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Katq8: Yep. Did your mother never say anything ever about that they had divorced? Tamar gives us the true story of how once she was hospitalized, a very kind and loving Black man offered to help meoffered to marry me, but authorities refused. Thank you for sharing her with us here. Id be interested in hearing your thoughts too. Thats all fiction. Again, all about IMAGE. Fauna Hodel never met her grandfather George Hodel in life and was never at the Sowden/Franklin House until long after his death in 1999, and then only to visit the new owners briefly. Yes, the Franklin/Sowden Hodel residence was the actual crime scene. Join Facebook to connect with Dorothy Hodel and others you may know. Those two words are rarely part of any good faith communication. (That pregnancy was aborted in 1949.). Yet another example of the caliber of research one can expect from former Detective III Hodel. Dorothy currently resides at 10201 North Harrington Drv, Corpus Christi, TX 78410-1909. (Also, FYI, you can search any subject by using the SEARCH BOX under my badge on the Squad Room Blog page. Dorothy A. Schmidgall, 96, of Eureka, Ill., passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at Eureka Apostolic Christian Home. To cite one instance, in December 1944 and February 1945, Steve and his brothers were living with their mother at 4555 Glenalbyn Drive in Mount Washington. [146 pages.] Best, Steve. steve. Below is a PDF containing the complete seven pages as included in BDA III Chapter 6, Tamar Nais Hodel. If this is true, it astounds me that he had a close enough relationship with her to name her child. Much Love, Uncle Steve. Best Regards, Steve, https://stevehodel.com/author-books-suggested-reading-order/. In any case, I just wanted to put that out there. The brief accounting I listened to when you appeared on Dr. The blogs go back more than a decade. I imagine it must have been so hard for you, many times throughout your life, to keep up faith in what is good. You have more than enough sense. But the arrangement was temporary. Dorothy Hodel in California. All his life he was fascinated by boxers. Fauna passed away shortly before the DNA results came out? They were married for seven years. Your mothers words and your words are beautiful. Cheers. Hon brjade med krsng redan i tidig lder och i slutet av 1980-talet medverkade hon i snggruppen Just For Fun. [ 3] ZERO. Margo: No, Tamar and George did not have a relationship AFTER the trial going forward. Hodel's son Steven remembered the magic of growing up in the labyrinth-like home:. They separated in August 1933. So many suffer for others wrongdoings. ~ Steve S. Steve ,like other readers I too have wondered about your mother and always been intrigued to have more of an insight into a being that was clearly a very remarkable lady. The name of the school St. Helens Hall never came up in any of my conversations with Tamar, but it is certainly possible. Thank you for sharing it. As we know, sadly those actions resulted in both men and the Department having serious blood on their hands from the murders that followed in the Sixties. All Best, Steve. )for that specific linkage. So, for the past twelve or so years, I have chosen just to ignore his rantings. Definitely, Mother Bear Mode protecting her cubs. Dear Sir, I have immense respect for you. They say that Angels collect every tear you shed in a golden cup, and at the end of your life, they are presented at the throne of God. She also used the Sowden House as a mail drop when she had no fixed address. Together they had four sons. Thank you for the kind words. Steve, a good mother will lie cheat and steal if it means that her actions will ultimately protect her children. Absolutely fascinating story but how is it that you were none the wiser to your exwifes deceptions. . Why didnt George quickly leave Philippine after divorce, Did he molest any of his kids with hortensia. It couldve easily been edited as well. It was not. But, I suspect there was more to the killing than just her being pregnant. They could not allow this to become public so they locked away the DA Secret Hodel Files for fifty-three years, until accidentally discovered by LA Times journalist Steve Lopez, and myself in 2003. I attempt to examine and present many of the triggers for this in my separate books. In front of Sergei Rachmaninoff, a musical legend, he performed at his . 6) prosecution witness held in Hodel hearing. T.J. Burks: There were two Faunas. 