The Black Dahlia Mystery.

Ever since Hollywood became the capital of motion pictures, youngsters have left their hometowns seeking fame and fortune on the West Coast. Rags to riches stories are few and far between and most people find nothing more than broken dreams. In one case, however, the quest for recognition proved fatal. Elizabeth Ann Short hailed from a small Massachusetts town where her mother introduced her to the movies at a young age. Betty, as she was …

…Black Dahlia Killer have attempted to clarify the ghastly crime. Noir novelist James Ellroy was inspired by the events to write the first volume of his L.A. Quartet, and a number of documentaries and TV movies aired about the subject. Jazz pieces and a video game even focused on the murder, making it one of America's most popular crimes. No matter what additional inquiries reveal, the Black Dahlia murder will always remain a mystery.