Bucky investigates the murder even when he is off duty. Bucky and the other officers investigate thousands of leads however, none lead to the capture of the murderer.īucky is eventually taken off the case, but his obsession with the murder victim permeates all aspects of his life, including his marriage. He becomes involved in the conspiracy to hide evidence when he engages in an affair with Madeleine Sprague, a Black Dahlia look alike, in exchange for making certain her name remains out of the investigation. However, all evidence that painted Betty in a questionable light was swept under the rug by the Assistant District Attorney, who wanted to find the killer of the "innocent" Betty in order to further his future political career.īucky remains on the case for months, despite the disappearance of his partner.
Betty, as she was more commonly known, also appeared in a pornographic movie. Elizabeth was a liar who used men for her own ends and was obsessed with becoming a Hollywood star despite her lack of talent. The investigation uncovers many unsavory details about Elizabeth, who was known by many aliases. Bucky instantly wants to be off the case, but in compromise he promises Lee one week on the case. His sister was murdered when he was a child, and Bucky believes Lee’s unwavering focus on the case is a result.
Bucky and Lee are transferred to the case, and Lee becomes obsessed with finding the killer. Also, her mouth has been slashed open from ear to ear. While investigating another crime, Bucky and Lee are among the first officers to respond when the body of Elizabeth Short is found. He also falls in love with Lee’s live-in girlfriend, Kay Lake, a woman Lee met when he arrested and testified against her ex-boyfriend. Bucky learns quickly at the hands of the more experienced Lee. He becomes partners with Lee Blanchard, a well-known and respected officer who is rising quickly in the police department. The novel follows Dwight "Bucky" Bleichert, an officer known more for his prowess in the boxing ring than his ability to uphold the law. It is one of the most famous unsolved cases in American history. Despite a long and public investigation, the murder remains unsolved to this day. Short’s body was found in an abandoned field near the famous Hollywood sign on January 15, 1947. "infobox Book " name The Black Dahlia image author James Ellroy country United States language English genre Crime publisher Mysterious Press release date September 1987 media type Hardback & Paperback pages 336 (hardback edition) isbn 0892962062 (hardback edition) followed by The Big Nowhere James Ellroy’s The Black Dahlia is a fictionalized account of the real life murder of Elizabeth Short.
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