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

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 generations. Now, through never-before-heard archival audio and first-time interviews, the Hodel family opens up to reveal their shocking story. 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? Root of Evil is the companion podcast to TNTs limited series I Am the Night. Inspired by the true story of the Hodel family, the series stars Chris Pine and comes from acclaimed Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins.
Season 1
Hosts & Guests
I came for the true crime, stayed for the trauma.
Apr 19
Wow. Just wow. We all have trauma. But this story, the healing. Thank you for being so real. I hope healing continues.
So good!
Apr 13
So good! I could not stop listening. It is amazing that some of these family members were able to end the cycle of destruction and keep their heads above water. Also amazing that the LAPD does not seem interested in an new leads or evidence in the Black Dahlia murder case. I would like to think that this story could not happen in todays world, but maybe I am wrong. It is terrible to think that one evil person can impact lives for generations.
Absolutely raw and heartbreaking, but beautiful.
Feb 12
I was directed to this podcast through So Supernatural, and while I knew it would be intense I was not prepared for the raw gut-wrenching accounts, the real life recordings of mother and daughter telling things in their own words, and the strength of those who remain here today. Wishing this family all the best, and thanking them for sharing this story and the family perspective of everything with the world.
Embellished
Mar 21
While I’m sure some of this is true there’s a lot of leaps being made and you have to take a lot on people’s word. Also if you do research into the family it brings up more doubt. Exactly the reason I avoid these ‘my family’ true crime podcasts. They all seem very scammy.
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- CreatorTNT / Cadence13
- Episodes11
- Seasons1
- RatingExplicit
- Copyright© 2023 TNT / Cadence13
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