Photos. George is responsible for my middle name. Dear Steve, She had gone to her father at age 12 and asked him to name her doll for her. I recently spoke with you explaining how I was told that come to be. McCauley, LAPD Internal Affairs Division). For anybody who has read about Dr George Hill . You seem so stabke as a person through all this hell knowledge discovered about your Father. (Thirteen of these crimes were originally investigated and believed serially connected by the San Diego Sheriff's and Police Departments back in the 1930s, but a suspect was never identified.) That true version of her life was dramatic enough in and of itself without going along with the storyline of the miniseries. In 1947 just months after murdering Elizabeth Short, George told her to name the doll Elizabeth. Theyre listed as retired from the Los Angeles Times and its my impression theyve kept a blog and contributed to an online journal called The Daily Mirror. I have read a few times that it was he who gave her second daughter, Fauna, the middle name Elizabeth after Elizabeth Short. They can't talk to my secretary anymore because she's dead. The show is adapted from Fauna's real memoir, One Day She'll Darken, in which she discussed her half-siblings. That's a lie. Id be interested in hearing your thoughts too. Sadly, that cannot change. Tamar responded with a photo of herself with her four other children, whom she had after giving Fauna up for adoption daughter Elizabeth (who was also called Fauna II) and sons Peace, Love, and Joy. Their aunt, Fauna II, also contributed to the first episode of Root of Evil, and they indicated that their uncles will share their stories on the podcast in the future as well. Fauna Hodels 1951 Birth Certificate: Tamar in her own words bda III all seven pages. [4] In February 2019, it was announced that Gentile and Pecoraro were producing a podcast, Root of Evil, which delves further into the book, the miniseries adaptation, and their family history. Nevertheless, Id have to dive deep into the sea of evidence youve provided before I could feel more confident. The brief accounting I listened to when you appeared on Dr. At least eight witnesses claimed first-hand knowledge of a 1946 relationship between Short and Hodel, then back in Los Angeles from China. Steve, Marie J: I do have a question, if you believe that your sister Tamar had no relationship with your father after the trial, does that mean you think Fauna lls story about George Hodel photographing and molesting her is made up? YES. Tamar Hodel, who was mad at her father because he wouldn't allow her to get an abortion. When questioned by the police, she said she had left because "her home life was too depressing," on account of "all. https://stevehodel.com/2015/10/19/tamar-nais-hodel-dies-at-80-in-honolulu-hawaii/, https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ddwrbcMmzlc, https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Serbian_Film, https://stevehodel.com/2016/10/29/john-huston-peter-viertel-white-hunter-black-heart-friendship-cold-blooded-premeditated-murder/, https://stevehodel.com/2019/04/12/director-screenwriter-david-lynch-reveals-new-old-clue-to-black-dahlia-investigation-in-dinner-with-john-john/, Sad, Sad, Sade-The Surrealists Divine Marquis and Publication of his Writings in 1904 The 120 Days of Sodom or the School of Libertinage was the Probable Inspiration for Many of Dr. George Hill Hodels Serial Murders, Malcolm Hillgartners Audiobook Narration of The Early Years Part II The Further Serial Crimes of George Hill Hodel M.D. Now Available (Includes Downloadable Copy of Full Text and Graphics), Kelvin Kelly Hodel- My Irish Twin Brother-A Short Introduction and Bio on His Remarkable Life, Inference Poem Written and Published By 18-Year-Old George Hodel Describes Himself as Conceived in Sin..Somber Skys Darkened Dismally, and I Was Born, New Evidence In 1949 Suspected Black Dahlia Murder of Victim Lucille Hodges-Hannibal Lector Meets LA Confidential in Chinatown. Get it? [2] Their only son, he was well-educated and highly intelligent (scoring 186 on an early IQ test). Best, Steve, Thank you for your ceaseless commitment to the truth, Steve. When Elizabeth Short, also known as The Black Dahlia, was brutally killed in 1947, it gripped the entire country. Tamar Hodel, the author's half-sister, is a case in point. Fast forward to the birth of Deborah and Tamar, again NOT GEORGE chose to give her the middle name of Elizabeth most likely to honor the play doll suggestion from her father many years earlier. You wrote you people not in bad faith, but as a result of your misinterpretation. Born August 1, 1951, in San Francisco, Hodel was the first child of 16-year-old Tamar Nais Hodel and the granddaughter of Los Angeles doctor and socialite George Hodel. He married (legally) for the fourth time, to a woman named June, in San Francisco,[2] where he remained for the rest of his life. By subscribing to this BDG newsletter, you agree to our. Known or suspected sex criminals in the area were being investigated for the Short case, and it had come out in that trial that Tamar had allegedly claimed