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. A photograph of the suspect in the nude with a nude identified colored model was secured from his personal effects. My father was out of the country in Hawaii when Fauna was born. skh. steve. I dont have a photo of Dorothy Anthony. Id just like to say, I hope this finds you and finds you in good health ? Daughter of George Hill Hodel, and Dorothy Grace Anthony Barbe (17 April 1911 - 12 October 1995). Sadly, that cannot change. She felt she was tricked into telling. Expose the lies, as herein. But, no real investigations would occur with a corrupt police force and if the victim were a dead prostitute in a backstreet Manila alley. Would be easy fishing grounds for a man like GHH. You are that spotlight. Bless you and know that what you are doing is reaching more people than you will ever know. And the nonsense about George Hodel being a taxi driver and knowing the city of Los Angeles like the back of his hand, including the neighborhood on South Norton Avenue where Elizabeth Shorts body was found. Good Morning Mr Hodel, George is a monster to an unimaginable degree but the good he gave this earth came in the form of you, your siblings, nieces and nephews. As for the Youtuber I mentioned, she DID mention you in her second video, and that you were the source of her information, so I was glad to see that. If they look at it they will have to conclude as I have shown, that LAPDs two greatest heroes, Chiefs William H. Bill Parker and Chief of Detectives Thad Brown, did in fact, participate in a cover-up by not pursuing their known/identified suspect, Dr. George Hill Hodel. George Eliot once wrote Our dead are never dead to us, until we have forgotten them. his own suspect, a Dr. Walter Baylety who lived a short distance from the vacant lot. God Bless, Jossey: Yes, my mother was John Hustons first wife. Geraldine M or Martha J: Craig: Thanks for the kind words. In The Mesquite New Clue Revealed: A Reader Discovers the Killers Taunting Purloined Letter Clue Lying in Plain Site, A Sharp-Eyed Reader Discovers a Major New Thoughtprint Further Linking George Hodel to the IN THE MESQUITE 1938 Double Murders of Hazel and Nancy Frome. Find Dorothy Hodel's phone number, address, and email on Spokeo, the leading people search directory for contact information and public records. George Hill Hodel Jr. (October 10, 1907 - May 16, 1999) was an American physician and suspect in the murder of Elizabeth Short, a.k.a. This photograph would have been taken shortly after the birth and adoption of her first child, Fauna Hodel, who was born August 1, 1951. Shock, anger, hatred, and now just a terrible feeling of sadness for his undeniable psychopathy and the recognition he was in truth a real life Jekyll and Hyde. The people linked with this address are William Hodel and Reynold W Simpson. Much appreciated. Sincerely, Your email address will not be published. I present this to you humbly, just for the simple reason that I hope you enjoy these words, which I cannot fully claim ownership of. 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. Our father did see Tamar on occasion through the decades when passing through Hawaii enroute to the U.S. Ive fought my whole life for equality of the races in both my thoughts and deeds so before calling this old White guy a racist you might want to take a look in the mirror and examine your own you people thoughts on the matter. See blog on it HERE. YES. Yes, Im familiar with the derogatory comments by Larry Harnisch on his website. Tremendous and factual response Larry. Men like that dont change and remain flat earth believers until the end. There were times when Dorothy Hodel was couldnt afford a residence and she and the children lived at the Sowden House. At that time she and no one else had a clue that I was investigating our father for suspected crimes. Such a tragic life. the din it tries to create, No movement on DNA testing by LAPD. Dorothy Hodel in Virginia. Find Dorothy Hodel's phone number, address, and email on Spokeo, the leading people search directory for contact information and public records. Fauna 2 changed her name from Deborah to Fauna I believe to honor Fauna I and because her mother, Tamar always expressed a fondness for her unknown long ago adopted first child. No, I had nothing to do with the production of the fictional miniseries, I Am The Night. But truly: fact-checking Steve Hodel would be a lifes work. George, Dorothy and their three sons lived from 1945 to 1950 in a bizarre, one-of-a-kind mansion built by Lloyd Wright (son of Frank Lloyd Wright) and modeled on a Mayan temple. The other part of me hates the stronger monster inside him, the evil Mr. The poet that loved Beauty and Nature and encouraged each of her three sons to strive to be