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

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

TNT / Cadence13

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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Root of Evil: The True Story of the Hodel Family and the Black Dahlia - Saved By The Ghetto

Saved By The Ghetto

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

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02/13/19 • 46 min

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.

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Root of Evil: The True Story of the Hodel Family and the Black Dahlia - Supposin' I Did Kill The Black Dahlia

Supposin' I Did Kill The Black Dahlia

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03/20/19 • 68 min

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

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

The Minotaur

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03/06/19 • 47 min

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.

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

Traumatic Reenactment

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03/13/19 • 57 min

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.

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Root of Evil: The True Story of the Hodel Family and the Black Dahlia - George's Gift

George's Gift

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02/27/19 • 43 min

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.

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Root of Evil: The True Story of the Hodel Family and the Black Dahlia - A Skilled Surgeon

A Skilled Surgeon

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02/20/19 • 40 min

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.

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Root of Evil: The True Story of the Hodel Family and the Black Dahlia - You Only Have One Family

You Only Have One Family

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04/03/19 • 46 min

For the first time in decades, the Hodels gather together in one room to confront their difficult family secrets. They try to collectively make sense of their story and answer the question of how to move forward, knowing they can never escape their past.

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

The Troubling Questions

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03/27/19 • 41 min

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.

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

Introducing Root of Evil

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

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01/22/19 • 4 min

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.

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Root of Evil: The True Story of the Hodel Family and the Black Dahlia - Introducing Gangster Capitalism: The College Admissions Scandal

Introducing Gangster Capitalism: The College Admissions Scandal

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05/14/19 • 5 min

From the creators of Root of Evil, Gangster Capitalism Season 1 is centered on the 2019 college admissions scandal that is exposing everyone from CEOs to celebrities. Award-winning documentarian, Andrew Jenks uncovers the origins and inner workings of this unprecedented scam, introducing you to the people involved, and exploring the larger debate around higher education in America. The final chapter of this story is still being written, as the federal investigation into these crimes grows and unfolds.

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Root of Evil: The True Story of the Hodel Family and the Black Dahlia currently has 19 episodes available.

What topics does Root of Evil: The True Story of the Hodel Family and the Black Dahlia cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, True Crime and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Root of Evil: The True Story of the Hodel Family and the Black Dahlia?

The episode title 'Saved By The Ghetto' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Root of Evil: The True Story of the Hodel Family and the Black Dahlia?

The average episode length on Root of Evil: The True Story of the Hodel Family and the Black Dahlia is 31 minutes.

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Episodes of Root of Evil: The True Story of the Hodel Family and the Black Dahlia are typically released every 30 days, 19 hours.

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The first episode of Root of Evil: The True Story of the Hodel Family and the Black Dahlia was released on Jan 22, 2019.

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