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For 56 years, the Black Dahlia murder case remained one of the most notorious and high-profile unsolved crimes of the 20th century. Now, Steve Hodel, a 24-year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department, believes he has finally solved the case. On January 15, 1947, 22-year-old Elizabeth Short - "The Black Dahlia" - was found dead in a vacant lot in Los Angeles, her body horribly mutilated, bisected at the waist, and posed in a bizarre manner.

When veteran LAPD homicide detective Steve Hodel discovered that his own late father, Dr. George Hill Hodel, was the killer in the infamous Black Dahlia murder case, he wrote the best seller Black Dahlia Avenger, a book that convinced even the L.A. County Deputy District Attorney that George Hodel was responsible for Elizabeth Short's gruesome death.

No crime in history had more eyewitnesses. On November 24, 1963, two days after the killing of President Kennedy, a troubled nightclub owner named Jack Ruby quietly slipped into the Dallas police station and assassinated the assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald. Millions of Americans witnessed the killing on live television, and yet the event would lead to questions for years to come. It also would help to spark the conspiracy theories that have continued to resonate today. Dan Abrams and David Fisher unveil the astonishing details behind the first major trial of the television century.

Dive into the thrilling world of "The Avenger," where justice is served with a blend of action, mystery, and intrigue. Each episode will keep you on the edge of your seat as our hero tackles the darkest crimes and most devious villains. Perfect for fans of suspense and heroism.

Experience the complete "The Avenger Collection," a treasure trove of classic crime-fighting tales. Relive the adventures of our fearless protagonist as he brings villains to justice. This collection is a must-listen for enthusiasts of classic hero tales and gripping narratives.

Welcome to GSMC Classics: The Avengers Spy Series, where vintage radio drama meets modern digital platforms! Step into a world of espionage, mystery, and intrigue as we bring back the timeless charm of The Avengers Spy Series, originally aired on British television in the 1960s and later adapted into a captivating radio program.Join us on a journey through the Cold War era, where spies, secret agents, and diabolical masterminds clash in a battle of wits and cunning. Led by the suave and sophisticated John Steed, portrayed by the talented Donald Monat, and the stylish and resourceful Emma Peel,...

The creators of the popular website Black Nerd Problems bring their witty and unflinching insight to this engaging collection of pop culture essays - on everything from Mario Kart to issues of representation - that “will fill you with joy and give you hope for the future of geek culture” (Ernest Cline, number one New York Times best-selling author).

On the seventy-fifth anniversary of Kristallnacht comes this untold story of a teenager whose act of defiance would have dire international consequences. On the morning of November 7, 1938, a seventeen-year-old Jewish refugee, Herschel Grynszpan, walked into the German embassy in Paris and in an act of desperation assassinated Ernst vom Rath, a low-level Nazi diplomat. He did it, he said, out “of love for my parents and for my people.”