of Service, to Sacrifice, to Love. LAPDs refusal to look at it has I think, all to do with IMAGE. numerous years have passed why do you think there is such resistance from LAPD when files were found in the DA vault? Best, Steve, Do you think Dr. Hodel had anything to do with Jean Spanglers disappearance? You honor her memory by telling her story truthfully and with a sons love. By confirming my investigation they would confirm that fact, which they apparently decided is not acceptable. That true version of her life was dramatic enough in and of itself without going along with the storyline of the miniseries. Daughter of Herman and Anna (Gensler) Lenger. Although the Hodel family has many more skeletons than other families, you all are dealing with this by acknowledging, acceptance and healing. What adds to the confusion is the fact that both Tamars and my mother were named Dorothy. Its amazing that a simple dna test on those letters could solve this crime and you cant get the ok! In doing so, he has re-victimizes himself and victims of violence, including Elizabeth Short, and re-traumatizes himself, survivors and victims families. She desperately wanted to be loved. No wonder she cared so much for you. My mother when confronted and questioned by LADA Lt. Frank Jemison about George Hodel knowing both Elizabeth Black Dahlia Short and the second photo of Mady Comfort lied and denied knowing either woman. Thanks for the kind words. The letter your mother wrote for your birthday (above) is one of the most beautifully written and sense-filled expressions of devotion and love that I have read. I applaud you for continuing to fight for justice for all of Georges victims. You are a rare person to rise above a nightmare environment and land grounded. Dole was born Mary Elizabeth Alexander Hanford in Salisbury, North Carolina, to Mary Ella (ne Cathey; 1901-2004) and John Van Hanford (1893-1978).. Dole attended Duke University and graduated with distinction in Political Science, on June 2, 1958.She was a finalist for an Angier B. Duke scholarship, a full-tuition award given to outstanding applicants who . If she had been alone she might have chosen differently about telling the truth. So, in truth it is way beyond a reasonable doubt which is what you need to convict in a jury trial. In January 2004 some nine months after the publication of my first book, Black Dahlia Avenger: A Genius for Murder, (Arcade 2003) Tamar wrote and emailed me the below six-page Overview of the Tamar Chronicles. This was a summary of what she intended to be her autobiography in three parts. Wow! 10: Civil Servant, the guy LH has a clock on his site saying how many years/months/days/hours/mins/secs since the movies rights have been bought for your book (hes that petty and sad), Kate: You wrote you people not in bad faith, but as a result of your misinterpretation. To the Oct. 26, 2021, audience at the Council Bluffs, Iowa, Public Library who attended Duffy Hudsons performance delivering the words of Steve Hodel: You should know that virtually everything you heard was a lie. Do you and Angelica have different mothers? The main thing, of course, is that every bit of Steve Hodels investigation is about Steve. Also, well enter a New World once the severity of this virus crisis abates somewhat, dust will settle differently By the way, I read your book years ago when it came out and now that Im watching the new series and listening to the podcast, I think Im going to pick it up and read it again! See also The Huston Letters chapter in BDA II that documents correspondences between my mother and John during and after the incest arrest. Sabrina G: I started out convinced my father would be incapable of committing such a crime and was sure I would be able to clear him of any suspicion. conquered. Find out about Tamar Hodel's family tree, family history, ancestry, ancestors, genealogy, relationships and affairs! Thank you. Will there ever be closure? Here then are the only known photographs of Ruth Spaulding from her 1934 L.A. High School yearbook. All relationship and family history information shown on FameChain has been compiled from data in the public domain. I appreciate, more than you know, your quest. What a remarkable spirit your mother had! One question I cant get out of my mind: Did anyone ever determine who may have been screaming during the police recording? Perhaps Deborah fell by changing her name to Fauna would help her get more love from her mother? Surely they made links between the imagery? Thanks for the kind words. Again, thanks to you and my many readers for your ongoing confidence and support. MP Pellicer | Author Eerie News Stranger Than Fiction Blog Nevertheless, Id have to dive deep into the sea of evidence youve provided before I could feel more confident. steve. No relation to Anjelica. Cornell B: No, my mother was not Tamars. 