Sorry. Site by AuthorBytes. True crime podcasts often rely on documents and second-hand testimony interpreted by a host to reveal the secret behind an event. Shame that they put a pool in the entry.

I highly recommend the series which will present our family truths which are far-far stranger than fiction. Has “George’s Gift” been pulled? I personally loved this podcast, it was hard hitting and awful to hear about what was suffered, but it absolutely had me engrossed start to finish.

You have given hope to others that they can get through it too. Your family did an incredible job on the podcast. Very courageous of both you and your family to share your stories, however painful, with the public.

Will let you know when I hear back. Moving onto the doc series next! Producer Zak Levitt also did a masterful job of writing and editing and pulling all the separate interviews together. Her children tell the heartbreaking story of growing up in a shockingly toxic environment. Do you knowwhat he paid for the Sowden House back in the 40’s and what was it sold for by your family? Available on

The sisters said their Aunt. Have no knowledge on “Folly” my dad’s first child born circa 1925 in the East Coast. Only the Jungle knows. Lyn: Well, we do share some genes, and I do have to thank him for the “persistence genes” He kept doing his thing because of them, and so did I! Carol: Hi Carol.

Anyway, you are all Viking heroes, thank you so much for sharing your story. They try to collectively make sense of their story and answer the question of how to move forward, knowing they can never escape their past. It must’ve been so difficult to continue chasing answers that were so painful.

Cleveland girl: There is nothing wrong with you.

Maybe it was for the best he never learned the real story? Steve Hodel receives a phone call that pulls him out of retirement to investigate the Black Dahlia, a murder that had been ice cold for more than 50 years. And will they be brought up in the podcast? I love the podcast, by the way, and I just started reading Black Dahlia Avenger. Much appreciated.

Just finished listening to the last podcast episode “George’s gift”. Can anyone tell me what the intro song to the podcast is that’s something like “hike up that radio…let me tell you a story?” Is it a real song, or something put together for the podcast. Just download any podcasting app and search for and subscribe to the podcast. Vallhalla! Far surpassed anything his love and SciFi writings could conjure up. Through fresh interviews with the Hodel family and a trove of never-before-heard archival audio, we hope Root of Evil will be the most three-dimensional Black Dahlia story yet.”. Yes, hopefully, the cycles of abuse in the House of Hodel ends now.

What stands out for me is the fact we are given the chance to understand what the Hodel family went through from their own testimony and how their choices affected the family for decades. (Well almost) Dad lived on the 39th Floor in a penthouse suite with a view from the Golden Gate to the Oakland Bay. _____________________________________________________

 Nov 22, 2019, Carlos

A deeper look into the life of George Hodel and his children; his interests, his parties, and the horrifying incident in 1949 that would reshape the Hodel family forever.

When Elizabeth Short, also known as 'The Black Dahlia' was brutally killed in Los Angeles in 1947, it gripped the entire country, and became America's most infamous unsolved murder. As to your question. Inspired by the true story of the Hodel family, the series stars Chris Pine and comes from acclaimed Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins. We believe podcasters and YouTube Creators are changing people’s lives.

To me, that’s the real heart of this story. The TV drama I Am The Night is accompanied by a podcast, Root of Evil: The True Story of the Hodel Family and the Black Dahlia.

In the TV drama, Fauna Hodel is the main focus of the plot as she searches for the truth about her life and the family who gave her up to a childless African-American couple in 1951 who was told she was of mixed race.

Now, through never-before-heard archival audio and first-time interviews, the Hodel family opens up to reveal their shocking story.

