Root of Evil: The True Story of the Hodel Family and the Black Dahlia
14 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 15.4K ratingsWhen 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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Episodes
Introducing "Down the Hill: The Delphi Murders"
February 05, 2020 11:00 - 2 minutes - 1.13 MBAbby and Libby - two young girls murdered. Investigators are searching for the killer using their biggest clue: a recording of his voice from one of the victims' phones ordering the girls Down the Hill. Almost three years later, it's a mystery that still haunts the small town of Delphi, Indiana...and the police say the killer may walk among them. via Knit
Introducing Gangster House
October 22, 2019 04:00 - 3 minutes - 1.43 MBThe incredible true story of Mike Thevis, family man, and one of the most notorious criminals you've never heard of. Listen to Gangster House for free right now. via Knit
Introducing Somebody Somewhere: The Jungle Murders
June 14, 2019 04:00 - 3 minutes - 1.43 MBIn Season 2, David Payne and Jody Gottlieb take you into a world few people ever experience as they investigate a 2016 mass shooting in a Seattle homeless encampment known as "The Jungle." Three teenage brothers were arrested for the crime, but are they the real killers? Only the Jungle knows.
Introducing Gangster Capitalism: The College Admissions Scandal
May 14, 2019 09:00 - 5 minutes - 1.98 MBFrom 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...
You Only Have One Family
April 03, 2019 07:01 - 46 minutes - 43.9 MBFor 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.
The Troubling Questions
March 27, 2019 07:01 - 43 minutes - 34.6 MBFauna 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.
Supposin' I Did Kill The Black Dahlia
March 20, 2019 07:01 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBSteve Hodel uncovers a pile of evidence connecting his father, George Hodel, to the Black Dahlia murder
Traumatic Reenactment
March 13, 2019 08:01 - 56 minutes - 54.4 MBThe 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.
The Minotaur
March 06, 2019 08:01 - 43 minutes - 45.8 MBSteve 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.
George's Gift
February 27, 2019 08:01 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MBA 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.
A Skilled Surgeon
February 20, 2019 08:01 - 36 minutes - 16.7 MBFormer 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.
Sneak Peek: "You couldn't make this story up."
February 15, 2019 20:29 - 4 minutes - 2.07 MBSteve Hodel, a former LAPD homicide detective, and son of George Hodel - the prime suspect in the Black Dahlia murder, takes us through the gruesome discovery found in Los Angeles on January 15, 1947.
Saved By The Ghetto
February 13, 2019 08:01 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MBFauna 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.
Introducing Root of Evil
January 22, 2019 15:03 - 3 minutes - 1.48 MBWhen 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 ...