Short was dubbed ‘the Black Dahlia’ because of her striking dark ... and because the 22-year-old would often wear sheer black clothing and had striking black hair. Born on July 29, 1924 ...

the crime became known as the Black Dahlia case (because Short was rumored to prefer black clothing, and the film The Blue Dahlia was popular at the time). Short was naked, her body sliced ...

The case of Short — nicknamed the Black Dahlia — has both horrified and ... and because the 22-year-old would often wear sheer black clothing and had striking black hair.