Tag: Los Angeles
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The Ferrari Dino
In the late 1970s, a green Ferrari Dino 246 GTS was stolen and buried by car thieves who failed to sell it for parts. The buried car was later discovered in remarkably good condition. The story highlights the lengths people will go to steal a rare car, the importance of tips in solving mysteries, and…
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The Dog Woman of Watts
In 1961, a strange and bewildering event unfolded in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles. Reports flooded the local police station about a peculiar creature roaming the streets, captivating the community’s attention. Descriptions of the creature portrayed it as a hybrid of a dog and a woman, with a canine body and a human face.
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Susan Cabot – The Wasp Woman
In this two part episode, Thashana tells Olivia about the bizarre murder of actress Susan Cabot in her Encino home in 1986.
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Dorothy Stratten
Thashana talks with Olivia about the 1980 murder of Playboy Playmate Dorothy Stratten.
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Chemosphere
Thashana and Olivia talk about the unusual Chemosphere house in Los Angeles, the murder of Dr. Richard Kuhn that occurred there, and the home’s connection to a classic Brian De Palma film.
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Joe Cole
In December 1991, roadie Joe Cole was murdered when he and roommate Henry Rollins were held up at gunpoint in Venice Beach. His killers were never caught.