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This file concerns the unsolved 1947 murder of Elizabeth Short in Los Angeles, widely known as the Black Dahlia case. The FBI described the matter as one of local jurisdiction but assisted Los Angeles authorities with leads, military-record checks, Veterans Administration inquiries, and an attempted Social Security records request. January 1947 communications trace a lead involving former Army officer John Shippey, including hospital, disability, family, vehicle, and travel information. The file also contains 1949 newspaper clippings about the later questioning of Leslie Dillon and actor Jeff Connors, also known as Arthur Lane, and reported disputes over Connors' claimed alibi.

Documents span: 1947-1949 | Released in 2 parts
Names in this file: Elizabeth Short, John Shippey, Marie J. Shippey, Leslie Dillon, Jeff Connors, Arthur Lane, Vicki Evans, Grace Allen, Joseph Reed
Subjects: Black Dahlia, Elizabeth Short, unsolved homicide, FBI assistance, suspect leads, newspaper clippings