Unforgotten Casebook — One case. Every angle. One place.Area redeveloped
South Norton Avenue near historical 3831, Los Angeles, California
Short's body was found beside a vacant lot in January 1947. The area was later developed; no connection to present occupants is implied.
The historical setting has changed. No public access to private land or buildings has been verified.
A photograph with verified reuse rights has not yet been added for this place.
Elizabeth Short’s body was found in Los Angeles in January 1947. Newspapers called her the Black Dahlia, and the unsolved killing generated decades of theories and fictional treatments. No later book’s proposed suspect should be treated as an officially established killer.
Books, Films, Reporting & Case Records →Location history is summarized in our own words. Sources remain available for checking the record. Historical addresses do not establish public access.
Odd Stops · historical location reference ↗
Location source review: 2026-09-14. Check the venue for current opening hours and restrictions.
Photographs are credited with their reuse licenses. Images belonging to other publishers are not included without a verified reuse basis.