Black Dahlia: The FBI Files

Black Dahlia: The FBI Files is a collection of the official declassified Federal Bureau of Investigation files related to the Black Dahlia case. Elizabeth Ann Short, aka “The Black Dahlia” In 1947, a brutally mutilated female corpse was found in Los Angeles. The press nicknamed the victim “The Black Dahlia.” Her killer was never found. The FBI identified the victim as Elizabeth Ann Short (1924-1947), an aspiring actress. This release details the FBI’s assistance to the Los Angeles Police Department, which investigated the murder, between 1947 and 1948. The case was closed in 1989. Black Dahlia: The FBI Files is highly recommended for those interested in reading the official declassified FBI files related to the Black Dahlia case.