her father was the Dahlia killer. Former piano child prodigy Hodel was a physician who served as the Los Angeles County Health Director in the 1940s. In 1940, Hodel married Dorothy Harvey, John Huston's ex-wife. Tamar Hodel was Fauna Hodel 's mother. (I believe he was a conductor for the Portland Philharmonic Orchestra.) Thanks for the kind words. Depravity and lawlessness exuded from the walls of her home, where her father George . He asked her if GHH was her father, and other prurient questions. Cath B: P.S To any who may read this God bless you and your families and the wonderful people who serve us through this crisis ! Hi Kris: Thanks for the kind words. It has been speculated that Fauna was Tamar's daughter from that incestuous relationship. Man Ray took at least two photographs of George and Dorothy Hodel's children in 1945. Ill admit, the expression sets my teeth on edge, as it seems I only ever hear it when some jackass is making a belittling comment to someone, attempting to make the person feel they are other than what is acceptable. Thanks. Now, in the upcoming Feb. 25 episode, Fauna and Jay will journey to Hawaii to find her. I, myself, am not using the term Negro Im quoting its use as told to me by Tamar when she described her father listed on her daughter Faunas 1952 birth certificate as Negro. Throughout my writings, I also use the term Negro on the physical descriptions of suspects as described by witnesses from the 1940s and LAPD officers. The Martin letter made it clear that "GH" was known and protected by law enforcement officers, and that they "let him go." In July 2018, Sandi Nichols of Indianapolis, Indiana, while going through her recently deceased mother's personal effects, discovered a "Dying Declaration Letter" written by her grandfather, W. Glenn Martin, dated October 26, 1949. Dear Uncle steve, please correct the information concerning my name Elizabeth, as I believed what my Mother, Tamar, told me. Fauna's birth father was unknown, and the troubled Tamar gave up Fauna for adoption. SKH Note: Faunas autobiography would not be written until 2008, some five years after the publication of my book, Black Dahlia Avenger and some four years after Tamar wrote and sent me the below account of the facts, to be told in The Tamar Chronicles. That child was Fauna . I Do not know if youre religous but it seems there had to be something outside yourself guiding you to keep digging. Did he remain a mystery? I was speechless listening to the part about your discovery of the receipts for the concrete and fertilizer. [3] She spent her formative years not knowing her name or biological parentage.[4][1]. Fauna Hodel was born in August, 1951. Teresa J: Faison was told that a mixed race baby was being born and the mother was too young to keep it. Surely they made links between the imagery? Much Love, Uncle Steve. Despite their complicated family history, it seems like today, Gentile and Pecoraro have a good relationship with their aunt and uncles. Thank you. After Hodel died in 1999, his son Steve Hodel, a former LAPD homicide detective, started investigating his father as a possible suspect in the Elizabeth Short murder and has written several books on the subject. Steve. My Irish roots are on my maternal grandfathers side. She was the mother of five children; Fauna Hodel, Fauna II (born Deborah Elizabeth . Elizabeth Short - the Black Dahlia - had been gruesomely . The 1949 sexual abuse trial involving George Hodel's daughter Tamar is what garnered the interest of investigators on the Short homicide. Carr, admitting that he had not read all of Steve Hodel's materials, added, "I don't have the time to either prove or disprove Hodel's investigation. Have gone through many and varying reactions through the years. Those two words are rarely part of any good faith communication. Yes, I am aware of the photo and am conviced it was taken by my father, just before daybreak at the scene to immortalize his surreal masterpiece. See link discussing it here. : Fauna Hodels father was an unnamed White Male Italian American in San Francisco who gave Tamar a bunch of alcoholic drinks then raped her when she was 15. Dear Mr. Hodel She even addressed Steve Uncle, Not sure the reference, but it may have been from Deborah aka Fauna II? PLEASE CORRECT. Perhaps Deborah fell by changing her name to Fauna would help her get more love from her mother? She tried many times to win back his love and hopefully her inheritance as well. Maybe I did kill my secretary. Good evening, Mr. Hodel, No, all the immediate family (Beths sisters) have passed away so just extended family now. I am impressed with your ability to respond to each and every person who has left a note for you thats a rarity. Two of Hodel's biggest opponents were none other than his own children. Cheers. Many of my HODEL family members ARE BLACK AND BEAUTIFUL. Again, there's not too much information out there, but at the time. Yet, it very much is. Was Fauna Hodel the child of incest, and the catalyst for a sensational trial that left her well-to-do family scarred by scandal, even as the accused sexual predator walked free? From where her