Root of Evil: The True Story of the Hodel Family and the Black Dahlia
True crime podcast review — 2026
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"Granddaughters of Dr. George Hodel investigate the evidence that their grandfather was the Black Dahlia killer."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode
Pros & cons
- +High binge factor — listeners consistently come back for more
- +Episodic format — great for both casual listeners and committed fans, start anywhere
- −Only available on Apple Podcasts — not accessible on all podcast apps
About the host
Rasha Pecoraro, Yvette Gentile
Host of Root of Evil: The True Story of the Hodel Family and the Black Dahlia.
About this podcast
Granddaughters of Dr. George Hodel investigate the evidence that their grandfather was the Black Dahlia killer.
Best episode to start with
Browse for a case that interests you
Episodic format — episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order
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Frequently Asked Questions about Root of Evil: The True Story of the Hodel Family and the Black Dahlia
What is Root of Evil: The True Story of the Hodel Family and the Black Dahlia about?
Granddaughters of Dr. George Hodel investigate the evidence that their grandfather was the Black Dahlia killer.
Is Root of Evil: The True Story of the Hodel Family and the Black Dahlia worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good if US true crime interests you". It scores 7/10 on binge factor. Granddaughters of Dr.
Who is Root of Evil: The True Story of the Hodel Family and the Black Dahlia for?
Root of Evil: The True Story of the Hodel Family and the Black Dahlia is ideal for: Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode.
What is the best episode of Root of Evil: The True Story of the Hodel Family and the Black Dahlia to start with?
We recommend starting with Browse for a case that interests you. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
Where can I listen to Root of Evil: The True Story of the Hodel Family and the Black Dahlia?
Root of Evil: The True Story of the Hodel Family and the Black Dahlia is available on Apple Podcasts. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to Root of Evil: The True Story of the Hodel Family and the Black Dahlia?
If you enjoy Root of Evil: The True Story of the Hodel Family and the Black Dahlia, you might also like: Bloodline Detectives, Murder Unscripted, Rotten Mango, Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast. See our full "Podcasts Like Root of Evil: The True Story of the Hodel Family and the Black Dahlia" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Episodic
- Host style
- Solo host
- Style
- Journalistic; measured
- Episode length
- 30-50 min
- Episodes
- Limited series
- Binge factor
- 7/10
- Country
- United States
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