2: Lawyer As far as mothers divorce actually it never really came up and I was nine when dad was arrested, but never really knew about the arrest and trial as a young boy of nine. People typically tend to white wash events, even after the death of the actors. I cant begin to imagine the complexity of emotions ranging from love to hate for a man that gave you life. Also, hope to put together a Documentary, miniseries to tell the full story in six or eight episodes. She never stopped loving him and always hoped that love would be reciprocated by him. Marvie R: No, too long a time period. Just seeing things from both sides. Tamar late 1951 or early 1952 (age 16) in Mexico with her mother, Dorothy Barbe (wearing sunglasses left). He has a fine record as a doctor and is a dedicated man. Steve, I am in awe of your candor and strength. Im sorry that she had to endure what must have been very painful things. were there any reports from Surrealists at the time? No, LAPD nor any other LE agency has never done any testing. And while I agree that its indeed shocking, sad and terrible, it seems to me the same sort of situation, where someone who is a bit of a higher intellect or independent thinker is bored or confounded by the redundancy and seeming futility of society around her, and starts down a dark path where others are simply NPCs (non-player characters) in her reality. (1947) (This would have been just nine weeks after he murdered Elizabeth Short.) Tempus fugit! You said that, no, George was not the father, and that that pregnancy was terminated. George Hodel was incapable of love, real love, to her or anyone. She had gone to her father at age 12 and asked him to name her doll for her. I wanted to ask about something you mentioned in a reply above that though your parents divorced in 1945, you didnt learn of it until your investigation 50 or so years later. But boxers were the best specimens he felt, that the race of man had produced. She never wrote her any letters and never had any contact. Suzi F: No, not really. In fact, I truly believe they belong to you, too. Wishing you every blessing of peace this world could ever experience. Best, Steve, Thank you for your ceaseless commitment to the truth, Steve. Thanks for the kind words. Christina: . Steve Hodel earned a robust, throaty FU from Ellroy when he originally floated this nonsense, but Ellroy eventually jumped into the Hodel crowd and has now jumped out, refusing to discuss Steve Hodel or the Black Dahlia. I wonder what she was thinking as the camera shutter captured her image, that moment forever suspended in time. It was all my half-sister Faunas collaboration with TNT people behind my back. In real life my father never met Fauna nor was she ever at the Sowden/Franklin House until long after his death in 1999. skh. Love. But I cant imagine how Id feel to uncover evidence that my parent had had a second career as a notoriously depraved serial killer. 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: Youre missing the whole point, John said. Hodel was also a powerful LA city official clamouring to be part of the upper echelon of. You were appointed, and you answered (and continue to answer) the call. Much appreciated. Find Dorothy Hodel's phone number, address, and email on Spokeo, the leading people search directory for contact information and public records. She was born on November 20, 1925 in Roanoke, Ill., to Silas and Caroline (Huber) Hodel. Next? Lots of social cocktail parties with the rich and famous and others, YES. I just watched Ken Burns wonderful documentary on JAZZ from the 1920s forward. I and my brothers growing up were well aware of her many weaknesses. If nobody is calling you or those you love crackers, then you can see why negro is offensive you disrespectful mutant. THE HUSTON LETTERS- Personal correspondence between famed film director, John Huston and his ex-wife, Dorothy Huston Hodel [the author's mother] covering the years 1948-1957. Cath B: She was a bit of a mystery to all of us at the school. George told her to burn them and she did. Elizabeth Short barely enters the discussion. Im a little confused about a response you gave another poster. That wouldnt make sense except for perhaps Stockholm Syndrome. Everything is revealed in the light of eternity. It's a twisted story involving cover-ups, closed adoptions, and sexual abuse. I hope you get closure. 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