Steve, Chris: Cadence 13 just got back to me now and it should be OK and good to go? Much appreciated. In this eight-part documentary series, sisters Rasha Pecoraro and Yvette Gentile, the great grand daughters of George Hodel, take a deep dive into their family history to try to figure out what really happened, and where do they all go from here? Did Tamar live with her Dad? -Jess. So likely, anytime one goes to the podcast location of their choice they can just click and play. Clearly, the podcast has reached out and touched a lot of other victims of sexual and child abuse and will assist them to know that they too need not live at the effect of their abuse, but can themselves, move forward to live positive and constructive lives. Very happy with the production. After bingeing the entire podcast yesterday, I remain both astonished and moved by it. You all deserve medals and statues in your honor. A new seven-part documentary podcast from Turner Classic Movies. The last podcast mentioned he lived in San Francisco “Overlooking” Elizabeth Shorts burial sight. About five years? Over the years, various theories have been put forward about the identity of the enigmatic killer who rivals Jack the Ripper for his ability to grab the attention of true crime fans. ​. ", https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/chtbl.com/track/E31CC9/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/d83f52e4-2455-47f4-982e-ab790120b954/746fc97b-db2e-4fef-919f-ab850163e13d/7245396b-ce17-4726-b8a9-ab8501643642/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=8264c1d0-8a91-4e78-827f-ab850163e14b, https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/chtbl.com/track/E31CC9/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/d83f52e4-2455-47f4-982e-ab790120b954/746fc97b-db2e-4fef-919f-ab850163e13d/32236c7a-f0c1-4cc1-89aa-ab85016441b3/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=8264c1d0-8a91-4e78-827f-ab850163e14b, https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/chtbl.com/track/E31CC9/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/d83f52e4-2455-47f4-982e-ab790120b954/746fc97b-db2e-4fef-919f-ab850163e13d/5eee2018-77a6-42d0-871b-ab85016449d5/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=8264c1d0-8a91-4e78-827f-ab850163e14b. Yes, Lillian Lenorak testilied at dad’s incest trial that she was present with Tamar at Dr. Ballard’s Office and he “just performed an examination, but no abortion was performed.” She then again a month later, testilied at Dr. Ballard and Charles Smith’s trial the same “she was present, no abortion.” Then a week later she got perjurer’s remorse and went to George Hodel’s home, got the rifle out of his closet and awaited his return claiming she was “going to shoot him for what he had done.” House roomer, Joe Barret claimed they disarmed her and then from the DA secret tapes we learn that George returned home, drugged her, staged her “attempt suicide” by superficially cutting her wrists, bandaged her and she was later transported to Santa Barbara by officer Mary Unkefer, who then wrote her letter documenting all of it. Is Kiyo Hodel Ex-Mistress of George Hodel and Future Wife of Steve Hodel Ready For Her Closeup? One name that seems to be thrown up every few years as a suspect is that of notorious Dr. George Hodel who has become an even more important figure to true crime fans following the release of TNT drama, I am The Night.. Looking forward to the next episode! From the creators of Root of Evil, Gangster Capitalism Season 1 is centered on the 2019 college admissions scandal that is exposing everyone from CEOs to celebrities. Downtown New York, early summer, 1982. I am a Chris Pine fan ever since he played a young Capt. The bravery of the family members to talk about their horrific experiences is amazing. After listening to them, I can confirm that the series of family interviews does in fact capture “The True Story.” My family members have in their separate interviews, been brutally honest in conveying their unique experiences (most of them totally new and profoundly shocking to me.)

I have met my half-siblings in the P.I. Although the story of Tamar and Fauna is a difficult one, it only adds to the mystery I was soon dragged into because of the many strange decisions the family took as they moved on with their lives and lied about the race of Fauna's father. Best, Steve. Pictures that the daughters mention in the podcast? I’m curious as to your take on these, or if you have any direct knowledge of any of it. ROOT OF EVIL: THE TRUE STORY of the HODEL FAMILY and the BLACK DAHLIA-Podcast debuts Wed, Feb 13th. Of course, much more evidence has developed since the first publication back in 2003, as you have heard from the podcast.

My website http://www.stevehodel.com/blog has most of the investigative references and is searchable by keywords. Terry S: Yes, Cadence 13 Exec. Hi Steve. Investigators are searching for the killer using their biggest clue: a recording of his voice from one of the victims' phones ordering the girls Down the Hill. Perhaps that is where the author of the poems got the name Tamar from?  Nov 1, 2019. Best, Steve, Enjoy the Root of Evil podcast. Our tech guy just checked it on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and Radio.com.