A new book emphasizes the life, rather than the death, of Elizabeth Short, whose 1947 murder reflected a nation on edge. By Gary Baum Senior Writer Author William J. Mann’s 2014 true-crime tome, ...

Nearly 80 years have passed since the gruesome murder of Elizabeth Short shocked a nation recovering from war. Since then, the unsolved case has inspired numerous movies, television dramas and books, ...

A pitfall lies in wait for the true-crime author who chooses to explore a grisly murder: Describing the killing in lurid detail may seem sensationalist, even sadistic. Yet in writing his new book, ...

Don Kinzler provides all the tips and tricks for getting in on the latest social media trend of growing big, beautiful dahlias. Dahlias produce flowers in a range of sizes, from tiny pompons to blooms ...

Elizabeth Short’s body was found mutilated and drained of blood on Jan. 15, 1947 Alex Gurley is a contributing writer at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2022. Her work has previously ...

Dahlias, with their mesmerizing blooms, can be easily grown at home with proper planning. Selecting strong tubers, preparing well-draining soil, and providing ample sunlight are crucial first steps.

Nahda Nabiilah is a writer and editor from Indonesia. She has always loved writing and playing games, so one day she decided to combine the two. Most of the time, writing gaming guides is a blast for ...

Nahda Nabiilah is a writer and editor from Indonesia. She has always loved writing and playing games, so one day she decided to combine the two. Most of the time, writing gaming guides is a blast for ...