![Murder victim Elizabeth Short](https://www.onthisday.com/images/people/elizabeth-short.jpg?w=360)
Profession: Murder victim
Nationality: ![United States of America](https://www.onthisday.com/images/flags/united-states.svg)
American
Biography: Was the victim of a grotesque and much-publicized murder in 1947. Known as the "Black Dahlia".
Born: July 29, 1924
Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo
Died: January 15, 1947 (aged 22)
Cause of Death: Murder
Historical Events
- 1947-01-09 Elizabeth "Betty" Short, the Black Dahlia, is last seen alive.
- 1947-01-15 The brutalized corpse of Elizabeth Short ("The Black Dahlia") found in Leimert Park, Los Angeles, California