His "investigation" into proving his father killed Bette began with two photos, side by side. Although the photos are obviously not of the same person, Hodel nevertheless claims they are both Bette Short.
His book also makes an assertion the case has never been solved due to a massive coverup on part of the Los Angeles Police Department.
Author Gary Indiana, reporter Larry Harnisch and even CBS News have absolutely shredded Hodel's ludicrous claims. And yet, like Michael Moore, he refuses to face reality.
What motive could he and his sister have in badmouthing their father like they have?
His book also makes an assertion the case has never been solved due to a massive coverup on part of the Los Angeles Police Department.
In the piece that I saw,an official of today's LAPD acknowledged that the department was,in fact,very corrupt during the period in question.Also,they showed other evidence (I think newspaper headlines were involved) demonstrating corruption,including payments of cash in exchange for dropping investigations.
Author Gary Indiana, reporter Larry Harnisch and even CBS News have absolutely shredded Hodel's ludicrous claims. And yet, like Michael Moore, he refuses to face reality.
The father was,in fact,on a list of several suspects that the LAPD had at the time.Evidence was presented that strongly suggested that Hoddell paid off one or more investigators and,after having done so,his name was mysteriously placed on the "back burner".