According to several sources, Brian DePalma has been tapped now to direct a movie on The Boston Stranger. Read more at horror-movies.ca

LA Times Reporter Larry Harnisch brought to light a latest offering on eBay - converted Barbie Dolls, now supposedly resembling grisly murder victims. In his LA Times post, Cashing In on Murder Victims he questions whether or not the doll violates eBay’s policy, which states you are not allowed to profit from a crime. The doll probably does violate the policy—but it is questionable since it may fall under additional legal policies in regard to singularly produced items.

Associated Content reports CNN’s coverage of the March 2008 murder of Juliana Redding, who was found in her Santa Monica apartment. The case, in some sense, is being compared to that of Beth’s murder. (more…)

According to an article featuring an 1812 Productions play, mention was made about a broadway-rendition based on Hodel’s book. (more…)

Airing on HBO this month, starting 02/25/09

FEB 13, 2009 article about haunted restaurants to dine for Valentine’s Day mentions Monroe and Short. (more…)

From the Montecito Journal comes a review of True Confessions, and a photo of a cottage where Beth supposedly once lived. (more…)

This interesting piece of news… crime writer Nick Stone discovered James Ellroy’s novel, The Black Dahlia, while working at a publishing company. (more…)

In an interview with HeraldNet, author James Ellroy discusses the filming of The Black Dahlia, and talks about the option. (more…)

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