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

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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.

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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 TNT's 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.

Introducing Root of Evil

2019-01-2200:03:5390

Fauna Hodel, a biracial girl living in Sparks, Nevada, finds out the truth about who she really is, where she came from, and her terrifying family history.

Saved By The Ghetto

2019-02-1300:47:12206

Steve Hodel, a former LAPD homicide detective, and son of George Hodel - the prime suspect in the Black Dahlia murder, takes us through the gruesome discovery found in Los Angeles on January 15, 1947.

Sneak Peek: "You couldn't make this story up."

2019-02-1500:04:4349

Former LAPD Homicide Detective, Steve Hodel, explains the identity of the Black Dahlia, the circumstances of her murder in 1947 Los Angeles, and how the LAPD's profile of her killer fit Steve's own father, George Hodel.

A Skilled Surgeon

2019-02-2000:41:20132

A deeper look into the life of George Hodel and his children; his interests, his parties, and the horrifying incident in 1949 that would reshape the Hodel family forever.

George's Gift

2019-02-2700:42:39127

Steve Hodel receives a phone call that pulls him out of retirement to investigate the Black Dahlia, a murder that had been ice cold for more than 50 years. The deeper Steve gets, the more he comes to accept his father was a sadistic killer.

The Minotaur

2019-03-0600:47:42100

The vicious cycle of family trauma continues as George Hodel's daughter, Tamar becomes a mother. Her children tell the heartbreaking story of growing up in a shockingly toxic environment.

Traumatic Reenactment

2019-03-1300:58:5088

Steve Hodel uncovers a pile of evidence connecting his father, George Hodel, to the Black Dahlia murder

Supposin' I Did Kill The Black Dahlia

2019-03-2001:08:4684

Fauna Hodel and her mother, Tamar, both leave their own unique legacies, and their children try to make sense of it all. In doing so, unresolved emotions and crucial questions are raised.

The Troubling Questions

2019-03-2700:43:0654

Downtown New York, early summer, 1982. A man bursts into an East Village storefront apartment and shoots musician Billy Balls. The motive? Unknown. Billy's body? It just disappears. Rebecca, Billy's girlfriend, doesn't know what to do and has no way to say goodbye. Now, thirty-seven years later, iO Tillett Wright helps give Rebecca the opportunity to unravel the mystery.

Introducing "The Ballad of Billy Balls" from Crimetown Presents

2019-03-2800:05:0814

Comments (104)

Brooke Venning

this episode... so sad. I feel so much for Deborah. And I'm angry at Fauna for being so insensitive and selfish. Fauna had an overall good life full of love and then she refuses to even try to understand Deborah's reasoning. I mean, Deborah suffered soul-crushing abuse and emotional neglect... then to have her sister reject her over a damn name? ugh... this family.

Apr 19th

Mike Lipsitz

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Apr 18th

Nina Peace

This was very good. The healing is beautiful. All families have secrets, isn't that the damn truth! Keep working, this is something I needed to listen to... thank you.

Liz Edwards

crazy

Apr 14th

Oh dear 😲

Apr 13th

Sandie Kemp Ward

I would like to hear stories of each child. also about George's wives. Maybe George up bringing. something made him this way.

Apr 11th

Buzzy McNutt

how the hell do you start a trailer with an ad. lol stop this

Pam Kramer lol ty Pam, I know how it played for me.

Apr 12th

Pam Kramer

Buzzy McNutt That is not correct

Shauna Hensley

Prayers and love to you and your family. it's horrible what happened but amazing you came out with the Outlook and determination you have to be better and good people. I hope they do the DNA comparisons one day soon and stop burying it.

Apr 5th

GSPmom

Anyone else disturbed listening to Tamaur laughing on the cassette tape while talking about how her dad taught her to "give head" gave me the creeps

Samantha Jayne

incredible story. what strong survivors who so quickly rewrote their history into a story of survival, love and strength. thank you for sharing.

Apr 4th

Edilia Terriquez

Thank you guys so much for telling your story. This last episode made me have goosebumps several times. 💜 Sending all of you lots of love🙏

Nuage Laboratoire

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Apr 10th

kaari Mitchell

Terrifying, powerful, and beautiful all at the same time. Probably the strongest group of people I have ever heard of. I hope you continue in the light!

Naomi Berman

Such an amazing and touching podcast. honestly nothing else compares.

Apr 3rd

Alicia Campbell Lee

You all sound so young and all of the women sound alike..thanks so much for sharing your extraordinary story with us.....and I pray you all are showered with tons of blessings....your off to a good start with breaking all the curses!!

Monica Boehringer

This was an incredibly dark and difficult story to listen to. The three takeaways from this are: there is such a tremendous amount of courage and love between the surviving family members. Every family has secrets and pain - dealing with it together as a family can make the world of difference. Injustice and abuse happen every day - it sickens me to think about the number of people who looked away and did nothing to help the people involved. This is the history of one family - and one series of events. There are so many other stories that will never be heard.

i saw them all three in Dr. Phil and Im so glad I was able to see them because I wouldnt of known about this podcast. this is a story like I have never heard of. So sad. 😪

Sherria Williams

George Hodel was a sick bastard

Apr 2nd

Nikki Phillippe

thank you for sharing your story with us. very well put together!

Carrie T

Mind blown!

Venice Lockjaw

'I am the Night' series is 90% FICTION, if you want the truth of what really happened, You're not going to find it here. Jay's character never existed. Chris Pine's character is FICTIONAL. Corinna is FICTIONAL. Henchman Sepp, FICTIONAL. The early scene at the California bus stop, with George hodel, FICTIONAL. The Hawaii trip, FICTIONAL. If you're looking for the truth you're not going to find it in the show. It's all fabricated embellishments. that's why I never watch biopics, if you want anything resembling the truth, you're not going to find it here.

Apr 1st

Venice Lockjaw they said they went to Hawaii in the podcast also? I'm not done with the podcast yet nor have I watched I am the night. it's a good podcast so far.

Tony Rios

Venice Lockjaw Yeah if you've listened to the podcast you would know that. This HERE is the real story. The show is based on this story but it is NOT this story. That being said, I enjoyed the show but felt it wasn't necessary. This story has legs and stands on it's own without Hollywood characters and "punch ups" to make it interesting. It already has all of that.