(LEFT) This photo shows the distance of the upper torso from the lower torso, reportedly in the position investigators found Elizabeth Short's body. Notice the possibility of light casting through the lower torso. The photo to the right gives a more descriptive view of the severing of the body. Additional Images Graphics from Severed: The True Story of the Black Dahlia Murder; Amok Books, Spring 1998, ISBN 1-878923-10-2, $14.95 U.S. Used by permission. BACK | Home | About Site | Beth Short | The Murder | The Investigation | Interviews | Articles | Media | | FAQ | Visitor Comments | Links | PR | Memorials | The Latest | Register | Contact | The Black Dahlia Web Site is © Pamela Hazelton. All Rights Reserved. Last update: June 13, 1999.