handbag was found (Griffith Park) and Elisabeth Short was found (Leimert Park). They remained in touch with each other as long as I can remember.. her reasons to win his love and hopefully gain financial support as well. To my knowledge, none of the living relatives ever In January 2019, the American TV network TNT simultaneously aired two "companion" productions. It is a bit eerie having been born in 1951 myself near LA and flashbacks of those real times. Never again. But I cant imagine how Id feel to uncover evidence that my parent had had a second career as a notoriously depraved serial killer. Oz/Phil(?) Oh please spare me with the, you people comment. When I did meet my sister I was excited, we were twins. Mr. Hodel, if Fauna past away in 2017 from cancer, how could she write you asking for a correction regarding her middle name in May 2019? [4] Hodel returned to the United States in 1990. In the summer of 1949, the 14-year-old moved into the Franklin Avenue house. Thankyou! Tamar Nais Hodel formerly Anthony Born 24 Mar 1935 in San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States Ancestors Daughter of George Hill Hodel Jr. and Dorothy Grace (Anthony) Barber Sister of Michael Paul Hodel [half], John Dion Hodel [half] and [private brother (1940s - unknown)] [half] [spouse (s) unknown] Mother of Fauna Hodel Fauna did return to the Sowden/Franklin house for an episode on Ghost Adventures, but I believe on false pretext. numerous years have passed why do you think there is such resistance from LAPD when files were found in the DA vault? George Hill Hodel Jr. was born on October 10, 1907, and raised in Los Angeles, California. Tammy: Tamar Hodel. [1] Told she was multiracial, Fauna was raised by Jimmie Lee Greenwade (later Faison)[2] and given the name "Patricia Ann Greenwade". In the early years, I chose to respond to his misrepresentations, with just the facts but then came to realize that no amount of evidence would/could change his mind. I just have one question.if you were able to speak to your father today, what (if anything) would you say to him? This meant that Dr. Hodel could have been both Fauna's father and grandfather. Yes, Im well aware of Mr. Harnischs derogatory comments over the past two decades. Bless you and know that what you are doing is reaching more people than you will ever know. Even then, I tend to leave room for the story to change, if that makes sense. His parents, George Hodel Sr. and Esther Hodel, were of Russian Jewish ancestry. Omg that woman ,Why be offended by something and tell someone off for quoting something someone else in the context of the story has said then go and use that word amongst others themselves their hypocrisy knows no bounds No-one would believe anything bad someone says about you Steve your record speaks for itself , I personally wouldnt put it past that person whos dissed you publicly on their website for 18 + years like LH to pose as a woman S or L on your site to troll you for kicks or attention ( ironic and twisted if true considering GH used to do something similar to people of his former profession as Zodiac ). Do you believe that she wanted you to become a police detective in order to uncover the truth about george ? Hyde that won the battles for his psyche. Thank you. She gave birth to Fauna in 1951 when she was 16 years old, but immediately gave her up for adoption. My story is very similar. She immediately gave her up for adoption. Just seeing things from both sides. Love, your living Neice FaunaEliz , Im sorry that happened to you. Hi Steve, was the Franklin house where the black Dahlias murder supposedly occurred ever tested with luminol or searched for any DNA? Im about to write a book myself on the life and murder of my best friend Christine who was tortured and murdered by 3 so called friends in 2011 in San Bernardino County her body was located buried in a shallow grave, Sherry T: You said that, no, George was not the father, and that that pregnancy was terminated. One question I cant get out of my mind: Did anyone ever determine who may have been screaming during the police recording? Wish you a healthy new year. He was a musical prodigy as a child and performed as a solo pianist in several concerts at Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. She never achieved her goal there at that time. thanks, Yes, Tamars first pregnancy was aborted in 1949 and George Hodel was in Hawaii. I made no review about her book from its publication (2008) until just a few months past, so 11-years of no comment.. She was abused by her father, dragged publicly in the press for daring to speak up at 16, and then. Hodel was a gifted student as a youth and scored an impressive 186 in an . Who knows what evil lurks in Men and what drives them . Tamar claimed she had posed for nude photos for Man Ray when she was just a child. I have recently re-listened to your nieces podcast. Because her father was listed on her birth certificate as an "unknown Negro", Fauna ended up with an African-American family in Reno, Nevada. What were all the factors in his childhood that came together to create such a hatred of women and Humanity?