evil: The True Story of the Hodel Family and the Black Dahlia
TNT / Cadence13When 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
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 16 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Categories | True CrimeSociety & Culture | ||||
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Overall, this was a riveting podcast. I do believe George Hodel is the person who murdered Elizabeth Short. I don’t think he was the zodiac killer, but I would also believe Elizabeth Short was not the only time he killed someone. But even if neither of those things were true, he is still one of the most horrific types monster one can imagine. Pure evil. And to learn about the hedonism that is justified by nonsensical, pretentious philosophy and is rampant within elite circles was sickening. I th... more
Apple Podcasts3BabyBear483
United States3 months ago - Started my podcast obsession
This was the first podcast series I ever listened too. I was absolutely captivated by the story. I don’t know that there will ever be one as good. You may have come here for the black dahlia connection, but you’ll stay for the story. Brilliant job guys.
Apple Podcasts5BBurkeTheJerkUnited States4 months ago - Came for the Black Dahlia story. Stayed for the Hodel’s.
You might start this podcast because of the Black Dahlia connection, but you’ll keep listening for the Hodel family’s haunting story. What makes Root of Evil unforgettable isn’t the murder — it’s the generational trauma that followed. It’s raw, disturbing, and deeply human, showing how one or two twisted lives can scar an entire family for generations.
Apple Podcasts5mcav_619United States4 months ago - Intriguing/Confusing
Very well written, very intriguing with or without the Dahlia connection! But confusing. Tamar Hodel was George Hodel’s daughter. Fauna Hodel was the mother of “Patty” Hodel who was raised by African Americans but who isn’t Black. The other narrator is also Fauna’s daughter but who is she. This is very unclear. It would also be nice to know who the dads of the narrators are and who Tamar’s mother was. I think this should be clarified right away.
Apple Podcasts4erminiverUnited States6 months ago - Raw and will make your heart hurt
Having binged this truly harrowing but beautifully and sympathetically produced series I wanted to express my sympathy for everything your family has been through. It was so brave of you all to put yourselves out there like this and I hope it has helped each of you in some way. I’m proud of you all for breaking the cycle, it brought me to tears at times.
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Apple Podcasts | #217 | United States/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #207 | United Kingdom/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #245 |  Canada/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #82 |  Ireland/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #92 |  Saudi Arabia/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #156 |  Netherlands/True Crime |
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