William J. Mann: Black Dahlia
About this episode
William J. Mann discusses his victim-focused book on the Black Dahlia case.
One of the most enduring mysteries in crime history is the horrible murder of Elizabeth Short. The Black Dhalia case has been told over and over again, including by Paul Holes and me on Buried Bones. But author William J. Mann has taken a different angle…and I really like it. He’s written a deeply researched, victim-forward book about Elizabeth: her life, her struggles and her death. But his focus is right where it’s supposed to be: on her. William tells me about his new book, Black Dahlia: Murder, Monsters, and Madness in Midcentury Hollywood. Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4gF2K18 See more information on my books: katewinklerdawson.com Follow me on social: @tenfoldmore (Twitter) / @wickedwordspod (Facebook) / @tenfoldmorewicked (Instagram) 2026 All Rights Reserved See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Host: Kate Winkler Dawson
Guest: William J. Mann
Topics covered
- Black Dahlia
- true crime
- Hollywood
- murder
- victim-focused narrative
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Organizations: Buried Bones, katewinklerdawson.com, Exactly Right, iHeartPodcasts
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